Benu Dasgupta (1928–2010) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He was associated with domestic cricket in India during the mid-twentieth century, a period in which the Ranji Trophy served as the principal first-class competition organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Full name | Benu Dasgupta |
|---|---|
| Born | 1928 |
| Died | 2010 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class (domestic) |
Background
Dasgupta belonged to the generation of Indian cricketers whose careers unfolded in the decades immediately following Indian independence in 1947. During this era, domestic cricket in India was organised primarily around regional and state associations affiliated to the BCCI, with the Ranji Trophy (instituted in 1934) as the central tournament.
Career
Dasgupta participated in Indian domestic first-class cricket. Detailed match-by-match statistics and team affiliations beyond this general record are not summarised here.
Significance
As one among many first-class cricketers of his time, Dasgupta contributed to the development of domestic cricket in India during a formative phase of the sport in the country. Players of this generation laid the groundwork for the expansion of competitive cricket across Indian states in subsequent decades.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in India
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4890681