Bharat Shah
Bharat Shah (1945–2016) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He was active in Indian domestic cricket during the post-independence era of the Ranji Trophy and other domestic competitions organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Full name | Bharat Shah |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 |
| Died | 2016 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class (domestic) cricket in India |
Background
Indian domestic cricket in the 1960s and 1970s, the period in which players of Shah's generation were typically active, was structured around the Ranji Trophy (zonal league and knockout format), the Duleep Trophy (introduced in 1961–62 between the five zones), and the Irani Cup (first played in 1959–60). Players represented state associations affiliated to the BCCI.
Career
Shah is recorded among Indian cricketers of his generation in cricket databases. Specific statistical and team-level details of his career are not summarised here in the absence of confirmed records.
Significance
Shah is part of the cohort of mid-twentieth-century Indian first-class cricketers whose careers contributed to the development of the domestic competition structure that subsequently produced many India national team players.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Duleep Trophy
- Irani Cup
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q4901155