C. K. Bhaskaran (1941–2020) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He represented teams in the domestic cricket circuit of India during the 1960s, a period that pre-dated the formation of many of the limited-overs tournaments that later expanded the Indian cricket calendar.
Key facts
| Full name | C. K. Bhaskaran |
|---|---|
| Born | 1941 |
| Died | 2020 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class (domestic) |
Background
Bhaskaran was part of the generation of Indian domestic cricketers who played in the decades following India's elevation as a Test-playing nation. Domestic cricket in his era was organised primarily around the Ranji Trophy, the inter-zonal Duleep Trophy (introduced in 1961–62), and the Irani Trophy (introduced in 1959–60), all administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Career context
First-class cricket in India during this period was typically structured on a state and zonal basis, with players representing their home associations in the Ranji Trophy and earning selection to zonal sides for the Duleep Trophy. Players in this circuit formed the talent pool from which Test selections were drawn.
Significance
As a domestic-level cricketer of the 1960s era, Bhaskaran is among the many Indian first-class players whose careers contributed to the development of regional cricket in India before the sport's commercial expansion in later decades.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Duleep Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- First-class cricket in India
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q24809980