Danthala Venkata Meher Baba (1950–2008) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He represented teams in the domestic circuit of Indian cricket during the latter half of the twentieth century.
Key facts
| Full name | Danthala Venkata Meher Baba |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 |
| Died | 2008 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class cricket (domestic) |
Background
Meher Baba was active in Indian domestic cricket, the principal organised structure for the sport in India under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Domestic cricket in his era was anchored by tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, the inter-zonal Duleep Trophy, and various invitational and zonal competitions.
Career
He played first-class cricket in India during a period when the format provided the principal pathway to higher honours and was contested largely between state associations affiliated to the BCCI. Detailed match-by-match figures and team affiliations beyond this general context are not summarised here.
Significance
As a first-class cricketer, Meher Baba was part of the broad pool of players who sustained the structure of Indian domestic cricket in the decades following independence, contributing to the state-level competition that supported the national game.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- First-class cricket in India
- List of Indian cricketers
- Duleep Trophy
References
- Wikidata entity: Q16018052