Ebrahim Maka (1922–1994) was an Indian first-class cricketer who represented India in Test cricket during the early 1950s. A wicketkeeper, he was part of the generation of Indian cricketers who featured in the country's home international fixtures in the seasons following independence.
Key facts
| Full name | Ebrahim Maka |
|---|---|
| Born | 1922 |
| Died | 1994 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Wicketkeeper |
| Format | Test cricket, first-class cricket |
| National side | India |
Background
Maka belonged to the cohort of Indian cricketers active in the domestic circuit during the 1940s and 1950s, a formative period for organised cricket in India following the establishment of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the development of the Ranji Trophy as the premier domestic competition.
Career
As a wicketkeeper, Maka was associated with Indian first-class cricket and earned international selection for India. His Test appearances came in an era when India's wicketkeeping options were rotated among several specialists, with players such as Probir Sen and Madhav Mantri also featuring during the same period.
Significance
Although his international career was brief, Maka is recorded among the early post-independence Test cricketers of India. Players from this generation contributed to the consolidation of Indian cricket at a time when the national side was establishing itself in the international arena, with regular tours and home series against England, the West Indies, Pakistan and other Test-playing nations.
Related topics
- India national cricket team
- List of India Test cricketers
- Ranji Trophy
- Wicket-keeper
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3527912