Overview
Edward Jeffares (1917–1994) was an Indian first-class cricketer active in the mid-twentieth century. He is recorded among the cohort of cricketers who played the first-class game in India during the era of the Ranji Trophy and other regional tournaments organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Full name | Edward Jeffares |
|---|---|
| Born | 1917 |
| Died | 1994 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class |
Background
Jeffares belonged to a generation of cricketers who appeared in Indian first-class cricket during the late colonial and early post-independence period. This was a formative phase for the domestic game, with the Ranji Trophy, established in 1934, serving as the principal national competition, alongside zonal and presidency-level fixtures that provided opportunities for players from various communities across the subcontinent.
Career
Records list Jeffares among Indian cricketers of his time. Detailed match-by-match statistics and team affiliations have not been comprehensively catalogued in widely accessible secondary sources, and only the basic biographical span (1917–1994) is securely documented.
Significance
Although not a household name, Jeffares forms part of the broader historical record of Indian first-class cricket in the 1930s–1950s, an era that produced the foundations of India's Test cricket tradition and saw the consolidation of domestic competitions that continue today.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- History of Cricket in India
- List of Indian First-class Cricketers
References
- Wikidata: Q5343746