Overview
Indravijaysinhji (1915–1981) was an Indian cricketer who played first-class cricket during the pre-independence and early post-independence era. He belonged to the period when princely patronage and regional teams dominated the structure of Indian domestic cricket, particularly in the Western India and Saurashtra circuits.
Key facts
| Name | Indravijaysinhji |
|---|---|
| Born | 1915 |
| Died | 1981 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class |
Background
Indian cricket in the 1930s and 1940s was organised primarily through the Ranji Trophy, which began in 1934–35, and through regional and princely teams. Cricketers of Indravijaysinhji's generation typically progressed through such regional structures, which were closely linked to the patronage of the princely states of Gujarat, Kathiawar and Rajputana.
Career
Indravijaysinhji is recorded as an Indian first-class cricketer active in this domestic system. Detailed match-by-match statistics and team affiliations specific to him are limited in publicly available sources, and only the broad biographical outline (1915–1981) is firmly established.
Significance
While not among the most prominent names in Indian cricket history, Indravijaysinhji forms part of the wider cohort of early Indian first-class cricketers whose participation helped sustain domestic competitions in the formative decades of organised Indian cricket. Such players contributed to the talent base from which India's Test side and the Ranji Trophy ecosystem developed.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- History of cricket in India
- Indian cricket team
- First-class cricket
- Princely states and cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q18331044