Jamshed Madan (1915–1986) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He is recorded among Indian cricketers active during the pre-independence and early post-independence period of domestic cricket in India.
Key facts
| Full name | Jamshed Madan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1915 |
| Died | 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class cricket |
Background
Madan belonged to a generation of Indian cricketers whose careers were shaped by the structures of domestic cricket established in the 1930s and 1940s, including the Ranji Trophy, which was inaugurated in 1934. The era witnessed the consolidation of regional cricket associations under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), founded in 1928, and the gradual emergence of India as a Test-playing nation following its admission to the International Cricket Conference in 1926 and its first Test match in 1932.
Career
Madan participated in first-class cricket in India during his playing years. As with many domestic cricketers of his time, his appearances were associated with regional and zonal teams that competed in the Ranji Trophy and other tournaments organised under the BCCI.
Significance
Madan is part of the broader historical record of Indian first-class cricketers documented in cricket databases and reference works. Such records preserve the lineage of domestic players whose careers contributed to the development of the sport in India during a formative period.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- History of cricket in India
- First-class cricket
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16011613