Madhusudan Rege (1924–2013) was an Indian first-class cricketer who played in the 1940s. He was associated with cricket in the Bombay region during the late colonial and early post-independence period, an era when domestic cricket in India was structured around the Ranji Trophy and regional associations.
Key Facts
| Full name | Madhusudan Rege |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 2013 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class |
Background
Rege belonged to a generation of Indian cricketers whose careers spanned the transition from British India to the Republic of India. During this period, the Ranji Trophy, instituted in 1934, served as the principal first-class competition, and Bombay was among the strongest cricketing centres in the country, producing a steady stream of players for domestic and Test selection.
Career
Rege participated in first-class cricket in India during the 1940s. The decade saw the resumption and expansion of domestic competition after the disruptions of the Second World War, and culminated in India's emergence as an independent Test-playing nation.
Significance
As one of the cricketers active in Indian domestic cricket in the immediate pre- and post-independence years, Rege is part of the broader historical record of the sport's development in India during a formative period.
Related Topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Bombay cricket team
- History of cricket in India
- First-class cricket in India
- Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3567859