Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji (1935–2018) was an Indian first-class cricketer who played in the post-independence era. He belonged to the cohort of Indian princely-state cricketers who continued to feature in domestic competition during the 1950s and 1960s.
Key facts
| Full name | Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji |
|---|---|
| Born | 1935 |
| Died | 2018 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class |
Background
Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji's name follows the patronymic naming convention common in the princely families of Gujarat and Saurashtra, where the father's given name is used as a second component. Cricketers from these families played a notable role in shaping early and mid-twentieth century Indian cricket, both as patrons and as players.
Cricket career
He appeared in Indian domestic cricket as a first-class player. Indian first-class cricket during his active years was organised primarily around the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy (instituted in 1961), and various zonal and invitational fixtures conducted under the auspices of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Significance
Players such as Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji form part of the broader record of Indian first-class cricket, contributing to the depth of competitive play at the regional level during a period when the domestic game was the principal pathway to representative honours.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Cricket in India
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
- Saurashtra cricket team
References
- Wikidata entity: Q6751147