Mehli Irani was an Indian first-class cricketer. He is recorded among cricketers who appeared in the domestic circuit in India, with his career documented through standard cricket references.
Key facts
| Name | Mehli Irani |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class |
Background
Indian first-class cricket has historically been organised through tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy and the Irani Cup, with regional and institutional teams fielding players from across the country. Cricketers from the Parsi community, including those bearing the Irani surname, have a long association with the sport in India, dating back to the earliest days of organised cricket in Bombay (now Mumbai) in the nineteenth century.
Career
Mehli Irani is listed in cricket records as a participant at the first-class level in India. Specific match-by-match statistics, team affiliations and the period of his playing career are best consulted in dedicated cricket statistical archives.
Significance
Domestic first-class players such as Irani form the foundational layer of Indian cricket, contributing to state and zonal teams that feed into national selection. Their presence in the historical record reflects the depth of participation in Indian cricket beyond those who represented the country internationally.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Cricket in India
- Parsi community in cricket
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
- Bombay cricket team
References
- Wikidata entry: Q48568967