Narain Swamy (1924–1983) was an Indian first-class cricketer active in the mid-twentieth century. He is recorded among the cohort of cricketers who represented sides in the domestic competitions organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the era when the Ranji Trophy was the principal first-class tournament in the country.
Key facts
| Full name | Narain Swamy |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 1983 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class |
Background
Indian first-class cricket in the period of Swamy's lifetime was structured around the Ranji Trophy, established in 1934, along with zonal competitions and invitational matches. Players of his generation typically represented state or regional associations affiliated to the BCCI, and many combined cricketing careers with employment in public-sector institutions, the railways, banks, or the armed forces, which fielded their own competitive sides.
Career
Swamy is documented as an Indian cricket player who featured in the domestic game during his playing years. Specific records of his teams, batting or bowling style, and statistical performances are not detailed in widely available secondary references catalogued under his name.
Significance
Cricketers of Swamy's era contributed to the consolidation of the domestic first-class structure in independent India, which in turn supplied the talent base for the national side as Indian cricket grew in prominence through the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- History of cricket in India
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3528430