Prakash Nayudu (1937–1997) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He belonged to the generation of domestic cricketers who represented Indian teams in the post-independence period of the Ranji Trophy era.
Key facts
| Full name | Prakash Nayudu |
|---|---|
| Born | 1937 |
| Died | 1997 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Indian domestic cricket in the period during which Nayudu was active was organised principally around the Ranji Trophy, the national first-class championship instituted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 1934. The competition was structured on a zonal basis, with teams representing states and associations competing for the trophy.
Career
Nayudu played first-class cricket in India during the mid-twentieth century. Detailed match-by-match records of his appearances are maintained in standard Indian cricket statistical archives.
Significance
As with many cricketers of his era, Nayudu's career formed part of the broader development of organised first-class cricket in India in the decades following independence, a period that saw the steady expansion of the Ranji Trophy and the strengthening of state cricket associations across the country.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- First-class cricket in India
- History of cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q21191103