Premangsu Chatterjee (1927–2011) was an Indian first-class cricketer who played in the domestic circuit during the mid-twentieth century. He is associated with Bengal cricket and was active in the era when the Ranji Trophy was the principal stage for Indian domestic cricketers.
Key facts
| Full name | Premangsu Chatterjee |
|---|---|
| Born | 1927 |
| Died | 2011 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class (domestic) |
| Region | Bengal, India |
Background
Chatterjee belonged to the generation of Indian cricketers whose careers spanned the years immediately following Indian independence in 1947, a period during which domestic competitions such as the Ranji Trophy expanded steadily and provided the principal pathway for cricketers seeking national recognition.
Career
Chatterjee featured in Indian first-class cricket, contributing to the regional cricketing structure that fed into India's national selection pool. Cricketers of his cohort typically represented their state or zonal sides in the Ranji Trophy and the Duleep Trophy, and several also turned out for institutional teams associated with banks, railways and other public sector employers that supported the game during this period.
Significance
As a long-serving domestic cricketer, Chatterjee is part of the broader history of Bengal's contribution to Indian cricket, a tradition that has produced numerous national players and administrators. His career, beginning in the post-independence decades, reflects the consolidation of organised first-class cricket in eastern India.
Related topics
- Bengal cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Cricket Association of Bengal
- History of cricket in India
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q7240217