Robert Osborne-Smith (1908–1972) was a cricketer associated with Indian cricket during the first half of the twentieth century. He is recorded among cricketers from the pre-independence and early post-independence era of the Indian game.
Key facts
| Full name | Robert Osborne-Smith |
|---|---|
| Born | 1908 |
| Died | 1972 |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Cohort | Indian cricketers |
Background
Osborne-Smith's playing career falls within the period when Indian cricket was developing its domestic structure under tournaments such as the Bombay Pentangular and, from 1934 onwards, the Ranji Trophy. Cricketers of European and Anglo-Indian background featured prominently in Indian first-class cricket during this period, particularly in teams associated with the Europeans community and the Presidency cricket of Bombay, Madras and Calcutta.
Significance
Osborne-Smith is documented in cricket records as one of the players from the early twentieth-century Indian cricket scene. His inclusion in cricket databases reflects the broader documentation of first-class cricketers active in India before and around the time the Ranji Trophy was established as the country's premier domestic competition.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Bombay Pentangular
- History of Cricket in India
- Europeans cricket team in India
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q7348170