Rusi Jeejeebhoy was an Indian first-class cricketer. He is recorded in cricketing references as a wicketkeeper-batsman who played in domestic cricket in India.
Key facts
| Name | Rusi Jeejeebhoy |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class cricket (domestic) |
Background
Jeejeebhoy belonged to the Parsi community, members of which have a long association with the early development and continued participation in Indian cricket. He featured in Indian domestic cricket competitions during his playing years.
Career
He appeared in first-class matches in India. As is typical of domestic cricketers of his era, his career was contested in tournaments organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which include the Ranji Trophy and other zonal and representative fixtures.
Significance
Jeejeebhoy is among the cricketers from the Parsi community who contributed to the domestic game in India. The Parsi community produced some of the earliest organised cricket clubs in the subcontinent and several first-class players over the twentieth century.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Parsi community in cricket
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
- Wicket-keeper
References
- Wikidata entity: Q23682392