Shah Nyalchand (1915–1997) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He is recorded among the cricketers who appeared in domestic cricket in India during the mid-twentieth century.
Key Facts
| Full name | Shah Nyalchand |
|---|---|
| Born | 1915 |
| Died | 1997 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Nyalchand was active in Indian cricket during a period when the domestic game was organised primarily around the Ranji Trophy, the national first-class championship that had been instituted in 1934. Cricketers of his generation typically represented regional and princely-state sides in inter-zonal competition before the wider professionalisation of the Indian game.
Significance
His inclusion in records of Indian cricketers reflects the broader history of the sport in India in the decades surrounding Independence, when domestic competition expanded and produced many players who contributed to the development of regional cricket associations.
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References
- Wikidata: Q7461334