Sorabji Hormasji Colah was an Indian cricketer who played in the early years of India's Test history. Born in 1902 and died in 1950, he was among the small group of Parsi cricketers who represented India during its first decade as a Test-playing nation.
Key facts
| Full name | Sorabji Hormasji Maneckji Colah |
|---|---|
| Born | 1902 |
| Died | 1950 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Community | Parsi |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Format | Test cricket, first-class cricket |
Background
Colah belonged to the Parsi community of western India, which had a long and influential association with the development of cricket in the country from the nineteenth century onwards. Parsi clubs in Bombay were among the earliest organised cricketing bodies in India and produced several prominent players in the colonial era.
Cricket career
Colah played at the highest level of Indian cricket in the era when the national side had only recently been admitted to Test status. India played its inaugural Test match in 1932, and Colah was active during this formative phase, appearing in first-class cricket in India and in matches involving the Indian Test side.
Significance
As a member of the early generation of Indian Test cricketers, Colah is part of the historical record of India's transition from regional and communal tournaments such as the Bombay Quadrangular to organised national representation. Players of his cohort laid the groundwork for the later Ranji Trophy era and the steady professionalisation of Indian cricket.
Related topics
- India national cricket team
- History of cricket in India
- Bombay Quadrangular
- Parsi community
- Ranji Trophy
- List of India Test cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3528372