Vijay Laxman Manjrekar (1931–1983) was an Indian cricketer who represented India in international cricket. A right-handed batsman, he was regarded as one of the most accomplished Indian batsmen of his generation, particularly noted for his technique against fast bowling on difficult pitches.
| Full name | Vijay Laxman Manjrekar |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931 |
| Died | 1983 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| National side | India |
Background
Manjrekar emerged as a leading batsman in Indian domestic cricket during the 1950s and went on to play Test cricket for India. He played his cricket in an era when Indian batsmen frequently faced strong pace attacks from England, the West Indies and Australia, and his solid defensive technique earned him a reputation as a dependable middle-order batsman.
Career
Manjrekar represented India in Test matches over an extended period spanning the 1950s and 1960s. In domestic cricket, he turned out for several teams in the Ranji Trophy. His career was marked by performances against touring international sides as well as on India's overseas tours.
Significance
Vijay Manjrekar is remembered as a senior figure in Indian cricket of the post-independence decades, contributing to the development of batsmanship in the national side during a formative period of Indian Test cricket. His son, Sanjay Manjrekar, also played Test cricket for India and later became a cricket commentator.
Related topics
- India national cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Sanjay Manjrekar
- List of India Test cricketers
- History of cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3527836