Overview
Wasuderao Sane (1914–1991) was an Indian cricketer. He is recorded among Indian first-class cricketers of the mid-twentieth century, a period during which domestic cricket in India was structured around regional and zonal teams competing in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy.
Key facts
| Name | Wasuderao Sane |
|---|---|
| Born | 1914 |
| Died | 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Sane belonged to a generation of Indian cricketers whose careers spanned the late colonial and early post-Independence era. Indian domestic cricket during this time was anchored by the Ranji Trophy, which had been inaugurated in 1934, and by other regional competitions organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Career context
Cricketers of Sane's era typically came up through local club and provincial cricket before representing a state or regional side in first-class competition. Detailed match-by-match records for many players from this period are held in archives maintained by the BCCI and historical cricket statisticians.
Significance
Sane is one of the many Indian cricketers from the pre- and early post-Independence period whose careers contributed to the development of organised first-class cricket in India. His inclusion in catalogues of Indian cricketers reflects participation at a recognised competitive level during his lifetime.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- History of cricket in India
- List of Indian first-class cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q40079258