Gopal Bose (1947–2018) was an Indian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Bengal and represented India at the international level in a One Day International. A right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler, Bose was associated with Bengal cricket for much of his playing career and remained involved with the game in coaching and administrative roles after retirement.
| Full name | Gopal Bose |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 |
| Died | 2018 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman; right-arm off-spin |
| Domestic team | Bengal |
| International format | One Day International (India) |
Born in 1947, Bose came up through cricket in West Bengal during a period when the Ranji Trophy was the principal proving ground for aspiring Indian cricketers. He developed as a top-order batsman who could also contribute with off-spin, a combination that made him a useful all-round option in the longer format.
Bose played first-class cricket for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. He was a regular fixture in the state side and featured in matches in the Eastern Zone of the domestic circuit, also turning out in zonal competitions such as the Duleep Trophy.
Bose's international appearance for India came in a One Day International. He did not play Test cricket for India, and his ODI involvement remained brief, in line with the limited number of one-day fixtures India played in the 1970s.
Following his playing career, Bose continued to be associated with cricket in Bengal as a coach and mentor to younger players, working within the framework of the Cricket Association of Bengal.
Bose belongs to the generation of Bengal cricketers who sustained the state's first-class presence in the decades before Indian cricket's broader commercial expansion. His progression from the Ranji Trophy to representing India, however briefly, places him among the relatively small group of Bengal-based cricketers to have earned international selection during that era.