Jayasinghrao Maloji Rao Ghorpade (1930–1978) was an Indian first-class cricketer who represented India in Test matches during the 1950s. A right-handed middle-order batsman and occasional leg-break bowler, he played for Baroda in domestic cricket and was associated with the princely Ghorpade family.
| Full name | Jayasinghrao Maloji Rao Ghorpade |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930 |
| Died | 1978 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Right-handed batsman; leg-break bowler |
| Domestic team | Baroda |
| International career | Test cricket for India, 1950s |
Ghorpade belonged to the Ghorpade family, a Maratha lineage historically associated with princely estates in the Deccan. He took up cricket in the post-independence era, when several players from former princely backgrounds continued to feature prominently in the Indian first-class game.
In domestic cricket, Ghorpade represented Baroda in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class competition. He was selected for the Indian Test side during the 1950s, a period in which India played series against established cricketing nations including England, the West Indies, Australia, Pakistan and New Zealand. He featured in tours and home series during this decade as a middle-order batsman who could also contribute with leg-spin.
Ghorpade is remembered as one of the cricketers from Baroda who represented India in the early decades after independence, contributing to the consolidation of Indian Test cricket in the 1950s. His career reflects the transition of Indian cricket from a game closely linked with princely patronage to a more institutionalised national sport.