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M. Suryanarayan

M. Suryanarayan (1930–2010) was an Indian first-class cricketer. He is recorded among Indian cricketers active in the mid-20th century, a period during which domestic cricket in India was organised primarily around the Ranji Trophy and other regional tournaments under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Key facts

Full name M. Suryanarayan
Born 1930
Died 2010
Nationality Indian
Sport Cricket
Level First-class

Background

Suryanarayan was part of the generation of Indian cricketers who played in the decades following India's attainment of Test status in 1932 and the subsequent expansion of the domestic game. Indian cricket in this era was structured around zonal competitions and the Ranji Trophy, the national first-class championship inaugurated in 1934.

Career

He is documented in cricketing records as an Indian first-class player. Specific details of his teams, batting or bowling style, and statistical record are not summarised here in the absence of verified information.

Context of Indian domestic cricket

During Suryanarayan's lifetime, the structure of Indian cricket evolved considerably:

  • The Ranji Trophy remained the premier first-class tournament, with teams representing states and associations.
  • The Duleep Trophy, contested between zonal sides, was introduced in 1961–62.
  • The BCCI consolidated its administrative role over domestic and international cricket from its base in Mumbai.

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