Rusi Sheriyar Modi (1924–1996) was an Indian cricketer who represented India in Test cricket during the 1940s. A right-handed batsman, he was regarded as one of the leading Indian batsmen of his era, particularly known for his performances in domestic first-class cricket.
| Full name | Rusi Sheriyar Modi |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 1996 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| International team | India |
| Format | Test cricket |
Modi belonged to the Parsi community of Bombay (now Mumbai), which contributed many prominent figures to the early development of cricket in India. He came up through the strong Bombay cricketing tradition, which served as the principal nursery for Indian Test cricketers in the pre- and post-independence period.
Modi played Test cricket for India in the years immediately following the Second World War. He was part of the Indian batting line-up during a formative period for the national side, which had begun playing Test cricket in 1932 and was establishing itself on the international circuit after independence in 1947.
In domestic cricket, he appeared in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class competition, representing Bombay. The Bombay side of the 1940s was among the dominant teams in Indian domestic cricket, and Modi was a regular contributor to its batting.
Modi is remembered as a notable figure in Indian cricket history of the 1940s, an era that included contemporaries such as Vijay Merchant, Vijay Hazare, Vinoo Mankad and Polly Umrigar. His career bridged the late colonial and early post-independence phases of Indian Test cricket.