Chatrapalsinhji

Chatrapalsinhji

Chatrapalsinhji

Indian cricketer (1936–2009)


Rajkumar Shri Chatrapalsinhji, later known as R.K. Chatrapalsinh Jadeja (4 November 1936 – 29 April 2009), a member of the Jamnagar royal family, played first-class cricket in India from 1957 to 1971.

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Education and cricket career

Chatrapalsinhji was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot,[citation needed] and Delhi University, where he opened the batting for the university team in the Rohinton Baria Trophy from 1955-56 to 1957-58.[1] He made his first-class debut for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy in 1957-58. In his second match he scored 69 in the second innings, taking part in an opening partnership of 114 when Delhi successfully chased 136 for victory.[2]

He returned to play for his home team Saurashtra in 1958-59, scoring 246 runs in four matches at an average of 30.75.[3] He made his highest score of 98 against Gujarat in 1962-63, a drawn match in which two other members of the Jamnagar royal family, Indrajitsinhji and Shatrusalyasinhji, were also successful for Saurashtra.[4]

From 1967-68 to 1969-70 he played for Bihar. In 1968-69 he was chosen to represent East Zone in his only appearance in the Duleep Trophy. In a low-scoring match he was East Zone's top scorer, with 42 and 10, in a loss to South Zone.[5] He played one final match, for Gujarat, in 1971-72.

Career with Air India

Chatrapalsinhji's work as an officer with Air India took him around India and the Gulf States.[6] He was the instigator of the 1989 Nehru Cup international cricket tournament.[7]


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