| Names |
CHUNI GOSWAMI (Birth
name: Subimal Goswami) |
| Date of
Birth |
January 15, 1938 |
| Identity |
Indian
international footballer and first class cricketer |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- 1946 to 1954: He joined the
Mohun Bagan Junior Team in 1946 at the age of 8 years. He
was a part of the Junior squad up to 1954 and then graduated
to the Mohun Bagan senior team.
- 1956: He made his
international debut for India during the team's 1-0 victory
over the Chinese Olympic team.
- 1962: He captained India to
the Asian Games Gold Medal.
- 1964: He captained India to
a Silver in the 1964 Asia Cup in Tel Aviv and in the Merdeka
Cup.
- 1972 to 1973: In his
cricket career, he played 46 first class matches, scoring
1592 runs and taking 47 wickets.
- He received the following awards:
- 1962: Best Striker of
Asia Award.
- 1963: Arjuna award.
- 1983: Padma Shri award.
- 2005: Mohun Bagan
Ratna.
|
| Special
Achievements / Events |
- He was born in Kishoreganj District of undivided Bengal
(now in Bangladesh).
- As a striker, he played 50 international matches
representing India.
- As a first class cricketer, he played Ranji Trophy for
Bengal.
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