| Name(s) |
KUMAR SHRI
RANJITSINHJI |
| Date of
Birth |
September 10, 1872
– Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. |
| Date of
Death |
April 02, 1933
– Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. |
|
Identity |
Indian prince and
Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar and a Cricketer. |
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Other Events &
Developments |
- He was also popularly known by his short name 'Ranji'
and nick name 'Smith'.
- He was an Indian cricketer who played for the English
cricket team.
- He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of
all time.
- The first-class cricket tournament in India, the
Ranji Trophy, was named in his honour and
inaugurated in 1935 by the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of
Patiala.
- He was also the Chancellor of the Indian Chamber of
Princes; and represented India at the League of Nations.
- His nephew Duleepsinhji achieved similar fame as a
cricket batsman.
- He was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year
for his performances in 1896.
- When the First World War began in August 1914,
Ranjitsinhji declared that the resources of his state were
available to Britain, including a house that he owned at
Staines which was converted into a hospital.
- In November 1914, Ranjitsinhji died of heart failure on
2 April 1933 after a short illness. He was cremated and his
ashes were scattered over the River Ganges.
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