Hanumant Singh
Indian cricketer and Test player
Born
March 29th, 1939
85 years ago
Died
2006
19 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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Debuted in Test cricket in 1961 and played for India until 1963. Equipped with a solid batting technique, contributed significantly in matches against several international teams. Played for teams like Rajasthan and has a notable record in domestic cricket. Post-retirement, remained involved in cricket as a coach and commentator.
Played in 14 Test matches for India
Scored a total of 583 runs in Test cricket
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