Pankaj Roy

Indian cricketer and opening batsman

Pankaj Roy - Indian cricketer and opening batsman
Born

May 31st, 1928
96 years ago

Died

2001
24 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

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An Indian cricketer, played as an opening batsman. His career spanned from 1948 to 1963, during which he represented India in Test cricket. Featured prominently in the Indian national team, played crucial roles in various matches in the late 1940s and 1950s. Achieved a record partnership during a Test match against New Zealand in 1956, setting a milestone for the longest opening stand at that time.

Set a record opening partnership of 413 runs with Vinoo Mankad against New Zealand in 1956

Played 43 Test matches for India

Accumulated over 2,000 runs in Test cricket

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