Vinoo Mankad
Indian cricketer and all-rounder
Born
April 12th, 1917
108 years ago
Died
1978
47 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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A prominent cricketer from India, participated in international matches from 1946 to 1959. Excelled as an all-rounder, contributing significantly both with bat and ball. Participated in the first-ever Test match played by India against England. Achieved remarkable success in domestic cricket, especially for the Punjab and Bombay teams. Mankad made significant contributions during India's early years in international cricket, leading to his reputation as one of the finest players of the era.
Scored 231 runs in a single Test match against Australia in 1956
Taken 5 wickets in an innings multiple times
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