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Cricket · Bowler · Maharashtra

Vijay Merchant

Vijay Singh Madhavji Merchant , (born Vijay Madhavji Thackersey; 12 October 1911 – 27 October 1987) was an Indian cricketer. A right-hand batsman and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, Merchant played first-class cricket for Bombay cricket team as well as 10 Test matches for India between 1929 and 1951. 64 is the second highest first-class average in history, behind only that of Don Bradman.

Profile details

Born
12 Oct 1911
Birthplace
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Plays
Right-hand
Position
Bowler
Sport
Cricket
Discipline
Team
Category
Men
Status
Active

District, height, weight, coach, academy, national ranking and international ranking are not yet recorded for this athlete.

Honours & Awards

  • ▸Wisden Cricketer of the Year

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About

Vijay Singh Madhavji Merchant , (born Vijay Madhavji Thackersey; 12 October 1911 – 27 October 1987) was an Indian cricketer. A right-hand batsman and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, Merchant played first-class cricket for Bombay cricket team as well as 10 Test matches for India between 1929 and 1951. 64 is the second highest first-class average in history, behind only that of Don Bradman.

Biography adapted from Vijay Merchant on Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Teams

India national cricket teamMumbai cricket team