On This Day, October 31: Colonel Cottari “CK” Nayudu, India’s first Test captain, was known for his remarkable batting skills and slow-medium bowling. An upright batter with a powerful drive, he made a significant impact on Indian cricket despite playing only seven Tests due to his age of 36 at the time of India’s inaugural match. Nayudu’s finest moment came during his last innings at The Oval in 1936.
Remembering C.K. Nayudu on his 129th birth anniversary, The iconic figure who shaped Indian cricket…
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Despite suffering a painful blow to the solar plexus from Gubby Allen, he bravely scored 81 runs, helping India avoid an innings defeat. His illustrious first-class cricket career spanned six decades, from 1916 to 1963, when he played at the age of 68. Nayudu passed away in Indore in 1967, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer in Indian cricket.
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