Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji II
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Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji II 🇮🇳

રણજીતસિંહજી વિભાજી જાડેજા (Known as "Ranji")
["cricketer", "Maharaja of Nawanagar", "batsman"]
Born Sep 10, 1872 🇮🇳 Sadodar, Gujarat, India
Passed Away Apr 02, 1933 Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Lifespan 60 years old
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"He brought a new art and poetry to the game of cricket."

Archival Overview

Indian ruler, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, and pioneering cricketer who played for England, inventor of the leg glance stroke; namesake of the Ranji Trophy.

Biographical Record

Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji II (1872–1933), known universally as Ranji, was an Indian prince and one of the most innovative, graceful batsmen in cricket history. Playing for Sussex and the English national team, Ranji introduced supple wristwork to Victorian cricket, inventing the 'leg glance' stroke.

He scored 24,692 first-class runs with 72 centuries. Later ascending the throne as Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, he represented India at the League of Nations. Following his death, the Board of Control for Cricket in India created the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class championship, in his eternal honor.

Key Life Milestones

July 18, 1896

Century on Test Debut for England

Scored 154 not out against Australia at Old Trafford, becoming the first player to score a century on Test debut for England.

July 15, 1934

Inauguration of the Ranji Trophy

The national first-class championship of India was inaugurated and named the Ranji Trophy in his immortal honor.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Royal Cenotaphs of Nawanagar (Chhatris)
Jamnagar, India
GPS: 22.4707, 70.0577
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