Ghanshyamsinhji of Limbdi India (IND) |
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Batting style | Right-handed batsman | |
Bowling type | ||
First-class record | ||
Matches | 19 | |
Runs scored | 505 | |
Batting average | 17.41 | |
100s/50s | 0/1 | |
Top score | 57 | |
Balls bowled | - | |
Wickets | - | |
Bowling average | - | |
5 wickets in innings | - | |
10 wickets in match | - | |
Best Bowling | ||
Catches/Stumpings | 11/0 | |
First class debut: -, 1933 Last first class game: -, 1943 Source: [3] [1] |
Kumar Shri Ghanshyamsinhji Daulatsinhji Jhala of Limbdi (October 23, 1902 - November 10, 1964) was an Indian first class cricketer. He was a cousin of English Test batsman Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji and brother-in-law of Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji, the Jethwa ruler of Princely State of Porbandar.[1][2]
Kumar Shri Ghanshyamshinhji Daulatsinhji Jhalla Limbdi learnt his cricket at The Leys in Cambridge. He played a few games in India but missed history when he failed to make the playing eleven during India's Test debut. A back injury contributed to his absence.He led Western India to a Ranji Trophy victory, at the age of 40.[3]He lived in Gujarat and played his cricket for Western India. Due to his royal connections he was vice-captain of India's tour of England in 1932.
He was second child of ruler of Princely State of Limbdi Col. HH Thakur Sahib Shri Sir Daulatsinhji Jashwantsinhji (1907-1940). Being a prince of royal family of Princely State of Limbdi, he was also known by K.S. Limbdi ( Kumar Shri Limbdi ).[2]