Ghanshyamsinhji Daulatsinhji Jhala

Ghanshyamsinhji of Limbdi
India (IND)
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
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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]

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