Name:

Duleepsinhji, Kumar S

Date of Birth:

13 Jun 1905

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Nawanagar State

Date Died:

05 Dec 1959

Career:

Test: 1929 - 1931

Teams:

Sussex (Regional)
England (Country)

1929: Hammond dominates South Africa before rain spoils (Edgbaston)

Duleepshinji: Nephew of Ranji averaged 58 in Tests

Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji was a legendary Indian-born cricketer who played for England in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Renowned for his elegant and aggressive batting style, he scored 1,156 runs in 12 Test matches at an impressive average of 58.00, including four centuries.

A prolific run-scorer for Sussex in county cricket, Duleepsinhji combined grace with power, captivating audiences with his strokeplay. On May 7, 1930, he smashed a record 333 runs in five and a half hours playing for Sussex against Northants in 1930 in a knock that included 33 boundaries and a six.

As the nephew of the great Ranjitsinhji, he carried forward a proud cricketing legacy.

His lasting impact on the sport is commemorated by India’s premier domestic competition, the Duleep Trophy, named in his honour, reflecting his role in bridging cricket traditions between England and India.