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Vinoo Mankad

Indian cricketer (1917-1978) · India · On the map · Athletes · Died at 61

Mulvantrai Himmatlal "Vinoo" Mankad was a former Captain of Indian cricket team and appeared in 44 Test matches for India between 1946 and 1959.

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Career 8

ClubYears
Mumbai cricket team1951-1956
Bengal cricket team1948-1949
India1946-1959
Gujarat cricket team1944-1951
Maharashtra cricket team1943-1944
Saurashtra cricket team1936-1942
Hindus cricket team1936-1946
Western India cricket team1935-1936

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year1947
Padma Bhushan

About this person

He was best known for his world record setting opening partnership of 413 runs with Pankaj Roy in 1956, a record that stood for 52 years, and for running out a batsman "backing up" at the non-striker's end. Mankading in cricket is named after him. In June 2021, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Country
India
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1978 · aged 61