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Ranjit Sinhji (10 September 1872 - 2 April 1929) often known as Ranji, was the ruler of the Indian princely state of Nawanagar from 1907 to 1933 as Maharaja Jam Saheb, is known as the father of Indian Cricket.
Ranjit Sinhji (10 September 1872 - 2 April 1929) often known as Ranji, was the ruler of the Indian princely state of Nawanagar from 1907 to 1933 as Maharaja Jam Saheb, is known as the father of Indian Cricket.
Maharaja Ranjit Sinhji is referred to as the Father of Indian Cricket because of his early exploits in the history of the game involving the British, as also for his steadfast patronage of the game of cricket in our country. Maharaja Ranjit Sinhji was a noted test cricket player who played for the English Cricket Team. He also played first-class cricket for Cambridge University and County Cricket for Sussex.