Quick Info
| Profession | Former Indian Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1911 |
| Age | 88 years (died on 05, Aug, 2000) |
| Birthplace | Gopipur, Kapurthala State, Punjab, India |
| Date of Death | 05/08/2000 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nanik Amarnath Bharadwaj |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Randhir High School, Kapurthala |
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| College/University | Aligarh Muslim University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 08/12/1938 |
Family
| Father | Amarnath Bharadwaj |
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| Spouse | Kailash Kumari |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Last Match |
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| Domestic/State Team(s) |
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| Nature on Field | Aggressive | ||
| Coach/Mentor | Roop Lal | ||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium | ||
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive | ||
| Favourite Ball | Inswinger | ||
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Don Bradman |
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| Captain | D. R. Jardine |
| Cricket Ground | Race Course ground in Hyderabad |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lala Amarnath is considered the first Test captain of Independent India and is known as the Godfather of Indian cricket. | |
| 2. His son, Mohinder Amarnath, was named the man of the series in the 1983 World Cup. | |
| 3. Amarnath lived his early years in pre-partition Lahore and was popular in Pakistan as well. | |
| 4. He was brought up by his grandfather in Lahore following the passing of his mother. | |
| 5. Noticed by Frank Tarrant, the cricket coach for the Maharaja of Patiala, Lala gained recognition. | |
| 6. During the 1947-48 Australian tour, he impressed everyone with his batting performance against Australia. | |
| 7. After retiring, Lala served Indian cricket in different roles and became the chairman of India’s selection committee in 1955. | |
| 8. Known for his short temper on the field, he also had a strong and intense commentator personality. | |
| 9. Awarded Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1991. | |
| 10. Honoured with the inaugural CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI in 1994. |
