Categories: Obituaries

India’s oldest first class cricketer Vasant Raiji passes away

India’s oldest First Class cricketer Vasant Raiji passed away at the age of 100. He was a right-handed batsman and played nine First-Class games in the 1940s and scored 277 runs. He made his first appearance for Bombay in 1941 under Vijay Merchant, against Western Provinces, at Nagpur. The cricketer-historian was also a founding member of Jolly Cricket Club in Mumbai. He also took the lead in setting up Cricket Club of India CCI’s Legends Club during the tenure of Raj Singh Dungarpur as president.

Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020

Find More Obituaries News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

INS Aridhaman Nuclear Submarine Joins Indian Navy Fleet

India has taken another strong step in boosting its defense power with the silent commissioning…

7 mins ago

BoB Launches AI-based ‘bob SAMVAD’ Platform in Mumbai to Enhance Multilingual Communication at Bank Branches

Banking services in India are taking a big step forward with the use of new…

55 mins ago

INS Sunayna Reaches Male, Boosting Maritime Cooperation Between India and Maldives

India has taken another important step in strengthening its ties with neighboring countries. The Indian…

2 hours ago

PM Mudra Yojana Marks 11 Years of Supporting Small and Micro Entrepreneurs

India is celebrating 11 successful years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a major…

3 hours ago

Gurgaon Tops the List of India’s Most Polluted Cities in March 2026

Air pollution continues to be a serious problem in India, and a new report has…

4 hours ago

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis unveils “My Village, Healthy Village” Initiative on World Health Day

On the occasion of World Health Day, the Maharashtra government started a new rural healthcare…

4 hours ago