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

World Turtle Day 2026: Why Protecting Turtles Matters for Biodiversity and Ecosystems

On May 23rd, Every year world observes the World Turtle Day and it brings the…

25 minutes ago

East Bengal Win Indian Super League Title for First Time, Ending 22-Year Wait

The East Bengal have finally ended one of the Indian Football's lonest title after they…

17 hours ago

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Passes Away at 41, Racing World Pays Tribute

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch passed away at the age of the 41. He was one…

17 hours ago

Cheetahs Roar Back in India After 70 Years, Mission Hits Major Milestone

India's ambitious restoration mission Project Cheetah is showing the strong momentum as the India's cheetah…

17 hours ago

Delhi’s Vaman Van Initiative: Key Details of the New Ecological Education Project

Delhi Forest Department set to develop the 'Vaman Van' which is an interactive biodiversity zone…

17 hours ago

India Postpones Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit Amid Ebola Health Emergency in Africa

India has postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit which was schedule to be held in…

18 hours ago