Dattaram Hindlekar facts for kids
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Dattaram Dharmaji Kanaji Hindlekar
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| Born | 1 January 1909 Bombay (now Mumbai), Bombay Presidency, British India |
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| Died | 30 March 1949 (aged 40) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
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| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper-batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Vijay Manjrekar (nephew) Sanjay Manjrekar (great-nephew) |
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| Test debut (cap 22) | 27 June 1936 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 17 August 1946 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1934–1946 | Bombay | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 23 March 2019
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Dattaram Dharmaji Hindlekar (born January 1, 1909 – died March 30, 1949) was a talented Indian cricketer. He was known for his skills as a wicket-keeper, which means he caught balls behind the batsman. He also played as a right-handed batsman. Hindlekar represented India in Test cricket, which is the longest and highest form of the game.
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Playing Cricket for India
Hindlekar was India's main wicket-keeper when the team toured England in 1936 and 1946. He was a right-handed batsman. People noticed how he wore his cap at a "bewildered angle" and stood with his toes pointing out.
Early Challenges in England
In 1936, Hindlekar opened the batting in the First Test match at Lord's. However, he had to stop playing because he injured his finger and had blurry vision. This injury meant he missed the next Test. His absence led to the famous opening partnership between two other great players, Vijay Merchant and Mushtaq Ali.
Unexpected Tour and Saving a Match
Hindlekar was an unexpected choice for the 1946 tour to England. Injuries also limited his playing time during this tour. In a Test match played in Manchester, he came in as the very last batsman. He batted for 13 minutes with Ranga Sohoni to help save the match for India, which means the game ended in a draw instead of a loss.
About Dattaram Hindlekar's Life
Dattaram Hindlekar was born into a Marathi family in Bombay (now Mumbai). His father was a farmer from Ratnagiri in Maharashtra.
Work and Family Life
Hindlekar worked for the Bombay Port Trust, earning a salary of 80 rupees a month. He didn't earn much money. He couldn't even afford to buy his own pair of wicket-keeping gloves. So, he often borrowed gloves from another cricketer named Khershed Meherhomji. Hindlekar was related to other famous cricketers: he was the uncle of Vijay Manjrekar and the great-uncle of Sanjay Manjrekar.
Later Life and Support Efforts
Sadly, Hindlekar passed away at the age of 40. He left behind his wife and their seven children. After his death, the BCCI and the Bombay Cricket Association asked people to donate money to help his family. However, not many people responded. The Bombay Port Trust then organized an event that raised a little over 7,000 rupees to support his family. Many important Indian cricketers of that time attended the event.
