Syed Mushtaq Ali facts for kids
Mushtaq Ali in 1936
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Syed Mushtaq Ali
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| Born | 17 December 1914 Indore, Indore State, British India |
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| Died | 18 June 2005 (aged 90) Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-Rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 19) | 5 January 1934 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 6 February 1952 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1934–1944 | Muslims | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1934–1940 | Central India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1937 | Rajputana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1939 | Central Provinces and Berar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1941 | Gujarat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1941 | Maharashtra | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1941–1955 | Holkar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1941 | United Provinces | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1955 | Madhya Bharat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1956–1957 | Uttar Pradesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1957–1958 | Madhya Pradesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 May 2020
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Syed Mushtaq Ali was a famous Indian cricketer. He was born on December 17, 1914, and passed away on June 18, 2005. Mushtaq Ali was a right-handed opening batsman, which means he was one of the first players to bat for his team. He made history by being the first Indian to score a century (100 runs) in a Test match played outside India. This happened in 1936 against England at a place called Old Trafford.
Besides batting, he also bowled slow left-arm spin. He was known for his elegant batting style. He received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995. This is the highest honor given by the BCCI to a former player.
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Cricket Journey
Mushtaq Ali's cricket talent was noticed early. A famous cricketer named C. K. Nayudu saw him play in Indore when Mushtaq Ali was just 13 years old. Nayudu helped him improve his skills.
Mushtaq Ali won a special award from Wisden, which is like a famous cricket book. During a tour in 1936, he scored four centuries in first-class matches. He played very little international cricket because of World War II. In total, he played in 11 Test matches.
First Test Match
He played his first Test match against England in Calcutta from January 5 to 8, 1934. His last Test match was also against England in Madras from February 6 to 10, 1952. He was 38 years old at that time.
Playing for Different Teams
Mushtaq Ali studied in Indore and at Aligarh Muslim University. He played for many different teams and clubs across India. This was when cricket was still growing in the country. Between 1930 and 1964, he played for teams like Holkar, Central India, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
He was a key player for the Holkar team in the Ranji Trophy, which is a big national championship. He played alongside other great cricketers like C. K. Nayudu.
Honors and Legacy
Mushtaq Ali was given the Padma Shri award in 1964. This is a high civilian award in India. He also became a life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club in England because of his great contributions to the game.
He wrote a book about his life in cricket called Cricket Delightful in 1967. Mushtaq Ali passed away peacefully in his sleep in 2005, at the age of 90.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Today, an important Indian domestic Twenty20 cricket tournament is named after him: the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This tournament started in the 2008–09 season. It is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and features teams from the Ranji Trophy.
Mushtaq Ali's family also continued his cricket legacy. His son, Gulrez Ali, and his grandson, Abbas Ali, both played first-class cricket.
