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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh: Cricket's Forgotten Royal
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh was a prince who loved cricket.
He was very good at it and played one Test match for India.
He scored the most runs for India in that match, but he only played that one Test.
There was a lot of politics in cricket back then, and some people who had money and power got to play even if they weren't as good.
Yadavindra became a king after his father died and did important work for his country.
He helped people who needed homes and worked in diplomacy.
Even though he wasn't remembered much in cricket, he showed he was a great player in his one Test match.
Now, there's a cricket stadium named after him.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh played one Test match for India, scoring 24 and 60 runs.
He was considered one of the finest cricketers of his time but was overshadowed by political maneuvering.
Vizzy, a less talented cricketer, used his wealth and influence to secure the captaincy over Yadavindra.
Yadavindra became the Maharaja of Patiala after his father's death and focused on politics and diplomacy.
He made significant contributions to Indian cricket infrastructure and social causes.
- Who
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, a former Indian cricketer and royal
- What
- A story about his cricket career and political life
- Where
- He played his Test match in Madras and had a significant impact in Patiala
- When
- His Test match was in December 1933, and he died in 1974
- Why
- To highlight his contributions to cricket and his role in Indian politics and diplomacy
Key facts
- Full Name
- Lieutenant-General His Highness Farzand-i-Khas-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Mansur-i-Zaman, Amir ul-Umara, Maharajadhiraja Raj Rajeshwar, 108 Sri Maharaja-i-Rajgan, Maharaja Sir Yadavindra Singh, Mahendra Bahadur, Yadu Vansha Vatans Bhatti Kul Bushan, Maharaja of Patiala, GCIE, GBE
- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1974
- Test Debut
- December 1933
- Test Matches
- 1
- Test Runs
- 84
- Notable Achievement
- Top scorer in both innings of his only Test match
- Legacy
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium named in his honor
Quotes
Abhishek Mukherjee
Cricket historian and author
“He was probably one of the finest cricketers to play for India.”
financialexpress.com
“His life was fascinating.”
financialexpress.com
Yadavindra Singh
Maharaja of Patiala and former Indian cricketer
“Politics is not my cup of tea. Bahut gandh ho gaya hai. Politiciana nu honour naam di cheez hi nahin pata.”
financialexpress.com




