Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Nehru and Radhakrishnan Play Cricket for Flood Relief
A long time ago, in 1953, India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Vice President S Radhakrishnan played a special cricket match.
They were on different teams with other important government people.
The match lasted two days, and both teams scored a lot of runs.
In the end, the match was a tie, and they raised almost Rs 1 lakh for people affected by floods.
Recently, in 2024, some government people played another cricket match to raise awareness about a disease called tuberculosis.
It was a fun way to help others!
Jawaharlal Nehru and S Radhakrishnan led their respective teams in a cricket match in 1953.
The match was played to raise funds for flood-affected people and ended in a draw.
Nehru batted in the second innings, wielding the willow after 40 years.
Nearly Rs 1 lakh was raised through the exhibition match.
In 2024, MPs played a friendly cricket match to raise awareness against tuberculosis.
- Who
- Jawaharlal Nehru, S Radhakrishnan, and other parliamentarians
- What
- A cricket match for flood relief
- When
- 1953, with a recent similar event in 2024
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To raise funds for flood-affected people and awareness against tuberculosis
Historical Significance
Modern Relevance
Public Engagement
Historical Significance
The match showcased leaders connecting with citizens through sports, reflecting their commitment to public life beyond politics.
Modern Relevance
The recent 2024 cricket match by MPs highlights the continued use of sports to raise awareness for social causes.
- Teams
- Nehru's XI vs. Radhakrishnan's XI
- Match Duration
- Two-day match
- First Innings Scores
- Nehru's XI: 220/3, Radhakrishnan's XI: 231/6
- Second Innings Scores
- Nehru's XI: 160/3, Radhakrishnan's XI: Not declared
- Match Result
- Draw
- Funds Raised
- Nearly Rs 1 lakh for flood relief
- Notable Participants
- Nehru, Radhakrishnan, A K Gopalan, Rajendra Prasad
- Recent Similar Event
- 2024 TB Awareness Cricket Match
