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Vijay Rajindernath Edit Profile

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Vijay Rajindernath pronunciation was an Indian cricketer.

Career

Rajindernath was one of the four wicket keepers that India tried out against Pakistan in the 1952-1953 series. Rajindernath did not bat but effected four stumpings, three of which were off Subhash Gupte. He still holds the Test match record for the most stumpings in a complete career without a catch.

He was replaced by Ebrahim Maka for the next Test.

He also played in three "Tests" against a Commonwealth XI in 1950-1951. Rajindernath studied in Government

College, Lahore and took Master of Arts in Hindi from Benares. He worked for Burmah Shell and later with Indo-Nippon batteries in Baroda.

Achievements

  • He played in the Test at Bombay which India won losing only four wickets.