| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 November 1920 Karjat, Maharashtra, British Raj |
| Died | 3 September 2021 (aged 100) Ambarnath, Maharashtra, India |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Role | Wicket-keeper |
Source: Cricinfo, 19 November 2020 | |
Raghunath Chandorkar (21 November 1920 – 3 September 2021)[1][2] was an Indian cricketer who played in seven first-class matches between 1943 and 1951.[3] He celebrated his 100th birthday in November 2020,[4] becoming India's oldest living first-class cricketer.[5] From the death of Alan Burgess in January 2021 until his own death Chandorkar was the world's oldest living first-class cricketer.[6][7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Former Ranji Trophy player Raghunath Chandorkar passes away at the age of 101". marathi. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ↑ "Raghunath Ramachandra Chandorkar, India's oldest first-class cricketer, passes away at 100". Mid-day. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ↑ "Raghunath Chandorkar". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ↑ "Raghunath Chandorkar, India's oldest living first-class cricketer, turns 100". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ↑ "Raghunath Chandorkar, India's oldest living first-class cricketer, turns 100". Sport Star. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ↑ "Alan Burgess, New Zealand first-class cricketer and World War II veteran, dies aged 100". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ "New Zealand's oldest first-class cricketer Alan Burgess dies in Rangiora". Stuff. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
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| Preceded by Alan Burgess |
Oldest Living First-Class Cricketer 6 January 2021 – 3 September 2021 |
Succeeded by Alexander McAllister |
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