MJ Gopalan’s Unique Cricket Legacy: From Olympic Hockey Gold to First Ranji Ball
A retrospective profile highlights Indian sportsman MJ Gopalan, who famously chose a cricket career over competing for Olympic hockey gold alongside Dhyan Chand. Though he played only one Test match, Gopalan holds the distinction of bowling the very first ball in Ranji Trophy history.
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He chose cricket over Olympic hockey gold with Dhyan Chand: MJ Gopalan played just 1 Test and bowled the first Ranji Trophy ball
MJ Gopalan found himself at a crossroads in 1936, forced to choose between the promise of Olympic hockey and a cricket tour. He chose cricket, which meant missing out on the Olympic gold as India's hockey squad achieved greatness. Though his first-class statistics were impressive, Gopalan's international experience was limited to a single Test appearance.
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MJ Gopalan found himself at a crossroads in 1936, forced to choose between the promise of Olympic hockey and a cricket tour. He chose cricket, which meant missing out on the Olympic gold as India's hockey squad achieved greatness. Though his first-class statistics were impressive, Gopalan's international experience was limited to a single Test appearance.
By HIJAM RAJU SINGH
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