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==Early career== ==Early career==
An opening bowler, Rajinder Pal made his first-class debut in 1954–55 for ] at the age of 17. While he was studying at ] he played for ] in first-class matches against the ] in 1955–56 and the ], as well as playing for Delhi University in the inter-university competition, the ]. When Delhi University won the trophy in 1959–60 he took eight wickets in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/137/137856.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> An opening bowler, Rajinder Pal made his first-class debut in 1954–55 for ] at the age of 17.<ref>{{cite web |title=Delhi v Services 1954-55 |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/21/21363.html |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref> While he was studying at ] he played for ] in first-class matches against the ] in 1955–56 and the ], as well as playing for Delhi University in the inter-university competition, the ]. When Delhi University won the trophy in 1959–60 he took eight wickets in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/137/137856.html|title=Delhi University v Bombay University 1959-60|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=10 May 2018}}</ref>


He took 8 for 54 and 4 for 125 for Delhi against ] in the ] in 1959–60, and captained Delhi in 1960–61 and 1961–62. In his first match as captain he took 6 for 3 and 3 for 17 against ], bowling unchanged throughout the match as Jammu and Kashmir were dismissed for 23 and 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/24/24479.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> He took 8 for 54 and 4 for 125 for Delhi against ] in the ] in 1959–60, and captained Delhi in 1960–61 and 1961–62.<ref>{{cite web |title=Delhi v Railways 1959-60 |url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1950S/1959-60/IND_LOCAL/RANJI/NORTH/DELHI_I-RLYS_RJI-N_18-20FEB1960.html |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref> In his first match as captain he took 6 for 3 and 3 for 17 against ], bowling unchanged while Jammu and Kashmir were dismissed for 23 and 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/24/24479.html|title=Jammu and Kashmir v Delhi 1960-61|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref>


In 1961–62 he was selected to play for the Indian Board President's XI against the ] and took four wickets, including that of ], bowled for 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/25/25217.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> He also played in the corresponding match when the MCC toured in 1963–64, and despite taking only one wicket, he was selected to play in the Second Test shortly afterwards. In 1961–62 Pal was selected to play for the Indian Board President's XI against the ] and took four wickets, including that of ], bowled for 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/25/25217.html|title=Indian Board President's XI v MCC 1961-62|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> He also played in the corresponding match when England toured in 1963–64, and despite taking only one wicket, he was selected to play in the Second Test shortly afterwards.<ref>'']'' 1965, pp. 807–12.</ref>


==Test match in 1963–64== ==Test match in 1963–64==
The 1963–64 series was played on exceedingly slow pitches, and all five Tests were drawn. In his report in '']'', ] described the pitches as "so slow and true that a competent craftsman could bat successfully with a broom handle ... the matches were doomed to be drawn almost from the outset".<ref>E.M. Wellings, "M.C.C. Team in India, 1963–64", ''Wisden'' 1965, p. 800.</ref> ] wrote that India "included one fast bowler in her side more out of convention than for any tactical purpose".<ref name=IW>Ian Wooldridge, "Indian Summer for England", ''Australian Cricket'', December 1968, p. 45.</ref> In the First Test that bowler was ], who took one wicket. The 1963–64 series was played on exceedingly slow pitches, and all five Tests were drawn. In his report in '']'', ] described the pitches as "so slow and true that a competent craftsman could bat successfully with a broom handle ... the matches were doomed to be drawn almost from the outset".<ref>E.M. Wellings, "M.C.C. Team in India, 1963–64", ''Wisden'' 1965, p. 800.</ref> ] wrote that India "included one fast bowler in her side more out of convention than for any tactical purpose".<ref name=IW>Ian Wooldridge, "Indian Summer for England", ''Australian Cricket'', December 1968, p. 45.</ref> In the First Test that bowler was ], who took one wicket.


Rajinder Pal took Ranjane's place in the Second Test and bowled 13 overs in the match for 22 runs and no wicket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-1963-64-61794/india-vs-england-2nd-test-62940/full-scorecard|title=2nd Test, Mumbai (BS), Jan 21 - 26 1964, England tour of India|website=Cricinfo|access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref> Wooldridge was dismissive of his performance, comparing his pace, somewhat hyperbolically, with that of the Australian spinner ], and saying that, when his deliveries bounced, "the batsman was almost striking a stationary ball".<ref name=IW/> ] replaced Rajinder Pal for the next two Tests, and for the Fifth Test India played no pace bowler at all.<ref>''Wisden'' 1965, pp. 809–17.</ref> Rajinder Pal took Ranjane's place in the Second Test and bowled 13 overs in the match for 22 runs and no wicket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-1963-64-61794/india-vs-england-2nd-test-62940/full-scorecard|title=2nd Test, Mumbai (BS), Jan 21 – 26 1964, England tour of India|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref> Wooldridge was dismissive of his performance, comparing his pace, somewhat hyperbolically, with that of the Australian spinner ], and saying that, when his deliveries bounced, "the batsman was almost striking a stationary ball".<ref name=IW/> ] replaced Rajinder Pal for the next two Tests, and for the Fifth Test India played no pace bowler at all.<ref>''Wisden'' 1965, pp. 809–17.</ref>


==Later career== ==Later career==
Rajinder Pal continued to play in the Ranji Trophy for Delhi until the 1965–66 season, when he played for ], who he captained in 1966–67. He played for ] as the new team's inaugural captain in 1968–69, then under ] in 1969–70. He returned to Delhi in 1971–72, and finished his career with ] in 1972–73 and 1973–74. Rajinder Pal continued to play in the Ranji Trophy for Delhi until the 1965–66 season, when he played for ], who he captained in 1966–67. He played for ] as the new team's inaugural captain in 1968–69, then under ] in 1969–70. He returned to Delhi in 1971–72, and finished his career with ] in 1972–73 and 1973–74.


His career record of 337 wickets at an average of 21.89 disguises a tendency to excel against weaker teams but struggle in stronger competition. In 12 Ranji Trophy matches against Jammu and Kashmir he took 60 wickets at 9.53,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/1/1222/f_Bowling_by_Opponent.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> but for ] in the ] he took 16 wickets at 41.87 in 10 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/1/1222/f_Bowling_by_Team.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> His career record of 337 wickets at an average of 21.89 disguises a tendency to excel against weaker teams but struggle in stronger competition. In 12 Ranji Trophy matches against Jammu and Kashmir he took 60 wickets at 9.53,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/1/1222/f_Bowling_by_Opponent.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> but for ] in the ] he took 16 wickets at 41.87 in 10 matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/1/1222/f_Bowling_by_Team.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref>


His brother Ravinder Pal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/40/40654/40654.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> played a few matches for Delhi in the 1960s. They opened the bowling together against Jammu and Kashmir in the only match they played together in 1964–65, then in 1965–66 they opened the bowling for opposing sides when Delhi played Southern Punjab, taking 15 wickets between them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/27/27912.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> His brother Ravinder Pal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/40/40654/40654.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref> played a few matches for Delhi in the 1960s. They opened the bowling together against Jammu and Kashmir in the only match they played together in 1964–65, then in 1965–66 they opened the bowling for opposing sides when Delhi played Southern Punjab, taking 15 wickets between them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/27/27912.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=10 May 2018}}</ref>


He became a coach, running the Rajinder Pal Cricket Academy in New Delhi. ] spent a week learning from him before touring England for the first time in 1979.<ref>], ''A History of Indian Cricket'', Andre Deutsch, London, 1990, p. 303.</ref> He became a coach, running the Rajinder Pal Cricket Academy in New Delhi. ] spent a week learning from him before touring England for the first time in 1979.<ref>], ''A History of Indian Cricket'', Andre Deutsch, London, 1990, p. 303.</ref>

Latest revision as of 01:43, 5 October 2023

Indian cricketer (1937–2018)

Rajinder Pal
Personal information
Born(1937-11-18)18 November 1937
Delhi, British India
Died9 May 2018(2018-05-09) (aged 80)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 107)21 January 1964 v England
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class
Matches 1 98
Runs scored 6 1046
Batting average 6.00 11.12
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 3 45
Balls bowled 78 14826
Wickets 0 337
Bowling average  – 21.89
5 wickets in innings  – 23
10 wickets in match  – 2
Best bowling  – 8/27
Catches/stumpings 0/- 49/-
Source: Cricinfo

Rajinder Pal pronunciation (18 November 1937 – 9 May 2018) was an Indian cricketer who played in one Test in 1964. He played first-class cricket in India from 1954 to 1973.

Early career

An opening bowler, Rajinder Pal made his first-class debut in 1954–55 for Delhi at the age of 17. While he was studying at Delhi University he played for Indian Universities in first-class matches against the New Zealanders in 1955–56 and the Australians in 1959–60, as well as playing for Delhi University in the inter-university competition, the Rohinton Baria Trophy. When Delhi University won the trophy in 1959–60 he took eight wickets in the final.

He took 8 for 54 and 4 for 125 for Delhi against Railways in the Ranji Trophy in 1959–60, and captained Delhi in 1960–61 and 1961–62. In his first match as captain he took 6 for 3 and 3 for 17 against Jammu and Kashmir, bowling unchanged while Jammu and Kashmir were dismissed for 23 and 28.

In 1961–62 Pal was selected to play for the Indian Board President's XI against the MCC and took four wickets, including that of Ted Dexter, bowled for 3. He also played in the corresponding match when England toured in 1963–64, and despite taking only one wicket, he was selected to play in the Second Test shortly afterwards.

Test match in 1963–64

The 1963–64 series was played on exceedingly slow pitches, and all five Tests were drawn. In his report in Wisden, E.M. Wellings described the pitches as "so slow and true that a competent craftsman could bat successfully with a broom handle ... the matches were doomed to be drawn almost from the outset". Ian Wooldridge wrote that India "included one fast bowler in her side more out of convention than for any tactical purpose". In the First Test that bowler was Vasant Ranjane, who took one wicket.

Rajinder Pal took Ranjane's place in the Second Test and bowled 13 overs in the match for 22 runs and no wicket. Wooldridge was dismissive of his performance, comparing his pace, somewhat hyperbolically, with that of the Australian spinner Johnny Martin, and saying that, when his deliveries bounced, "the batsman was almost striking a stationary ball". Ramakant Desai replaced Rajinder Pal for the next two Tests, and for the Fifth Test India played no pace bowler at all.

Later career

Rajinder Pal continued to play in the Ranji Trophy for Delhi until the 1965–66 season, when he played for Southern Punjab, who he captained in 1966–67. He played for Punjab as the new team's inaugural captain in 1968–69, then under Malhotra Chamanlal in 1969–70. He returned to Delhi in 1971–72, and finished his career with Haryana in 1972–73 and 1973–74.

His career record of 337 wickets at an average of 21.89 disguises a tendency to excel against weaker teams but struggle in stronger competition. In 12 Ranji Trophy matches against Jammu and Kashmir he took 60 wickets at 9.53, but for North Zone in the Duleep Trophy he took 16 wickets at 41.87 in 10 matches.

His brother Ravinder Pal played a few matches for Delhi in the 1960s. They opened the bowling together against Jammu and Kashmir in the only match they played together in 1964–65, then in 1965–66 they opened the bowling for opposing sides when Delhi played Southern Punjab, taking 15 wickets between them.

He became a coach, running the Rajinder Pal Cricket Academy in New Delhi. Kapil Dev spent a week learning from him before touring England for the first time in 1979.

When the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a pension scheme for former Test players in 2004, Rajinder Pal said he would donate his for "the development of future Uttaranchal cricketers".

Death

Rajinder Pal died on 9 May 2018 at his residence in Dehradun. M. P. Pandove, who was a teammate of Rajinder Pal during his playing days, was among those who condoled on his death.

References

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  2. "Former Test cricketer Rajinder Pal passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
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  4. "Delhi University v Bombay University 1959-60". CricketArchive. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
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  7. "Indian Board President's XI v MCC 1961-62". CricketArchive. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  8. Wisden 1965, pp. 807–12.
  9. E.M. Wellings, "M.C.C. Team in India, 1963–64", Wisden 1965, p. 800.
  10. ^ Ian Wooldridge, "Indian Summer for England", Australian Cricket, December 1968, p. 45.
  11. "2nd Test, Mumbai (BS), Jan 21 – 26 1964, England tour of India". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
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  17. Mihir Bose, A History of Indian Cricket, Andre Deutsch, London, 1990, p. 303.
  18. "Kapil Dev donates his pension to orphanage" Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 11 July 2013
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  20. "MP Pandove condoles death of Rajinder Pal". Retrieved 23 May 2018.

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