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Pankaj Roy
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- May 31, 1928(98 years old)
About
Pankaj Roy was an Indian cricketer who played as an opening batsman for the India national team. He is remembered for his record opening partnership in Test cricket and captained India in Test matches.
Known for
- India national cricket team (Test opener)
Awards
- Padma Shri
Trivia & fun facts
- He shared a 413-run opening partnership with Vinoo Mankad against New Zealand in 1956, a long-standing Test record.
- His son Pranab Roy and nephew Ambar Roy also played first-class and Test cricket.
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