C. D. Gopinath
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Coimbatarao Doraikannu "C.D." Gopinath (born March 1, 1930, Madras ) is a former Indian
Test cricket
er.He graduated from the prestigious Madras Christian College
.
'Gopi' was a stylish right-handed batsman strong on the off side and a good outfielder.
He scored 50* and 42 on his Test debut against the English cricket team
in 1951/2, batting at No.8 in both innings. He contributed a quick 35 in the final Test of that series when India recorded its first Test victory. He toured England in 1952 and completely failed with the bat. At home he played Tests against Pakistan
in 1952/53 and Australia
in 1959/60, and toured Pakistan
in 1954/55. He was chosen in the team to West Indies in 1952/53 but turned down the invitation.
Gopinath captained Madras
and South Zone in domestic cricket. In the 1970s, he served as a national selector under Vijay Merchant
and later as the chairman and managed the 1979 tour to England. He averaged more than 50 in Ranji Trophy
with a highest score of 234.
Indian cricket team
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Test cricket
Test cricket
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er.He graduated from the prestigious Madras Christian College
Madras Christian College
The Madras Christian College, commonly known as MCC, is a liberal arts and sciences college in Madras , India. Founded in 1837, MCC is one of Asia's oldest extant colleges. Currently, the college is affiliated to the University of Madras, but functions as an autonomous institution from its campus...
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'Gopi' was a stylish right-handed batsman strong on the off side and a good outfielder.
He scored 50* and 42 on his Test debut against the English cricket team
English cricket team
The England and Wales cricket team is a cricket team which represents England and Wales. Until 1992 it also represented Scotland. Since 1 January 1997 it has been governed by the England and Wales Cricket Board , having been previously governed by Marylebone Cricket Club from 1903 until the end...
in 1951/2, batting at No.8 in both innings. He contributed a quick 35 in the final Test of that series when India recorded its first Test victory. He toured England in 1952 and completely failed with the bat. At home he played Tests against Pakistan
Pakistani cricket team
The Pakistan cricket team is the national cricket team of Pakistan. Pakistan, represented by the Pakistan Cricket Board , is a full member of the International Cricket Council, and thus participates in , and cricket matches....
in 1952/53 and Australia
Australian cricket team
The Australian cricket team is the national cricket team of Australia. It is the joint oldest team in Test cricket, having played in the first Test match in 1877...
in 1959/60, and toured Pakistan
Pakistan
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in 1954/55. He was chosen in the team to West Indies in 1952/53 but turned down the invitation.
Gopinath captained Madras
Tamil Nadu cricket team
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Team ; , competes in the Super League of the Ranji Trophy, the top cricketing competition in India. The team finished as runners-up behind Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy in the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons establishing themselves as one of the strongest teams in the country...
and South Zone in domestic cricket. In the 1970s, he served as a national selector under Vijay Merchant
Vijay Merchant
Vijaysingh Madhavji Merchant , real name Vijay Madhavji Thakersey was an Indian cricketer. A right-hand batter and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, Merchant played first class cricket for Mumbai cricket team as well as 10 Test matches for India between 1929 and 1951...
and later as the chairman and managed the 1979 tour to England. He averaged more than 50 in Ranji Trophy
Ranji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between different city and state sides, equivalent to the County Championship in England and the Sheffield Shield in Australia...
with a highest score of 234.