Cricket great Ranjitsinhji born on this day in 1872
Indian cricket great and Maharaja of Nawanagar, Kumar Sri Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji II was born September 10, 1872.
Ranji, an Indian prince, was probably one of the finest batsmen of all time, not only in terms of runs scored but also because he brought new strokes to the game. His keen eye, unorthodoxy and speed of reaction meant that introduced the late cut and leg glance, as well as the art of back-foot defence.
https://www.cricinfo.com/cricketers/ks-ranjitsinhji-19331
K. S. Ranjitsinhji (1872-1933) Commemoration
Issued by India in 1973
Ranjitsinhji was an Indian cricketer and ruler who became famous for revolutionizing batting style while also serving as the Jam Sahib of Nawanagar from 1907 to 1933. He was widely recognized as “Ranji,” and his imagination for play—especially shots executed with unconventional timing and placement—helped reshape how the game could be played. In public life, he also carried the expectations of kingship and imperial-era diplomacy, projecting confidence and personal magnetism even as his private pressures often intensified. Across both cricket and statecraft, his presence helped turn an individual sporting genius into a broader symbol of modern aspiration.
https://notablepeopleproject.org/ranjitsinhji
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Marathon running great Abebe Bikila won his 1st gold medal Sep 10, 1960