Ghanshyamsinhji Daulatsinhji Jhala
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| Batting style | Right-handed batsman | |
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| First-class record | ||
| Matches | 19 | |
| Runs scored | 505 | |
| Batting average | 17.41 | |
| 100s/50s | 0/1 | |
| Top score | 57 | |
| Balls bowled | - | |
| Wickets | - | |
| Bowling average | - | |
| 5 wickets in innings | - | |
| 10 wickets in match | - | |
| Best Bowling | ||
| Catches/Stumpings | 11/0 | |
| First class debut: -, 1933 Last first class game: -, 1943 Source: [3] [1] |
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Kumar Shri Ghanshyamsinhji Daulatsinhji Jhala of Limbdi (October 23, 1902 - November 10, 1964) was an Indian first class cricketer. He was a cousin of English Test batsman Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji and brother-in-law of Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji, the Jethwa ruler of Princely State of Porbandar.[1][2]
Kumar Shri Ghanshyamshinhji Daulatsinhji Jhalla Limbdi learnt his cricket at The Leys in Cambridge. He played a few games in India but missed history when he failed to make the playing eleven during India's Test debut. A back injury contributed to his absence.He led Western India to a Ranji Trophy victory, at the age of 40.[3]He lived in Gujarat and played his cricket for Western India. Due to his royal connections he was vice-captain of India's tour of England in 1932, but in 11 matches he made only 154 runs at an average of 9.62.[4]
His highest score was 57, in 1931-32, playing for his own team, KS Ghanshyamsinhji of Limbdi's XII, against Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagram's XI, in a trial match for the 1932 tour.[5]
He was second child of ruler of Princely State of Limbdi Col. HH Thakur Sahib Shri Sir Daulatsinhji Jashwantsinhji (1907-1940). Being a prince of royal family of Princely State of Limbdi, he was also known by K.S. Limbdi (Kumar Shri Limbdi).[2]
