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Lala Amarnath, born as Nanik Amarnath Bharadwaj, (1911-2000) was an Indian cricketer and captain. He is considered one of the pioneers of Indian cricket.

  • Early Life and Career: He was born in Lahore, British India. He represented India in the pre-independence era and post-independence era.

  • First Test Century: Amarnath is renowned for scoring the first century for India in Test cricket. He achieved this feat against England in 1933 at the Bombay Gymkhana.

  • Captaincy: He was the first captain of independent India's cricket team. He led the team on its first tour after independence to Australia in 1947-48.

  • Controversies: His career was not without controversy. He was reportedly sent back from the 1936 tour of England due to disciplinary issues.

  • Later Life: After retirement, he served as a commentator and analyst, remaining a prominent figure in Indian cricket.

  • Family: His sons, Surinder Amarnath and Mohinder Amarnath, also played Test cricket for India. Mohinder, in particular, was a key member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team.