What is lala amarnath?

Lala Amarnath was an Indian cricketer, often considered one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of Indian cricket. He was born on September 11, 1911, in Kapurthala, Punjab, India.

Amarnath made his Test debut for India in 1933 against England in Bombay. He was known for his aggressive batting style and handy medium-pace bowling. In his Test career, he scored 878 runs in 24 matches at an average of 24.38 and took 45 wickets at an average of 44.77.

One of his most famous performances came in his debut Test match where he scored a century against England, becoming the first Indian to do so in Test cricket. He was also the first Indian captain to win a Test series, leading India to victory against Pakistan in 1952.

After retiring from cricket, Lala Amarnath served as a national selector and coach for the Indian cricket team. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 1991 for his contribution to Indian cricket.

Lala Amarnath passed away on August 5, 2000, but his legacy as a pioneer of Indian cricket and a true cricketing legend lives on.