About Shah Nyalchand
Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 81). Shah Nyalchand was an Indian cricketer.
Shah Nyalchand (14 September 1915 – 3 January 1997) was an Indian Test cricketer.
Nyalchand was a left arm medium pace bowler who was particularly effective on matting wickets. Frank Worrell once described Nyalchand as the 'king of matting wickets'. He did cricket coaching for a time and was the recipient of an aid from the benefit fund of BCCI. His death was from a massive heart attack.
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Who was Shah Nyalchand?
Indian cricketer (1915-1997)
When was Shah Nyalchand born?
Shah Nyalchand was born on 14 September 1915 in British India, Dhrangadhra.
When did Shah Nyalchand die?
Shah Nyalchand died on 4 January 1997 in Gujarat, Junagadh.
What was Shah Nyalchand's occupation?
Shah Nyalchand was a cricketer.
What nationality was Shah Nyalchand?
Shah Nyalchand was Indian.
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