About Sorabji Colah
Lived 1902 – 1950 (aged 47). Sorabji Colah was an Indian cricketer.
Sorabji Hormasji Munchersha Colah (22 September 1902 – 11 September 1950) was an Indian cricketer who played two Test matches during the 1930s.
Born and educated in Bombay, Colah showed promise at a young age as a good strokeplayer and brilliant fielder. He made 1,069 runs in the tour, including 900 in first-class matches, but did not have a good relationship with the captain C. K. Nayudu, and it is recorded that on the way back, Colah threatened to throw Nayudu overboard. He also played in the Bombay Gymkhana Test when England toured India the next year, scoring 31 and 12. His other important appearances for India were against the Australian team in 1935–36 and Lord Tennyson's team in 1937–38.
Colah represented Western India States and Nawanagar in the Ranji Trophy and was the captain of the Parsis in the Bombay Pentangular.
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Who was Sorabji Colah?
Indian cricketer (1902-1950)
When was Sorabji Colah born?
Sorabji Colah was born on 22 September 1902 in Mumbai.
When did Sorabji Colah die?
Sorabji Colah died on 11 September 1950 in Ahmedabad.
What was Sorabji Colah's occupation?
Sorabji Colah was a cricketer.
What nationality was Sorabji Colah?
Sorabji Colah was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sorabji Colah. https://biography.guide/sorabji-colah/
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