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Usuf Chippa

1920 – 1975

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Lived 1920 – 1975 (aged 55). Usuf Chippa was a cricketer.

Usuf Rehman Chippa (20 January 1920 – 18 November 1975) was a Pakistani cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1937 to 1955 and represented India and Pakistan, but did not play Test cricket.

A slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler, Usuf Chippa made his first-class debut in 1937–38 at the age of 17 for Gujarat in a Ranji Trophy match against Bombay, taking 5 for 23 in the first innings. In the 1939–40 Ranji Trophy, he took 6 for 45 and 3 for 48 in a match against Baroda. In 1940–41 he represented India in the second of their two matches against the touring Ceylon team, taking 5 for 38 in the first innings of an innings victory for India.

Chippa moved to Pakistan after the partition of India. He toured Ceylon in 1948–49 with the Pakistan team, playing in both of the international matches. The next season he was selected to play for Pakistan in the two matches against the touring Ceylon team in 1949–50. In the second match, he took 2 for 33 and 5 for 53 in a 10-wicket victory for Pakistan. He continued playing first-class cricket in Pakistan for some years but was unable to break into the Test team after Pakistan achieved Test status in 1952.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Usuf Chippa?

cricketer (1920-1975)

When was Usuf Chippa born?

Usuf Chippa was born on 20 January 1920 in Ahmedabad.

When did Usuf Chippa die?

Usuf Chippa died on 18 November 1975 in Karachi.

What was Usuf Chippa's occupation?

Usuf Chippa was a cricketer.

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· Wikipedia: Usuf Chippa

· Wikidata: Q40625794

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