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125 years ago an Indian prince scored a Test century in Australia: Hear cricket’s untold stories

125 years ago an Indian prince scored a Test century in Australia: Hear cricket’s untold stories

Update: 2022-08-28
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In 1897, a “dark-skinned, moustachioed cricketer” from India was given a hero’s welcome in Australia, thanks to his princely aura and oriental mysticism as much as his batting prowess.
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125 years ago an Indian prince scored a Test century in Australia: Hear cricket’s untold stories

125 years ago an Indian prince scored a Test century in Australia: Hear cricket’s untold stories