First-class cricketer who played for India in the 1960s, known for his aggressive batting style and impressive debut century against England.
Budhi Kunderan, born on October 2, 1939, was a prominent Indian cricketer known for his exceptional wicket-keeping skills and unorthodox right-handed batting style. Throughout his career, he played 18 Tests for India, scoring 981 runs with two centuries and a batting average of 32.70.
Budhi Kunderan made his first-class debut for the Cricket Club of India against the touring West Indies in 1958-1959. After just two first-class matches, he was picked to play Test cricket for India against Australia in the next year.
Kunderan's early career was marked by stiff competition from other talented wicket-keepers of the time, including Naren Tamhane, Probir Sen, and Nana Joshi. However, he soon established himself as a reliable wicket-keeper and a batsman capable of scoring big runs.
Kunderan's breakthrough innings came in 1960, when he scored 205 for Railways against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy. This impressive feat made him one of the eight players to score a double century on their Ranji Trophy debut.
Throughout the 1960s, Kunderan had a new competitor for the wicket-keeping position in Farokh Engineer. Both players represented India in several series, including the home series against England and the tour to West Indies in 1961-1962.
Budhi Kunderan was known for his unorthodox batting style, which often caught opponents off guard. He was a fearless batsman who could play aggressive shots and take the game away from the opposition.
As a wicket-keeper, Kunderan was exceptional, with 23 catches and seven stumpings in his 18 Test matches. His batting average of 32.70 was impressive, given the challenging conditions and strong opposition he faced.
Budhi Kunderan's cricketing career was cut short when he was temporarily put out of action due to the Sino-Indian War. Although he continued to play cricket after the war, he never quite reached the same levels of success as before.
Despite the challenges he faced, Kunderan's contributions to Indian cricket are still remembered and celebrated. He remains one of the most exciting and unorthodox wicket-keeper batsmen to have played for India.
Budhi Kunderan's legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and innovative play in achieving success in the world of cricket.
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