Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji

The ruler of the Indian princely state of Nawanagar was Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Jam Saheb of Nawanagar (10 September 1872 – 2 April 1933), often known as Ranji or K. S. Ranjitsinhji. One of the best batsmen of all time is largely recognised as Ranji. He was referred to as "the Midsummer night's dream of cricket" by Neville Cardus.

Ranjitsinhji was the first person of Indian origin to play Test cricket. He was the first Indian to pursue the sport of cricket, and he excelled as a batsmen who, with the help of his novel approach, revolutionised batting. He is regarded as one of the best batsmen to have ever lived. He revolutionised the batting by using unconventional technique and quick reactions. One of history's greatest batsmen, Prince Ranjitsinhji is widely regarded as the father of Indian cricket.