About
Cricket opening batsman remembered for his world record opening partnership of 413 runs with Vinoo Mankad against New Zealand.
Before Fame
He made his Test debut at Delhi in 1951.
Trivia
He was given the Padma Shri civilian award by the Indian government.
Family Life
He was married to Bijaya Roy.
Associated With
He and actor Sridevi Kapoor were both awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honor given by the Indian government.
