Surinder Amarnath is a former Indian cricketer who played at the international level for India. He belongs to one of Indian cricket's most well-known cricketing families, being the eldest son of Lala Amarnath, the first captain of independent India's Test team, and an elder brother of Mohinder Amarnath and Rajinder Amarnath.
| Surinder Amarnath | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Cricket |
| Country | India |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Family | Son of Lala Amarnath; brother of Mohinder Amarnath and Rajinder Amarnath |
Background
Surinder Amarnath grew up in a household closely associated with Indian cricket. His father, Lala Amarnath, was a pioneering figure in Indian cricket and the first batsman to score a Test century for India. The cricketing tradition continued through Surinder and his brothers, all of whom took up the game at a competitive level.
Career
Surinder Amarnath represented India in international cricket as a left-handed batsman. He also featured in domestic first-class cricket in India over the course of his playing career.
Significance
The Amarnath family is among the few in cricket history to have produced multiple international players across two generations, and Surinder Amarnath's career forms part of that lineage in Indian cricket.
Related topics
- Lala Amarnath
- Mohinder Amarnath
- Rajinder Amarnath
- India national cricket team
- List of India Test cricketers
References
- Wikidata: Q2723648