Hyder Ali (Indian cricketer)

Hyder Ali
Personal information
Born4 August 1943Allahabad, United Provinces, British India
Died5 November 2022 (aged 79)Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Career statistics
CompetitionFirst-classList A
Matches1134
Runs scored3,12547
Batting average22.6415.66
100s/50s3/100/0
Top score12124
Balls bowled20,268162
Wickets3663
Bowling average19.7135.00
5 wickets in innings250
10 wickets in match30
Best bowling9/252/41
Catches/stumpings66/–0/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 20 June 2020

Syed Hyder Ali (4 August 1943 – 5 November 2022)[1] was an Indian first class cricketer who played for the Railways cricket team. In his 25-year career, he became one of the most prolific bowlers in the history of the Ranji Trophy.

After retiring, he became a selector for the Railways team.[2]

Personal life

He has two sons – Sher Ali and Raza Ali. The latter was a first class cricketer.[2]

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