Kalyan Mitter (Bengali: কল্যাণ মিত্র; 5 May 1936 – 16 August 2013) was an Indian first-class cricketer, coach and curator.[1] He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm offbreak bowler.[2]

From 1953 to 1969 he represented Bengal and Bihar in the Ranji Trophy, the domestic first-class cricket competition of India.[3] His highest score was 126 not out for Bengal in an innings victory over Assam in 1957–58.[4] His best bowling figures were 5 for 39 for Bihar in his last match, a victory over Orissa in 1968–69.[5]

He also coached the Bengal cricket team and under his coaching, the side became runner-up in the Ranji Trophy in 1994.[6] He was also the curator of the Eden Gardens ground in the mid-'90s and during the inaugural edition of the IPL.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Former Bengal allrounder Mitter dies". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Kalyan Mitter passes away". The Telegraph. India. 17 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Kalyan Mitter passes away". The Hindu. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Bengal v Assam 1957-58". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  5. ^ "Bihar v Orissa 1968-69". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Ex-Bengal allrounder and coach Kalyan Mitter dies". The Times of India. 17 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyan_Mitter
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