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The former India batter was the oldest surviving Test cricketer and scored 242 runs in eight Tests, including a 50 not out.
- On Thursday, CD Gopinath, the last surviving member of India's historic 1952 Test victory against England, died in Chennai at age 96.
- India achieved that milestone victory by an innings and eight runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where Gopinath contributed 35 runs and secured the final catch to seal the win.
- Over an accomplished career, Gopinath played 83 first-class matches for Madras, accumulating 4259 runs with nine centuries and 23 fifties; he started competitive cricket at age 17.
- Following his playing days, Gopinath captained Madras from 1955 to 1962, served as a national selector, and managed India's 1979 tour of England.
- Gopinath passed away peacefully in his sleep at his daughter's house in Adyar, survived by his wife and three children.
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Gopinath, last survivor from India's first test-winning team, dies at 96
April 9 - Chingleput Gopinath, the last surviving member of the first India team to win a test match, has died at the age of 96, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) said on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Legacy of a Cricket Pioneer: Remembering Chingleput Gopinath | Sports-Games
Chingleput Gopinath, the last survivor of India's first test match-winning team, passed away at 96. He was part of the historic 1951-52 series against England, where India achieved its first test match victory. Gopinath made an impactful debut, contributing notably to Indian cricket's rich history.
CD Gopinath, last surviving member of India’s first Test-winning team, dies at 96
Reflecting on his journey, Gopinath had once described his entry into cricket as an act of destiny, having taken up the sport seriously only at the age of 17. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in Indian cricket history.
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