| Team information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1936 |
| Last match | 1947 |
| Home ground | Ajitsinhji Ground, Jamnagar |
| History | |
| First-class debut | Sind in 1936 at Gujarat College Ground, Ahmedabad |
| Ranji Trophy wins | 1 |
The Nawanagar cricket team was an Indian domestic cricket team active in first-class cricket from 1936 until 1947, operating in the West Zone of the Ranji Trophy for twelve seasons. It was based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, then part of the Nawanagar State. [1] [2]
Nawanagar won its only Ranji Trophy in 1936–37 when it defeated Bengal in the final. [3] [4] It was succeeded by Saurashtra, which began competing in the Ranji Trophy in 1950–51.
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