By Afiur
September 10, 2026
Lala Amarnath was born on September 11, 1911, and became one of India’s earliest cricketing icons.
He created history by scoring India’s first-ever Test century, against England in Bombay in 1933.
Amarnath was a talented all-rounder who could contribute with both bat and ball, making him a valuable cricketer for India.
He captained India in Test cricket and played an important role during the early years of Indian international cricket.
Lala Amarnath remains remembered as a pioneer of Indian cricket whose achievements helped inspire future generations.