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8. The only Indian Test cricketer to be knighted
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Vijay Ananda Gajapathi Raju, the Maharajkumar of Vizianagram is the only Indian Test cricketer to be knighted. He was fondly referred to as Vizzy back then. He was the second son of his father and thus his title is 'Maharajkumar' meaning prince. After the death of his father, his brother became the king while he moved to family estates in Benares.
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He represented India in 3 Test matches and scored 33 runs at an average of 8.25. However, he decided to renounce his knighthood after India gained Independence in 1947. Even though he isn't as well-versed with his cricketing skill, Vizzy's wealth and contacts brought him great influence in Indian cricket. There were several controversies that were created by him during his playing days.
Post his retirement, he came back as the administrator and was the BCCI President from 1954 to 1957.
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