5 players you did not know who had their roots in Madhya Pradesh

#4 CK Nayudu

CK Nayudu (r) was India’s first Test captain

The right-handed batsman, who is mainly known for being the first Test captain of India, was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra. However, he breathed his last in Indore, Madhya Pradesh at the age of 72 in 1967.

Possessing the bravery of a tiger from the Satpura National Park in Madhya Pradesh, he was so revered that even the then ruler of Holkar invited him to Indore and made him the captain. The legendary batsman lived and breathed cricket, something which helped him continue playing first-class cricket until the age of 68!

What’s more? He was also a fine lawyer! A true all-rounder indeed!