From ‘divide-and-rule’ selection to meritocracy in cricket

Majid Khan reveals the 1932 Indian cricket team was selected on a quota basis, not merit, reflecting colonial policies of division by religion and caste.

ISLAMABAD The Indian cricket team for the 1932 tour of England was picked on a quota basis and Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji and Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan of Pataudi could have played for India, but did not, according to Majid Khan, the graceful and attacking top order batsman of the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s who also captained Pakistan.

India captain CK Nayudu (left) and the 1932 tour to England. (HT Photo)

He was speaking on the basis of what his father, Dr Jahangir Khan, told him, he having been a member of the squad.