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Nari Contractor (Nariman Jamshedji Contractor) was born on 7 March, 1934 in Godhra, Bombay Presidency, British India, is an Indian cricketer. Discover Nari Contractor's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?
| Popular As |
Nariman Jamshedji Contractor |
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| Age |
90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
7 March, 1934 |
| Birthday |
7 March |
| Birthplace |
Godhra, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Nationality |
India
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He is a member of famous cricketer with the age 90 years old group.
Nari Contractor Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, Nari Contractor height not available right now. We will update Nari Contractor's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Nari Contractor Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nari Contractor worth at the age of 90 years old? Nari Contractor’s income source is mostly from being a successful cricketer. He is from India. We have estimated Nari Contractor's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
cricketer |
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Timeline
Nariman Jamshedji "Nari" Contractor (born 7 March 1934) is a former Indian cricketer, who was a left-handed opening batsman.
Contractor made his debut in 1955 and played till 1962 when his professional career ended after a serious injury.
He was the youngest Indian captain at the age of 26.
The captain of Gujarat Phiroz Khambata saw how Nari played in the selection trial matches for MCA's Silver Jubilee matches in 1955.
He did well in the trials and expected to be selected for the matches against Pakistan Services & Bhawalpur Cricket Association.
He got to the team because Captain Kambatha had dropped out.
Contractor scored hundreds in both innings of his debut, becoming the second man after Arthur Morris to do so.
Later he was chosen to play for India.
Nari became an opener after one of the players Vinoo Mankad couldn't take part in a Test match against New Zealand at Delhi in 1955.
Later he became an Indian captain.
At Lord's in 1959, he broke two ribs in the first innings by Brian Statham, despite which he scored 81.
Later in the year, his 74 in the second innings at Kanpur was crucial in India winning its first Test against Australia.
This innings ended when he pulled Alan Davidson, who was bowling left-arm spin at the time.
Neil Harvey at short leg ducked and turned, but the ball got stuck between his legs.
Contractor led India to a series win against England in 1961–62 and captained the side to the Caribbean the same season.
After two Tests, the Indian team traveled to Barbados.
There, in a tour match against Barbados at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, in March 1962, he was 2 not out while opening the batting with Dilip Sardesai during his side's first innings, when facing Charlie Griffith for the fourth ball of the second over, he saw somebody open a window in the pavilion, and consequently was unable to concentrate on the ball following its delivery by Griffith, seeing the ball "just inches away before it hit" him.
Contractor took a blow at the back of his skull fracturing it.
A blood clot had developed inside his skull and pressing against the brain paralyzing him from the waist down.
Two surgeries were performed to remove the clot.
Contractor's life was saved but his international career was abruptly ended as a result.
Mansoor Ali Khan of Pataudi took over the captaincy from the third test.
In an interview, Contractor mentioned as his only regret that he wanted to play just one Test after the injury, but people did not want him to.
At the time Contractor was seriously injured, cricket batsmen did not wear helmets.
During his playing days, Contractor was considered a glamour boy of Indian cricket.
In an interview with Simi Garewal in 1999, former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa stated that as a schoolgirl she had a crush on Contractor.
Nari Contractor belongs to the Parsi community.
He now lives in Mumbai where he coaches at the Cricket Club of India Academy.
In 2007, he received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour Indian board can bestow on a former player.
Contractor began his first-class career, playing for the Gujarat.
He received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
