Shyamji Kanojia (1955/56 – 3 January 2021) was an Indian cricketer who played for Railways in four first-class matches during the 1976–77 Ranji Trophy.[1]

Shyamji Kanojia
Personal information
BornMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Died (aged 65)
Virar, Mumbai
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
Railways cricket team
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 4
Runs scored 23
Batting average 7.66
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 7
Balls bowled 6
Wickets 0
Bowling average -
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling -
Catches/stumpings 1/0
Source: Cricinfo, 4 January 2021

Death edit

He died on 3 January 2021 at the age of 65 due to a heart attack while playing in a senior veterans cricket match in Virar. It was reported that he played in the match amid severe chest pain and died on the ground while fielding.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Shyamji Kanojia". Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  2. ^ Gaurav Gupta (3 January 2021). "Former Railways cricketer Kanojia dies on ground in Vasai | Cricket News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 January 2021.

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