E1.2 Glorius Openers - India's first Opening Batsman

Season 1

Vijay Merchant, "The Bradman of the East," defined the art of opening as knowing which balls to leave. A flawless perfectionist from his early days in Bombay, his rise coincided with Mahatma Gandhi's independence movement. When political turmoil canceled local tournaments and the Hindu Gymkhana boycotted the 1932 England tour, Merchant missed out on joining the squad.

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Mid Wicket Tales

Vijay Merchant, "The Bradman of the East," defined the art of opening as knowing which balls to leav...

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Mid Wicket Tales

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Cast & Crew:

Cast: Naseeruddin Shah

Director: Neerav Ghosh

Cast & Crew:

Director: Neerav Ghosh

In Mid Wicket Tales, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah uncovers the fascinating, untold stories of Indian cricket. Blending match highlights, stadium histories, an... View More

Vijay Merchant, "The Bradman of the East," defined the art of opening as knowing which balls to leave. A flawless perfectionist from his early days in Bombay, h... View More