AMAR SINGH – 6/35, 1936

Ladhabhai Nakum Amar Singh, better known as L Amar Singh or Amar Singh was regarded as one of the finest and best fast bowlers in the embryonic stages of Indian international cricket. Together with Mohammad Nissar, Amar Singh formed a formidable fast bowling partnership for India.

During the 1936 tour to England, Amar Singh recorded the then best figures for India by a fast bowler, when he picked up 6/35 in the 1^st Test of the series at Lord’s.

India had batted first after losing the toss and was bundled out for 147 with Gubby Allen picked 5/35 and Vijay Merchant top scoring with 35 runs. However, thanks to 6/35 from Amar Singh, India bundled out England for 134 runs with Maurice Leyland scoring 60.

However, India couldn’t build on the lead as they were bowled out for 93 in the second innings, as Allen picked another five-wicket haul and ten wickets for the match. England reached the 107 runs target with ease as Harold Gimblett scored 67* and England won the match by 9 wickets.

However, Amar Singh’s 6/35 showed the world, the firepower of Indian fast bowling.