Former Indian cricketer C.D. Gopinath | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Former India cricketer C.D. Gopinath passed away peacefully in Chennai on Thursday (April 9, 2026). He was 96. Gopinath had been the last surviving member of India’s maiden Test win against England in 1952. A right-handed batter, Gopinath featured in eight Tests for India in the 1950s and scored 242 runs with a highest score of 50 not out. In an accomplished First-Class career, Gopinath played 83 games for Madras and accumulated 4259 runs at a healthy average of 42.16, including nine centuries and 23 half-centuries. He was a key member of Madras’ Ranji Trophy-winning squad in the 1954-55 season. Published – April 09, 2026 04:43 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Mamata alleges BJP deleted 90 lakh names, warns of party’s fall, accuses Shah of intimidation TCS Q4 net profit jumps 12.22% to ₹13,718 crore