Naoomal Jeoomal Makhija (April 17, 1904, Karachi - July 28, 1980, Bombay) was India's first opening batsman in Test cricket. Naoomal Jeoomal scored 33 and 25 opening India's innings in their first ever Test at Lord's in 1932. He also shared stands of 39 and 41 with his opening partner Janardan Navle in the two innings. Naoomal was a dimunitive, defensive batsman whose strong point was the cut. He made 1,297 runs in the tour, playing in all the 26 first class matches, … Wikipedia
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