Lala Amarnath Bhardwaj was an Indian cricketer. He is considered to be the father figure of Indian cricket. He scored the first ever century for India in Test Cricket in 1933. He was independent India's first cricket captain and captained India in their first Test series win against Pakistan in 1952.
Amarnath batting at Lord's in 1936
Pakistani cricket team in India in 1952–53
The Pakistan national cricket team toured the republic of India in the 1952–53 season, playing five Tests. The First Test was the first-ever Test for Pakistan after its inception and the second match resulted in Pakistan's first Test victory. India won the series 2–1 with two Tests being drawn.
Captains Abdul Kardar (left) and Lala Amarnath (right) with Indian President Rajendra Prasad (center) on the day of the first test, 16 October 1952