The OG Cricket Celebrity, an Indian Prince - The Early life of RANJI
Discover the fascinating life of Ranjitsinhji, the Indian prince who revolutionized cricket. From his adoption by Vibhaji to his education at Rajkumar College and his rise to cricket stardom, this video explores the untold story of one of the greatest batsmen of his time. Learn how Ranjitsinhji’s unique style of play and innovative shots changed the game of cricket forever.
#crickethistory #cricket #ranji #cricketlover #ranjitrophy
References:
Ranji: Prince of Cricketers By Alan Ross
Cricket Country: An Indian Odyssey in the Age of Empire - Prashant Kidambi
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The First Indian Cricket team to play in England - Colonial Cricket
In this video, you will learn about the amazing story of the Parsi cricket team, who were the first native Indians to tour England in 1886. You will discover how they overcame the challenges and hardships of playing cricket in a foreign land, and how they inspired generations of Indian cricketers to follow their footsteps. You will also see some rare photos and paintings of the Parsi cricketers, their matches, and their opponents. And you will hear some quotes and anecdotes from the Parsis themselves, and from their contemporaries.
This is a video for all cricket lovers and history buffs, who want to know more about the origins and achievements of the Parsi cricket team, and their legacy for Indian cricket. Watch this video and share your thoughts and questions in the comments below.
#ParsiCricket #CricketHistory #indiancricket
References:
Cricket Country: An Indian Odyssey in the Age of Empire - Prashant Kidambi
Cricket in Colonial India 1780-1947 - Boria Majumdar
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The Battle for the Bombay Maidan: How Indian Cricketers Fought Against European Polo Players
The creation of the Parsee Gymkhana and early cricet in colonial India.
References:
Cricket Country: An Indian Odyssey in the Age of Empire - Prashant Kidambi
Cricket in Colonial India 1780-1947 - Boria Majumdar
#BombayMaidan #IndianCricket #EuropeanPolo #ColonialBombay #ParseeGymkhana
#BombayGymkhana #SportsHistory #CricketHistory #PoloHistory
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The European’s Cruel Mocking of First Indian Cricket Team Tour to Europe - 1870s
In the 1870s the first ever Indian cricket club "The Parsee CC" announced that it's going to England on tour. The reactions the team got, both at home and abroad were heartbreaking.
Refernces:
Cricket Country: An Indian Odyssey in the Age of Empire - Prashant Kidambi
Cricket in Colonial India 1780-1947 - Boria Majumdar
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achaemenian-dynasty
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sasanian-dynasty
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shah-nameh
#cricket #indiancricketteam #europeancricket #mocking #cruelty #racism #sports #history #documentary #1870s
#cricketinghistory #indianhistory #europeanhistory #colonialism #imperialism #sportsdocumentary #cricketfans #cricketlovers #cricketmemories #cricketculture
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A History of Cricket in British India - The Bombay Parsees
The beginnings of Cricket in the Indian Subcontinent have roots that date back to the time of Alexander the Great! In this video we touch upon the ancient and more recent roots of Cricket in India (Indian Subcontinent).
References:
Cricket Country: An Indian Odyssey in the Age of Empire - Prashant Kidambi
Cricket in Colonial India 1780-1947 - Boria Majumdar
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achaemenian-dynasty
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sasanian-dynasty
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shah-nameh
https://www.loc.gov/resource/g7654m.ct004330/?r=-0.319,0.037,1.693,0.784,0
#cricket #crickethistory #cricketpakistan #cricketindia #pakistanicricket #indiancricket #bangladeshcricket #cricketbangladesh #cricketinindia #britishcricket
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How Palestinians were being written out of History
"A land with no people, for a people with no Land," This Zionist slogan has its roots with the idea that Palestinians do not exist.
In this video we delve deep into how the narrative of local Palestinians was being removed from even the History books.
In light of the recent Palestine Israel conflict, its important we understand the history behind it. And its equally important to understand how that history can be distorted or one sided.
References:
Rediscovering Ottoman Palestine: Writing Palestinians into History
Author(s): Beshara B. Doumani
Source: Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 21, No. 2 (Winter, 1992), pp. 5-28
Published by: University of California Press on behalf of the Institute for Palestine Studies
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2537216
#palestine #palestinehistory #palestinian #palestinianheritage #palestinianhistory #gaza #gazahistory #palestineisrael #israelhistory #zionism
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Christopher Columbus's Dead Body traveled more than YOU!
Christopher Columbus's body actually kept on crossing the Atlantic even after his death.
References:
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-christopher-columbus
https://www.britannica.com/list/5-unbelievable-facts-about-christopher-columbus
#christophercolumbus #Columbustravels #columbus
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