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Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
About C. D. Gopinath
- Coimbatarao Doraikannu "C.D." Gopinath pronunciation (born 1 March 1930, Madras ) is a former Indian Test cricketer.
- He graduated from the prestigious Madras Christian College. "Gopi" was a stylish right-handed batsman strong on the off side and a good outfielder.
- He scored 50* and 42 on his Test debut against the English cricket team in 1951/2, batting at No.8 in both innings.
- He contributed a quick 35 in the final Test of that series when India recorded its first Test victory.
- He toured England in 1952 and completely failed with the bat.
- At home he played Tests against Pakistan in 1952/53 and Australia in 1959/60, and toured Pakistan in 1954/55.
- He was chosen in the team to West Indies in 1952/53 but turned down the invitation. Gopinath captained Madras from 1955-56 to 1962-63, as well as South Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
- In the 1970s, he served as a national selector under Vijay Merchant and later as the chairman and managed the 1979 tour to England.
- He averaged more than 50 in Ranji Trophy with a highest score of 234. Gopinath is the last surviving member of India's first Test-winning team.
- He and his wife Comala, a former champion golfer, live in Coonoor in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu.Some sources give the expansion of his first initial as Chingleput.
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