Cotar Ramaswami's cricket and tennis legacy remembered

Cotar Ramaswami, who debuted for India at age 40 on July 25, 1936, against England, remains a significant figure in cricket history. Born on June 16, 1896, in Madras, he played two Test matches where he scored 170 runs at an impressive average of 56.66. Beyond cricket, Ramaswami also competed in tennis, participating in Wimbledon. His career in First-Class cricket lasted 27 years, where he amassed 2,400 runs. Ramaswami's mysterious disappearance in 1985 adds intrigue to his legacy as he is listed with 'death unknown.' His contributions to Indian cricket continue to be celebrated.

• 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — In 1936, Cotar Ramaswami became only second Indian to make Test debut after turning 40; he also played at Wimbledon, disappeared from his home in 1985 and remains listed as ‘death unknown’