Born in Chennai, then known as Madras, on March 1, 1930, Gopinath represented a classical era of cricket. The right-handed batter earned recognition through consistent performances in domestic cricket for Madras, which eventually paved the way for his selection to the national side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to reports, Gopinath passed away peacefully in his sleep at his daughter\u2019s residence in Adyar, Chennai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He made his Test debut during the 1951\u201352 series against England and made an immediate impression. In his first match, he scored an unbeaten half-century, followed by a solid knock in the same series at the Brabourne Stadium. He played his last international match against Australia at Eden Gardens in 1960.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gopinath also played a key role in India\u2019s landmark Test win against England in Chennai. In that match, he contributed a crucial 35 runs and held an important catch to dismiss Brian Statham off the bowling of Vinoo Mankad, who was the star performer, taking 8 wickets for 55 runs in the first innings and 4 wickets in the second, for a total of 12 wickets in the match, helping India secure a historic triumph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association mourned the death of the legendary player. \"Rest in peace, CD Gopinath! A true pioneer of Indian cricket and the last surviving member of the historic team that scripted India\u2019s first-ever Test victory. Your legacy will forever be etched in the game\u2019s rich history,\" The board wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gopinath also played a key role in India\u2019s landmark Test win against England in Chennai. In that match, he contributed a crucial 35 runs and held an important catch to dismiss Brian Statham off the bowling of Vinoo Mankad, who was the star performer, taking 8 wickets for 55 runs in the first innings and 4 wickets in the second, for a total of 12 wickets in the match, helping India secure a historic triumph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In his international career, Gopinath played eight Tests, scoring 242 runs, including an unbeaten fifty. In first-class cricket, he amassed 4,259 runs in 83 matches, registering nine centuries and 23 half-centuries. <\/p>\r\n\r\n