Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, The Maharaja Jam Sahib Of Nawanagar, is celebrated as the "Father of Indian Cricket." In his honour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) started the Ranji Trophy in 1934 donated by . Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala donated the trophy. A cricketing prodigy who impressed the Britishers and left an indelible mark on the sport.