Kanwar Rai Singh pronunciation (born 24 February 1922, Darkati, Punjab) was an Indian cricketer who played in one Test in 1948.
Rai Singh was a surprising selection for the Indian tour of Australia in 1947-48. The BCCI President Anthony de Mello personally selected the team and D. B. Deodhar, one of the selectors, threatened to resign protesting some of the choices. Rai Singh had little success in the first class matches that he played in the tour.
Rai Singh was a right-handed batsman and a captain in the Patiala army.
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| Name | Rai Singh, Kanwar |
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| Short description | Indian cricketer |
| Date of birth | 24 February 1922 |
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