C. D. Gopinath: key obituary facts
Is C. D. Gopinath dead? Yes. C. D. Gopinath died on April 9, 2026, at age 96.
Cause of death: C. D. Gopinath's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was C. D. Gopinath known for?
C. D. Gopinath was an Indian test cricketer (Madras, national team).
More about C. D. Gopinath
Born: (1930-03-01) 1 March 1930 (age 96)Madras, British India (now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India).
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D. Gopinath, the Indian test cricketer who represented Madras and the national team, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.
Born in Madras on March 1, 1930, he graduated from Madras Christian College and was a right-handed batsman. He made a notable Test debut against England in 1951–52, scoring 50 not out and 42 while batting at No. 8 in both innings. He also contributed 35 in the final Test of that series, when India recorded its first Test victory. Gopinath later toured England in 1952 and played additional Tests against Pakistan and Australia.
C. D. Gopinath, 96, Indian test cricketer (Madras, national team).