President and Vice-Presidents

Key facts

Name: Swraj Paul

Born: 18th February 1931

Education: Foreman Christian College, Punjab University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Career: Chairman, Caparo Group. Chancellor, University of Wolverhampton. Board Member of the London Development Agency and London 2012

Cricket career: Member of the M.C.C., Cricket Club of India and President Emeritus of the Indian Gymkhana Club

Earliest cricketing memory

At school in Jalandajr.

Cricketing highlights / lowlights

Unfortunately I was not the best cricketer so there were few personal highlights. However, I am always pleased to see schoolchildren enjoying cricket, especially those who are less privileged. They take such pride in their achievements.

Cricketers admired

Sunil Gavaskar; Bishen Bedi, Sachin Tendulkar, David Gower.

What cricket has helped me to achieve

In order to succeed I believe one has to work hard, with integrity and some luck. And cricket is a game in which everyone, regardless of background, has a chance to shine and pursue success.

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