Kamal Bhattacharya or Bhattacharjee (24 September 1915 – 10 December 1995) was an Indian

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er. He played 35 first-class matches for

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between 1935 and 1947.

Career

Bhattacharya was a prominent figure in the Bengal cricket community from the 1930 to the 1990s, first as an all-rounder in the

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, then as a radio commentator and coach. He came into prominence under the coaching of

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, and became one of the best spin bowlers in his time. His best innings bowling figures came in a semi-final of the Ranji Trophy in 1943–44, when he took 7 for 83 in the second innings after making 67 in the first innings. His best match figures were 10 for 101 (6 for 41 and 4 for 60) against United Provinces in 1940–41.

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