What was the pet-name of the only Indian cricketer to be knighted during his career?
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Answer:The correct answer is Vizzy
Explanation: "Vizzy" was the pet name of Maharajkumar of Vizianagram who became the the only Indian cricketer to be knighted during his career. He was the second son of Pusapati Vijaya Rama Gajapathi Raju, king of Vizianagaram.
He made his Test debut in June 1936 and retired in August in the same year.
Vizzy was made captain of the Indian team during their tour of England of 1936. India lost the series but he was knighted by King Edward VIII in the King's Birthday Honours. He thus became the only active Indian cricketer to be ever felicitated with knighthood while playing the game.
Lord Hailsham, the Lord Chancellor, gave him the nickname "Vizzy" during the ongoing tour of England.
He disowned his knighthood in July 1947 in a letter to Lord Mountbatten. He was however awarded membership by MCC.
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