<p>The awards in each category will comprise a trophy and a cash prize of Rs.2.5 lakh, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Sanjay Jagdale said in a statement after the board's working committee meeting here Saturday.<br /><br />Lala Amarnath holds the distinction of scoring India's first ever Test century, a milestone he achieved in the Test match against England in 1933 at Mumbai. He led the country in 15 Test matches.<br /><br />Like many other talented cricketers of his time, Amarnath’s career suffered because of the second World War.<br /><br />After his retirement, Amarnath donned the mantles of selector, manager, coach and broadcaster.<br /></p>
<p>The awards in each category will comprise a trophy and a cash prize of Rs.2.5 lakh, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Sanjay Jagdale said in a statement after the board's working committee meeting here Saturday.<br /><br />Lala Amarnath holds the distinction of scoring India's first ever Test century, a milestone he achieved in the Test match against England in 1933 at Mumbai. He led the country in 15 Test matches.<br /><br />Like many other talented cricketers of his time, Amarnath’s career suffered because of the second World War.<br /><br />After his retirement, Amarnath donned the mantles of selector, manager, coach and broadcaster.<br /></p>