Salim Durrani—‘Sixer’ Man of Indian Cricket Who Asked a Teenage Me To Dream Big
1 year, 8 months ago

Salim Durrani—‘Sixer’ Man of Indian Cricket Who Asked a Teenage Me To Dream Big

The Quint  

Noted Urdu poet Lokesh Kumar “Saahil” said to me that “a great cricketer and true sportsman had gone” and I agree with him since I was witness to many interactions that revealed his magnanimous persona. My association with Salim Bhai started in early 1970 when he came to play for Bright Star Cricket Club at Jaipur for a prestigious tournament. As shadows lengthened and my family members invited him to light the pious fire of Holi, without any qualms whatsoever, Durrani walked down the lengthy road with us, lit the holy fire and lovingly gulped the “prasaad” after the prayers. I still remember his lines to my Dad that though “the public applauds my sixes; none cares to find out if I have money for the fare back home."

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Salim Durani and Rajasthan, an enduring relationship
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Salim Durani and Rajasthan, an enduring relationship

The Hindu  

Salim Durani’s association with Rajasthan cricket started in 1956 when the Maharana of Mewar and PM Rungta - the prime architects of cricket in the State - convinced him to shift base from Gujarat. Over a while, my father, Salim bhai, Vinoo Mankad, uncle Kishan Rungta, Raj Singh, Vijay Manjrekar had become very close friends,” says Kishore Rungta, a former …

Salim Durani obituary: The unassuming Prince of cricket passes away
1 year, 8 months ago

Salim Durani obituary: The unassuming Prince of cricket passes away

The Hindu  

Karsan Ghavri broke the news early morning - “Salim Durani passed away.” Ghavri was one of the few in touch with Salim bhai, ignored by the world of cricket and neglected by his loved ones. He had all the time in the world to play the ball and an amazing range of shots, going down on his knee to smack …

Salim Durani: Big-hearted Afghan who played for love of game
1 year, 8 months ago

Salim Durani: Big-hearted Afghan who played for love of game

The Hindu  

Sunil Gavaskar had once written that if ever Salim Durani wrote his autobiography, the apt title would be, 'Ask for a Six'. ओम् शांति 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lqTo9TK5tc — Thakur Arun Singh April 2, 2023 Gutted to hear about the passing away of one of Team India legends Salim Durani. — Narendra Modi April 2, 2023 The 88-year-old breathed his last on …

Debonair Salim Durani passes away at 88
1 year, 8 months ago

Debonair Salim Durani passes away at 88

The Hindu  

Salim Durani, the debonair Indian cricketer of the 1960s with movie star looks, a puckish sense of humour, and a penchant for hitting monstrous sixes on demand, died on Sunday. PM Modi condoles Salim Durani’s demise Condoling the demise of the legendary Indian cricketer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he made a key contribution to India’s rise in the world …

Did you know Salim Durrani had Bollywood connection; late cricketer starred opposite THESE actors
1 year, 8 months ago

Did you know Salim Durrani had Bollywood connection; late cricketer starred opposite THESE actors

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer Salim Durrani took his last breath on Sunday morning at age of 88. He also was Salim Durani was known for his aggressive batting and left-arm spin bowling paved way for a lot of victories for India. He had played a crucial role in India's first Test win in West Indies back in 1971 where Durani had …

Salim Durani on his 86th birthday: I would have been successful in ODIs, T20s
4 years ago

Salim Durani on his 86th birthday: I would have been successful in ODIs, T20s

The Hindu  

Salim Aziz Durani was a remarkable cricketer whose career spanned two-and-a-half decades. The son of Afghan parents with a Pathani lineage, Durani entertained the fans right from his first Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat and bowled with a lot of cunning. Dropped for four seasons from 1967 to 1970, Durani was recalled to the Indian team for the 1971 tour …

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