Indian cricket legend Aunshuman Gaekwad passes away at 71
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Indian cricket legend Aunshuman Gaekwad passes away at 71

The Hindu  

Legendary Indian cricketer Aunshuman Gaekwad passed away on Wednesday, aged 71, after losing a long battle with cancer. Gaekwad was appointed India coach in October 1997, and he continued till September 1999. In June 2018, Gaekwad was awarded the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour conferred by BCCI on a former player. BCCI president Roger Binny is set to fly down to Baroda for Gaekwad’s last rites.

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Friends bonded by food and cricket: Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas remembers Aunshuman Gaekwad
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Friends bonded by food and cricket: Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas remembers Aunshuman Gaekwad

The Hindu  

It was a 671-minute marathon and one of the slowest double centuries in Test cricket, but as Aunshuman Gaekwad built his innings and made the bowlers toil at the Burlton Park in Jalandhar, Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas couldn’t help but admire the Indian opening batter’s ‘determination and sound technique’. The former Pakistan captain and one of Gaekwad’s old friends, Abbas …

Sachin Tendulkar recalls last conversation with Anshuman Gaekwad, says his grit and straightforward nature stood out
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar recalls last conversation with Anshuman Gaekwad, says his grit and straightforward nature stood out

Hindustan Times  

Recalling his last conversation with late cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar saluted the ex-India player and coach for immensely contributing to Indian cricket on Thursday. Former India cricketer Gaekwad passed away on Saturday night in Baroda. Paying homage to the former India head coach, Sachin said that he had the privilege of playing against the ex-Indian cricketer in …

Aunshuman Gaekwad a picture of steely calm
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Aunshuman Gaekwad a picture of steely calm

The Hindu  

Countering the fiercest pace bowlers in their prime, Aunshuman Gaekwad was always a picture of steely calm. Later as a coach, the former India opener was all grace, empathy and laughter with the last-mentioned attribute in full evidence when Anil Kumble got his ‘perfect 10’ against Pakistan at Delhi in 1999. His 81 against the West Indies at Kingston’s Sabina …

Remembering Aunshuman Gaekwad: an epitome of courage, empathy and laughter
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Remembering Aunshuman Gaekwad: an epitome of courage, empathy and laughter

The Hindu  

Countering the fiercest pace bowlers in their prime, Aunshuman Gaekwad was always a picture of steely calm. Later as a coach, the former India opener was all grace, empathy and laughter with the last-mentioned attribute in full evidence when Anil Kumble got his ‘perfect ten’ against Pakistan at Delhi in 1999. However in his battle against cancer, Gaekwad, Baroda’s mainstay …

Anshuman Gaekwad, former India batter and coach, no more
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Anshuman Gaekwad, former India batter and coach, no more

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Anshuman Gaekwad, who epitomised gutsy batting in the pre-helmet era and stood up to one particularly vicious pace barrage led by Michael Holding on the 1976 Test tour of the West Indies, died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. A second generation India Test cricketer – his father Dattajirao Gaekwad played 11 Tests between 1952 and 1961 …

Anshuman Gaekwad, former India cricketer and coach, passes away at 71 after prolonged battle with cancer
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Anshuman Gaekwad, former India cricketer and coach, passes away at 71 after prolonged battle with cancer

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad has passed away aged 71, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Anshuman Gaekwad BCCI's secretary Jay Shah took to his official X account to express his condolences to Gaekwad's family and friends. In a heartfelt gesture, the BCCI secretary had earlier pledged INR 1 crore to support the former Indian cricketer, personally reaching out to …

Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away at 71 after long battle with cancer
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away at 71 after long battle with cancer

India TV News  

The former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away aged 71 on Wednesday, July 31. "Shri Anshuman Gaekwad Ji will be remembered for his contribution to cricket," PM Modi said in his X post. Jay Shah termed Gaekwad's demise as 'heartbreaking for the cricket fraternity' in his condolence post. "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Aunshuman Gaekwad," …

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