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 bowled a memorable spell dismissing the likes of Clive Lloyd and Garry Sobers within few deliveries. Also Read: Parineeti Chopra and AAP MLA Raghav Chadha spotted together amid roka rumours | Video

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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. …

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 …

Former cricketer Salim Durani dies at 88
1 year, 8 months ago

Former cricketer Salim Durani dies at 88

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Salim Durani, the debonair India cricketer of the 1960s with a movie-star looks, a puckish sense of humour, and a penchant for hitting monstrous sixes on demand, died on Sunday. The Kabul-born Durani, who packed a punch with his bat and was also a handy left-arm orthodox bowler, played 29 Tests and was instrumental in India defeating England …

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 …

Former India cricketer Salim Durani passes away aged 88
1 year, 8 months ago

Former India cricketer Salim Durani passes away aged 88

The Hindu  

Former India cricketer Salim Durani breathed his last Sunday morning at his Jamnagar house due to age-related ailments, confirmed his family sources. Born to 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 …

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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