India’s longest-living Check cricketer and former captain Dattajirao Krishnarao Gaekwad handed away at his residence in Baroda on Tuesday. He was 95.
Gaekwad made his India debut throughout the tour to England in 1952 and subsequently featured in 10 extra Checks for the nation, his final look coming in opposition to Pakistan in Chennai in 1961. After a short stint within the aspect within the 1952-53 season, Gaekwad returned as skipper of the nationwide aspect throughout its tour to England six years later, in 1959. Whereas he remodeled 1100 runs on the tour, England comfortably whitewashed the guests 5-0.
Beneath the shade of the banyan tree on the Motibag cricket floor, from his blue Maruti automobile, Indian captain D.Okay. Gaekwad sir tirelessly scouted younger expertise for Baroda cricket, shaping the way forward for our group. His absence might be deeply felt. A terrific loss for cricketing group.… pic.twitter.com/OYyE2ppk88
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 13, 2024
Gaekwad, nevertheless, revelled in home cricket and led Baroda to their first Ranji Trophy title in nearly a decade throughout the 1957-58 season. Gaekwad struck 100 (132) in an innings-victory in opposition to Companies within the ultimate. Total, he amassed 5788 runs in 110 First-Class video games with 17 a whole lot and a career-best of 249*.
Gaekwad, who was India’s longest-living Check cricketer since mid-2016, is the daddy of former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who additionally coached the nationwide aspect in two stints.