Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad dies at 71
Former India cricketer Aunshuman Gaekwad died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.
He was 71.
Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India.
He was also the coach of the Indian team that finished runners-up at the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy.
Gaekwad was undergoing treatment for blood cancer at the King’s College Hospital in London before returning back to the country last month.
The BCCI gave ₹1 crore for Gaekwad’s treatment and members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team also did their bid to help the cricketer.
Gaekwad has also played 205 first-class matches in a career spanning 22 years.
He later took over as coach of the Indian team. His glorious moments came at Sharjah in 1998 and in a Test match at Ferozeshah Kotla when Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in an innings against Pakistan in 1999.
Anshuman Gaekwad will be remembered for his contribution to cricket: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the demise of former India cricketer Aunshuman Gaekwad and said he would be remembered for his contribution to cricket.
“Shri Anshuman Gaekwad ji will be remembered for his contribution to cricket. He was a gifted player and an outstanding coach,” Modi said in a post on X.
“Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” he said.
