Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who has served the game in different ways after he retired as a player, died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 71. Gaekwad was undergoing treatment for blood cancer at the King’s College Hospital in London before he returned back to the country last month. The BCCI had given a total of Rs 1 crore in order to help in Gaekwad’s treatment and members of 1983 World Cup-winning team also did their fair share in helping the cricketer.
Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India. He also played 205 first-class matches in his career of 22 years.
After his career as a player, he took over as the coach of Indian team. His moments of glory were in Sharjah in 1998 and in a Test match at Ferozeshah Kotla in Delhi when Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets against Pakistan in 1999.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first people to offer his condolences.
“Shri Anshuman Gaekwad Ji will be remembered for his contribution to cricket. He was a gifted player and an outstanding coach. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah also paid his tribute to the late cricketer.
“My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Aunshuman Gaekwad. Heartbreaking for the entire cricket fraternity. May his soul rest in peace,” Shah wrote on ‘X’.
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