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Vengsarkar's prime, Chetan-Maninder's magic, Kapil's finest hour as Test s
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Back in 1986, 15 years after Ajit Wadekar led India to their first conquest of England, Kapil's men landed on English shores to face a strong English side under the leadership of Mike Gatting and David Gower. India had a strong batting line-up, powered by an in-form Mohammed Azharuddin, Suni
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Wadekar's resilience, Chandrasekhar's storm: How India conquered England s
Updated : 9 months ago IST
As Team India practices and sweats it hard, they will have three captains and their teams to take inspiration from: Ajit Wadekar, who won India their first series in England back in 1971, Kapil Dev, who repeated the feat in 1986 and Rahul Dravid, who brought the Pataudi Trophy back home i
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"Happy that stands have been named after Wadekar, Rohit, Pawar, Kale": Dil
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) inaugurated four new named spaces at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, paying tribute to legendary figures associated with Mumbai and Indian cricket.
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History Turns a Leaf at Wankhede as MCA Honours Mumbai Greats
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In a ceremony graced by dignitaries from the cricketing world, the Association unveiled three stands named after former MCA President Sharad Pawar, India's World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma, and former Indian captain late Ajit Wadekar, respectively. In addition, the MCA Office Lounge de
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Devendra Fadnavis hails Sharad Pawar for his contribution in Indian cricke
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Four new spaces were inaugurated at the Wankhede stadium: Grand Stand Level 3: Shri Sharad Pawar Stand, Grand Stand Level 4: Ajit Wadekar Stand, and Divecha Pavilion Level 3: Rohit Sharma Stand. In a heartfelt tribute to the Late Amol Kale, the ex-president of the sport's governing body i
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Best Coaches in India
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26: In the vast and diverse landscape of India, excellence in various fields has been driven by dedicated and skilled coaches. These mentors, hailing from different domains, have shaped countless lives, instilled discipline, and guided their proteges to unparalleled s
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On this day in 1971: India win its first-ever Test series on English soil
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Ajit Wadekar-led side defeated England to seal India's first Test series triumph on English soil.
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On this day in 1974, India played its first-ever ODI match
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
It played against England at Leeds and lost by four wickets
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1971 series win in England lifted spirits of Indian cricket in huge manner
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Headingley [UK], August 24 (ANI): As Team India completed 50 years of the historic 1971 Test series win in England, head coach Ravi Shastri reminisced his memories of that epic tour and explained how it ushered a new chapter in Indian cricket.
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Gavaskar felicitated by BCCI on 50th anniversary of Test debut
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): As former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar celebrates the 50th anniversary of his Test debut, the batting legend on Saturday made his social media debut as he finally created an account on Instagram.
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Thank you for inspiring generations of cricketers: Harbhajan to Gavaskar
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Saturday congratulated former skipper and legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar and thanked him for inspiring generations of cricketers as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of his Test debut.
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Always tried to be like Gavaskar, that has never changed: Tendulkar
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): As former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar celebrates the 50th anniversary of his Test debut, Sachin Tendulkar thanked the batting great, saying Gavaskar showed the light to every young cricketer.
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