Former India all-rounder Salim Durani passed away at the age of 88 on 2 April (Sunday). Durani, who was ill for a while, died in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Durani, a left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner, made his debut against Australia in Mumbai on 1 January, 1960.
In his 13-year career, the all-rounder played a key role in taking Indian cricket forward. Before retiring in February 1973, Durani scored 1,202 runs in 29 Test matches at an average of 25.04. The left-hander scored seven fifties and one century during his glittering career.
As a bowler, he took 75 Test wickets with the help of two four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls. The left-arm spinner also bagged 10 wickets in a Test match once during his career.
But it was his prowess in domestic cricket that earned him stardom and fame. In 170 First-Class matches, Durani scored 8,545 runs at an average of 33.37. The batter scored 14 centuries and 45 fifties.
With the ball, the spinner took 484 wickets with 21 five-wicket hauls.
For his contribution to the game, Durani was bestowed with the Arjuna Award in 1961. The national cricket board, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), awarded the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award to Durani in 2011.
Members of the Indian cricket fraternity mourned the loss on Sunday. Former India captain and head coach, Ravi Shastri wrote on Twitter, “Easily one of the most colourful cricketers of India – Salim Durani. Rest in Peace.”
India’s first Arjuna Award winning cricketer and a man who hit sixes on public demand, Salim Durani.
Om Shanti. Heartfelt Condolences to his family , friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/AcJKjMBKaH
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 2, 2023
#SalimDurani no more. Iconic figure for his wondrous all-round skills and ability to hit 6s ‘on demand’. Would have been a sensation in limited overs cricket. Genial, generous, loveable character, but also strongly individualistic. Lived life to the full and on his own terms. RIP
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 2, 2023
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