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Ajit Laxman Wadekar (pronunciation ⓘ; 1 April 1941 – 15 August 2018) was an Indian international cricketer who played for the Indian national team between 1966 and 1974. Described as an "aggressive batsman", Wadekar made his first-class debut in 1958, before making his foray into international cricket in 1966.
An aggressive left-hand batsman who became slightly bogged down by responsibility, Ajit Wadekar's name will forever be linked with 1971 when he led the Indian team to historic triumphs in the...
- Male
- May 1, 1941
- India
Aug 15, 2018 · Ajit Wadekar passed away at the age of 77. He led India to famous series win in England and West Indies in 1971. The cricketing fraternity paid their condolences to his family in Twitter.
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Aug 15, 2018 · The left-handed batsman, who led India to triumphs in England and West Indies in 1971, scored 2,113 runs in 37 Test matches. He also served as coach, manager and chairman of selectors for India.
Aug 15, 2018 · Former India captain Ajit Wadekar passes away aged 77. Born in Mumbai on 1 April 1941, Wadekar would go on to serve Indian cricket with distinction for more than 40 years as a player, selector, manager, and match referee, and received a lifetime achievement award from the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2011.
Aug 15, 2018 · Wadekar led India to their first series wins in the West Indies and England in 1971, and later coached them to success in 1992-93. He was an aggressive batsman and a fine slip fielder in his playing days.
Aug 16, 2018 · Ajit Wadekar, who led India to historic series wins in England and West Indies in 1971, passed away on 15 August 2018. He was a left-handed batsman, a coach, a manager and a selector for Indian cricket.
