He played 40 Checks and 15 Wickets for India between 1975 and 1987, before becoming a selection, and afterward, the coach of the national team
Anshuman Gaekwad, the past India flour and regional head coach, has died aged 71, following a long struggle with body cancer. Gaekwad, who was in London till next month, died in Baroda after a short time in the ICU due to various wellness issues.
Gaekwad played 40 Checks and 15 Wickets for India between 1975 and 1987, before becoming a selection, and afterward, the coach of the national team.
As a flour, Gaekwad scored 1985 goes from 70 Examine innings, with a highest score of 201 against Pakistan in 1982-83, where he quietly batted for 671 minutes- next the slowest always double-century in first-class cricket.
My second West Zone captain! Shocking to hear about his fate. He was One player in the West Zone that every Mumbai player Respected. He had Balls of material. 71. There is no end date for Charlie Maan. God thank his heart and condolences to Jyothi, children and the household# AnshumanGaikwad photograph. twitter.com/ieejfYjogN
— Ravi Shastri ( @RaviShastriOfc ) August 1, 2024
He likewise reportedly made 81 in Jamaica against a West Indies part boasting the likes of Michael Holding in its attack- a miracle rendered equally remarkable by the fact that it came in an era when there were neither helmets nor restrictions on bouncers. Gaekwad had to have an activity after he was stung on the neck by a Holding boy that punctured his ears.
Aunshu bhai's departure has me greatly depressed. He was strongly associated with my job as selection, coach but more importantly often had my back. a compassionate individual with a pro-active dynamic ability. Our brotherhood is going to lose you Aunshubhai. Perhaps God give…
— Anil Kumble ( @anilkumble1074 ) August 1, 2024
India captain Rohit Sharma said he was "absolutely devastated" to hear the news. On the day of the first international match against Sri Lanka, Rohit said," I had a few conversations with him during the BCCI honours, and on a specific note as well." He was present when I was playing the Ranji Trophy, and I got to talk to him when he had a few things to talk about my game as well, which surprised me because he had been like a great cricket player. It's always good to learn from your seniors, comprehend how cricket was once played, how difficult it was, and then share his experiences with cricket and what his thoughts are about it. That was a great understanding at that time, in my opinion. Apologies to his community, it's not a good moment when you lose your loved ones, it's often difficult. I was fortunate to have a several opportunities to meet him and speak with him directly.
Between 1997 and 2000, Gaekwad served as the coach of India. He first took over in the Sachin Tendulkar period where he oversaw a period of transition, and afterward came back in the middle of the match-fixing story, after Kapil Dev's departure for a short period while a continuous appointee was being finalised.
Among India's higher points during his career were the Independence Cup defeat, a 2-1 house line win against Australia, Anil Kumble's 10-wicket pull against Pakistan to level the Test collection at home, and a drawn ODI series in New Zealand. At the request of AC Muthiah, the then BCCI president, he returned to take them to the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy final, where they lost to New Zealand in the final.
Roger Binny, the BCCI president, said in tribute:" Anshuman Gaekwad's passing is a great loss for Indian cricket. His dedication, resilience, and love for the game were unparalleled. He was not just a cricketer but a mentor and a friend to many. The cricketing community will miss him dearly, and his contributions will always be remembered".
Earlier this month, the BCCI had released INR 1 crore towards Gaekwad's treatment, after Kapil and Sandeep Patil urged the board to help him.
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