Former India all-rounder Salim Durani, aged 88, handed away in the present day. According to PTI, he was residing together with his brother Jahangir Durani in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Durani had damaged his thigh bone when he fell in January this 12 months and needed to bear proximal femoral nail surgical procedure publish that.
Salim Durani was recognized for his aggressive batting and left-arm spin bowling paved manner for lots of victories for India. He had performed a vital position in India’s first Test win in West Indies again in 1971 the place Durani had bowled a memorable spell dismissing the likes of Clive Lloyd and Garry Sobers inside few deliveries. India went on to win the Port of Spain Test by seven wickets to create historical past and Durani had conceded solely 21 runs in 17 overs he bowled.
Overall, Salim Durani performed 29 Test matches for India scoring 1202 runs at a mean of 25.04 with one century and seven half-centuries to his title. He additionally picked up 75 runs with two four-wicket hauls, 3 five-wicket hauls and 1 10-wicket match haul proving his all-round prowess. Overall, Durani performed 170 first-class matches in his profession amassing 8545 runs at a mean of 33.37 with with 14 tons and 45 fifties. With the ball, he scalped a large 484 wickets with 21 five-wicket hauls to his title at a powerful common of 26.09.
Salim Durani had additionally performed a vital position in India’s win over England in 1961-62 season choosing up as many as 23 wickets in 9 innings together with 8 and 10 wickets in Kolkata and Chennai Test respectively. He was additionally India’s first Arjuna Award successful cricketer. Quite a lot of former Indian cricketers paid tribute to Salim Durani and in addition paid their condolences with the household.
“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,” VVS Laxman tweeted.
“Easily one of the most colourful cricketers of India – Salim Durani. Rest in Peace. ॐ शांति,” Ravi Shastri tweeted.
