Salim durani

Bio/Wiki Full name Salim Aziz Durani [1] Nickname(s) Prince Salim [2] [3] Profession Former Indian Cricketer (all-rounder) Famous for The first cricketer to win an Arjuna Award. Physical Stats & More Height (approx.) in centimeters - 185 cm in meters - 1.8 m in feet & inches - 6’ 2” Weight (approx.) in kilograms - 55 kg in pounds - 120 lbs Eye Colour Blue Hair Colour Salt and pepper Cricket International Debut Test- On 1 January 1960 against Australia at Mumbai Last Match Test- On 6 February 1973 against England at Mumbai Domestic/State Team • Saurashtra • Gujarat • Rajasthan • Central Zone Coach/Mentor Batting Style Left-handed Bowling Style Left-arm orthodox spin Awards • 1961: Arjuna Award • 2011: CK Nayudu Award for lifetime achievement Acting Debut Film (Hindi): Ek Masoom (1969) as Deepak/Ramesh Personal Life Date of Birth 11 December 1934 (Tuesday) Birthplace He was born in Afghanistan. Date of Death 2 April 2023 Place of Death Jamnagar, Gujarat, India Age (at the time of death) 88 Years Death Cause Cancer [4] Zodiac sign Sagittarius Signature/Autograph Nationality Indian Religion Islam Caste Pathan [5] Relationships & More Marital Status Married [6] Family Parents Father- Abdul Aziz Durani (cricket coach, sub-inspector) Mother- Not Known Siblings Brother- Jahangir Durani Sister- Meenu and Nigar (retired teacher) Favourites Cricketer Batsman- Sir Frank Worrell Cricket Ground Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai Some Lesser Known Facts About Salim Durani • Salim Durani was an ...

• Test debut(cap 1 January 1960v Last Test 6 February 1973v Domestic team information Years Team 1953 1954–1956 1956–1978 Career statistics Competition Matches 29 170 Runs scored 1,202 8,545 25.04 33.37 100s/50s 1/7 14/45 Top score 104 137 6,446 28,130 74 484 35.42 26.09 3 21 10 wickets in match 1 2 Best bowling 6/73 8/99 Catches/ 14/– 144/4 Source: 12 June 2013 Salim Aziz Durani ( سليم عزيز دراني; ( help· info); 11 December 1934 – 2 April 2023) was an Afghan-born Indian Early life [ ] Salim Durani was born in a Salim Durani left Cricket career [ ] Durani was the hero of India's series victory against England in 1961–62. He took 8 and 10 wickets in their wins at In his 50 Test innings, he made just the one As the only Afghanistan-born Indian test cricketer, he was present during the historic India vs Afghanistan test match on 14 June 2018. Film career [ ] Durani appeared in the film Charitra with Death [ ] Salim Durani died from cancer on 2 April 2023, at the age of 88. He was living with his brother, Jahangir Durani, in Gujarat's It was said that Salim Durrani used to hit a six on the demand of the audience in the cricket field. People also called him a romantic hero. Prime Minister of India Notes [ ] • . Retrieved 26 July 2017. • Rajamani, RC (8 June 2011). The Hindu Business Line. • Magazine, Pradeep (2 April 2023). The Wire. • • . Retrieved 25 January 2007. • ^ a b The Hindu. 27 May 2011. Archived from . Retrieved 27 May 2011. • The Hindu. 2 April 2023. . Retrieved 27 ...

NEW DELHI: Sunil Gavaskar had once written that if ever Salim Durani wrote his autobiography, the apt title would be, 'Ask for a Six'. Those who are still alive to recollect Indian cricket's nascent days in the 1960s and early 70s, one thing that remains etched in almost everyone's memory is that if spectators wanted a big hit, Durani duly obliged. By shouting "Sixerrrrr, Sixerrrr', the 90,000 spectators at the then raucous Eden Gardens would make optimal use of their lungs. And legend has it that the very next ball would either soar into long on or deep midwicket stands. Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200 plus runs he scored and 75 wickets that he took with his mean left-arm spin. He was a "Prince" in terms of attitude and also won many hearts. A lone hundred, three five-wicket hauls, and a mediocre batting average of 25-plus doesn't tell the whole story. At a time when Test match fee was Rs 300, Durani was more of an amateur, whose only agenda was to enjoy and let others have fun. Gavaskar's 774 runs on his debut Test series in the West Indies in 1971 was a seminal moment in Indian cricket history, as the country won its first series in the Caribbean. But would India have been able to win that Test match in Port of Spain if 'Prince Salim' wouldn't have got Clive Lloyd and Sir Garfield Sobers in a single spell as West Indies collapsed in their second inni...

Salim Durani, whose match-winning deliveries and six-hitting skills are part of Indian cricket's folklore, and whose fetching looks added a dash of style and romance to the game in the 1960s and 1970s, passed away at his Jamnagar residence on Sunday. He was 88. Durani, the first cricketer to win the Arjuna Award, had a surgery after breaking his thigh bone in January. Young modern-day fans might wonder what was so special about him after looking at the all-rounder's international career: 29 Tests. 1,204 runs (avg: 25) and 75 wickets (avg: 35) spanning 13 years (1960-73). But like his fictional namesake Saleem Sinai in Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children', Durani was in central situations in several key moments of India's cricket history. Durani's left-arm spin - he took a 10-wicket haul in Madras- fashioned India's 2-0 triumph over England in 1961-62 when series wins were as rare as films without songs. A few months later, the southpaw counterattacked the intimidating Wes Hall of West Indies for 104 when several others "crumpled". At a time when Mughal-e-Azam's Prince Salim was on a million minds, Durani became the people's shehzada (prince) Salim. He was a hero and a star rolled into one. PM Modi hailed Durani as a "cricketing legend and an institution in himself". 'Shehzada' Salim was sixer king In 1971, the left-arm spinner famously promised captain Ajit Wadekar the night before that he would get the wickets of Gary Sobers and Clive Lloyd. Durani walked the talk, lead...

Karsan Ghavri broke the news early morning - “Salim Durani passed away.” Ghavri was one of the few in touch with Salim bhai, ignored by the world of cricket and neglected by his loved ones. Durani, the man, who ruled Indian cricket in the 1960s, suffered during his final days, physically and mentally, confined to the bed in his two-room rented apartment, unable to walk without support. He was 88. Former India cricketer Salim Durani passes away aged 88 Salim bhai, who once attracted a large number of women to Test cricket with his dashing look and game, died unsung in Jamnagar, Gujarat. His final journey left him disillusioned. “I was devastated to see him in that state, helpless, with sadness in his eyes. It was so hard to accept,” said Ghavri about his recent meetings with Salim bhai, who batted and bowled left-handed. His Ranji Trophy debut for Saurashtra against Gujarat in 1953 was marked by a dazzling 108. Two matches later, he was playing against New Zealand XI. He scored nothing and did not get to bowl in the company of Syed Mushtaq Ali, Baloo Gupte, Chandu Sarwate and Jasu Patel. He took lessons from them and grew into a formidable all-rounder. Salim bhai was a towering figure in a dressing room that included Tiger Pataudi and Chandu Borde. He made his debut in the Bombay Test along with Budhi Kunderan against Richie Benaud’s Australia in 1960. Durani played 29 Tests over a period of 13 years. His lone Test century (104) came at Port of Spain against a West Indian a...

Salim Durani, the debonair India cricketer of the 1960s with a movie star looks, a puckish sense of humour, and a penchant for hitting monstrous sixes on demand, died on Sunday.He was 88. His death was confirmed by sources close to the family. He had been living with his younger brother, Jahangir Durani, in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The Kabul-born Durani, who packed a punch with his bat and was also a handy left-arm orthodox bowler, played 29 Tests and was instrumental in India defeating England 2-0 in the historic five-match Test series in 1961-62, picking up eight and 10 wickets in the team's victories at Calcutta and Madras. In the era of 1960-1973, Durani marked his presence with his pure ability to send the ball flying into the stands. He was an allrounder and had a unique ability to finish off the game either with the bat or with the ball. He was a part of India's successful victory against England in 1961-62. Durani capped off an impressive display by picking up eight wickets against the English team. In his illustrious career, Durani also picked up the wickets of one of the best cricketers like Clive Lloyd and Gary Sobers. With his slow left-arm orthodox bowling style Durani certainly knew how to increase the intensity in a game and add a touch of entertainment for the fans as well. The former Indian cricketer featured in 29 Test matches for team India and scored 1,202 runs with an average of 25.04. He also had a century and seven half-centuries in his career. With the ba...

Salim Durani Dies At 88: Tributes Pour In For Legendary Indian Cricketer Salim Durani, the debonair India cricketer of the 1960s with a movie star looks, a puckish sense of humour, and a penchant for hitting monstrous sixes on demand, died on Sunday at the age of 88. • Press Trust of India • Updated: April 02, 2023 10:20 AM IST Salim Durani, the debonair India cricketer of the 1960s with a movie star looks, a puckish sense of humour, and a penchant for hitting monstrous sixes on demand, died on Sunday. He was 88. His death was confirmed by sources close to the family. He had been living with his younger brother, Jahangir Durani, in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Durani had undergone a proximal femoral nail surgery after he broke his thigh bone in a fall in January this year. The Kabul-born Durani, who packed a punch with his bat and was also a handy left-arm orthodox bowler, played 29 Tests and was instrumental in India defeating England 2-0 in the historic five-match Test series in 1961-62, picking up eight and 10 wickets in the team's victories at Calcutta and Madras. Durani, known for his fine dressing style and swagger, scored just one century though he had seven fifties in the 50 innings he played for the country, scoring 1,202 runs. Here's how Twitter reacted: Listen to the "Easily one of the most colourful cricketers of India - Salim Durani. Rest in Peace. Om Shanti," former India head coach Ravi Shastri tweeted. Easily one of the most colourful cricketers of India - Salim Dura...

Those who are still alive to recollect Indian cricket's nascent days in the 1960s and early 70s, one thing that remains etched in almost everyone's memory is that if spectators wanted a big hit, Durani duly obliged. By shouting "Sixerrrrr, Sixerrrr', the 90,000 spectators at the then raucous Eden Gardens would make optimal use of their lungs. And legend has it that the very next ball would either soar into long on or deep midwicket stands. Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200 plus runs he scored and 75 wickets that he took with his mean left-arm spin. The 88-year-old breathed his last on Sunday but the first and only Afghanistan-born cricketer to play Test cricket for India will forever remain 'Prince Salim' of Indian cricket, Salim bhai to all young and old, and Salim uncle to Gavaskar. He was a "Prince" in terms of attitude and also won many hearts. A lone hundred, three five-wicket hauls, and a mediocre batting average of 25-plus doesn't tell the whole story. At a time when Test match fee was Rs 300, Durani was more of an amateur, whose only agenda was to enjoy and let others have fun. Gavaskar's 774 runs on his debut Test series in the West Indies in 1971 was a seminal moment in Indian cricket history, as the country won its first series in the Caribbean. But would India have been able to win that Test match in Port of Spain if 'Prince Salim' wouldn't ha...

Bio/Wiki Full name Salim Aziz Durani [1] Nickname(s) Prince Salim [2] [3] Profession Former Indian Cricketer (all-rounder) Famous for The first cricketer to win an Arjuna Award. Physical Stats & More Height (approx.) in centimeters - 185 cm in meters - 1.8 m in feet & inches - 6’ 2” Weight (approx.) in kilograms - 55 kg in pounds - 120 lbs Eye Colour Blue Hair Colour Salt and pepper Cricket International Debut Test- On 1 January 1960 against Australia at Mumbai Last Match Test- On 6 February 1973 against England at Mumbai Domestic/State Team • Saurashtra • Gujarat • Rajasthan • Central Zone Coach/Mentor Batting Style Left-handed Bowling Style Left-arm orthodox spin Awards • 1961: Arjuna Award • 2011: CK Nayudu Award for lifetime achievement Acting Debut Film (Hindi): Ek Masoom (1969) as Deepak/Ramesh Personal Life Date of Birth 11 December 1934 (Tuesday) Birthplace He was born in Afghanistan. Date of Death 2 April 2023 Place of Death Jamnagar, Gujarat, India Age (at the time of death) 88 Years Death Cause Cancer [4] Zodiac sign Sagittarius Signature/Autograph Nationality Indian Religion Islam Caste Pathan [5] Relationships & More Marital Status Married [6] Family Parents Father- Abdul Aziz Durani (cricket coach, sub-inspector) Mother- Not Known Siblings Brother- Jahangir Durani Sister- Meenu and Nigar (retired teacher) Favourites Cricketer Batsman- Sir Frank Worrell Cricket Ground Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai Some Lesser Known Facts About Salim Durani • Salim Durani was an ...

Those who are still alive to recollect Indian cricket's nascent days in the 1960s and early 70s, one thing that remains etched in almost everyone's memory is that if spectators wanted a big hit, Durani duly obliged. By shouting "Sixerrrrr, Sixerrrr', the 90,000 spectators at the then raucous Eden Gardens would make optimal use of their lungs. And legend has it that the very next ball would either soar into long on or deep midwicket stands. Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200 plus runs he scored and 75 wickets that he took with his mean left-arm spin. The 88-year-old breathed his last on Sunday but the first and only Afghanistan-born cricketer to play Test cricket for India will forever remain 'Prince Salim' of Indian cricket, Salim bhai to all young and old, and Salim uncle to Gavaskar. He was a "Prince" in terms of attitude and also won many hearts. A lone hundred, three five-wicket hauls, and a mediocre batting average of 25-plus doesn't tell the whole story. At a time when Test match fee was Rs 300, Durani was more of an amateur, whose only agenda was to enjoy and let others have fun. Gavaskar's 774 runs on his debut Test series in the West Indies in 1971 was a seminal moment in Indian cricket history, as the country won its first series in the Caribbean. But would India have been able to win that Test match in Port of Spain if 'Prince Salim' wouldn't ha...