Ajit Wadekar: Man who made Indian captaincy coveted
If Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi brought princely demeanour to leadership in the swinging 60's, Ajit Wadekar added a dash of middle-class stubbornness during the heady days of early 70's. An astute thinker of the game with copybook technique of the famed 'Bombay School of Batsmanship', Wadekar was more than just the captain, who led India to twin series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971.
Aug 16, 2018, 01:06 AM IST
President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to Ajit Wadekar
President Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the Indian cricketing fraternity in offering tributes to former captain Ajit Wadekar, who died in Mumbai on Wednesday. Wadekar, 77, passed away in Mumbai after prolonged illness.
Aug 16, 2018, 01:02 AM IST
Former Indian cricket captain Ajit Wadekar dies at 77
The legendary cricketer died in a hospital in Mumbai after prolonged illness.
Aug 15, 2018, 23:04 PM IST
