Remembering Anshuman Gaekwad: A Legend of Indian Cricket
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Death of Anshuman Gaekwad |
| Date | July 31, 2024 |
| Age at Death | 71 |
| Cause of Death | Blood Cancer |
| Treatment Location | King's College London, England; later moved to Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Financial Support | Rs 1 crore provided by BCCI for treatment |
| Cricket Career | - Test Debut: 1974 vs. West Indies - ODI Debut: 1975 vs. England - Last Test: 1984-85 |
| Career Span | 1975-1987 |
| Matches Played | - Tests: 40 - ODIs: 15 |
| Notable Achievements | - 1985 runs in Tests - Highest score: 201 vs. Pakistan (1982-83) - Slowest double-hundred: 671 minutes - 269 runs in ODIs |
| Coaching Career | - Indian men's cricket team coach (1997-2000) - Oversaw Anil Kumble's 10-wicket haul (1999) |
| Administrative Roles | - National selector - President, Baroda Cricket Association - BCCI Apex Council member - ICA representative |
| Awards | - C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award (2018) |
| Autobiography | "Guts Amid Bloodbath" (2023) |