Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away after prolonged battle with blood cancer
Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad (extreme right) passes away at 71
On Wednesday (Jul31), former Indian cricketer and coach Anshuman Gaekwad passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. Gaekwad played for India for a period of 12 years, from 1975 to 1987, where the former opening batterrepresented the national side in 40 Tests and 15 ODIs. He also served as the men's team head coach in two stints (during which India ended as runners-up in the 2000 Champions Trophy). In addition, heserved as a national selector in the 1990s and the president of the Indian Cricketers' Association.
Post his demise, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah reacted to the news on X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Aunshuman Gaekwad. Heartbreaking for the entire cricket fraternity. May his soul rest in peace."
Former Indian captain and BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly also reacted on Xcalling it 'terrible' news.
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PM Narendra Modi also wrote on Xsaying, "Shri Anshuman Gaekwad Ji will be remembered for his contribution to cricket. He was a gifted player and an outstanding coach. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Gaekwad was battling blood cancer for quite some time and struggling financially. Recently, the BCCI Secretary pledged INR 10 million (INR 1 crore) for his treatment after Gaekwad revealed his financial struggles to former cricketer Sandeep Patil. Along with Patil, Kapil Dev and other former cricketerssuch as Mohinder Amarnath, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Madan Lal, Ravi Shastri, and Kirti Azad, worked towards raising funds to support Gaekwad.
Despite all the help and the brave battle shown against cancer, Gaekwad passed away at 71, leaving a huge void in Indian cricket.