Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar wasn't happy with the delay in the Indian cricket team sporting black armbands in memory of former skipper Dattajirao Gaekwad who passed away recently on February 13. The Rohit Sharma-led side wore black armbands on day 3 (Feb 17) of the ongoing Test against England in Rajkot but Gavaskar thought that the team could have done it earlier.

"Better late than never... they should've done it on Day 1 but better late than never," Gavaskar said while commentating during day 3. "He was captain of the Indian team in a five-match series. He captained four out of the five matches and the other one was captained by Pankaj Roy," he added.

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Earlier on Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in a statement, had informed: "Team India will be wearing black arm bands in memory of Dattajirao Gaekwad, former India captain and India's oldest Test cricketer who passed away recently."

Gaekwad had passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday (Feb 13) in Vadodara. He was India's oldest living Test cricketer who played in 11 Tests between 1952 and 1961 including his captaincy stint in 1959 tour of England. According to the news agency PTI, Gaekwad died due to age-related ailments.

Gaekwad was a right hand batter who scored 350 runs in Tests at an average of 18.41 with a highest score of 52 against West Indies in New Delhi in 1959. He is survived by his son Anshuman Gaekwad, also a former Indian cricketer and coach of the national team.

Despite his limited exploits in international cricket, Gaekwad was a force to reckon with in domestic Ranji Trophy - India's premier first class tournament. He represented Baroda (Vadodara) all through his career from 1947 to 1961 and scored 5,788 runs at an average of 36.40.

Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar wasn't happy with the delay in the Indian cricket team sporting black armbands in memory of former skipper Dattajirao Gaekwad who passed away recently on February 13.

Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar wasn't happy with the delay in the Indian cricket team sporting black armbands in memory of former skipper Dattajirao Gaekwad who passed away recently on February 13. The Rohit Sharma-led side wore black armbands on day 3 (Feb 17) of the ongoing Test against England in Rajkot but Gavaskar thought that the team could have done it earlier. "Better late than never... they should've done it on Day 1 but better late than never," Gavaskar said while commentating during day 3. "He was captain of the Indian team in a five-match series. He captained four out of the five matches and the other one was captained by Pankaj Roy," he added. Also Read: IND vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 3: Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton after Mohammed Siraj's four-for put India on top in Rajkot Earlier on Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in a statement, had informed: "Team India will be wearing black arm bands in memory of Dattajirao Gaekwad, former India captain and India's oldest Test cricketer who passed away recently." Gaekwad had passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday (Feb 13) in Vadodara. He was India's oldest living Test cricketer who played in 11 Tests between 1952 and 1961 including his captaincy stint in 1959 tour of England. According to the news agency PTI, Gaekwad died due to age-related ailments. Gaekwad was a right hand batter who scored 350 runs in Tests at an average of 18.41 with a highest score of 52 against West Indies in New Delhi in 1959. He is survived by his son Anshuman Gaekwad, also a former Indian cricketer and coach of the national team. Despite his limited exploits in international cricket, Gaekwad was a force to reckon with in domestic Ranji Trophy - India's premier first class tournament. He represented Baroda (Vadodara) all through his career from 1947 to 1961 and scored 5,788 runs at an average of 36.40.

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Former India Test captain Dattajirao Gaekwad has passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday (Feb 13) in Vadodara. He was India's oldest living Test cricketer who played in 11 Tests between 1952 and 1961 including his captaincy stint in 1959 tour of England. According to the news agency PTI, Gaekwad died due to age-related ailments.

Gaekwad was a right hand batter who scored 350 runs in Tests at an average of 18.41 with a highest score of 52 against West Indies in New Delhi in 1959. He is survived by his son Anshuman Gaekwad, also a former Indian cricketer and coach of the national team.

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Retired all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who also hails from Vadodara, shared an emotional post on Gaekwad's demise on social media platform X.

"Under the shade of the banyan tree at the Motibag cricket ground, from his blue Maruti car, Indian captain D.K. Gaekwad sir tirelessly scouted young talent for Baroda cricket, shaping the future of our team. His absence will be deeply felt. A great loss for cricketing community. #RIP #DKGaekwad @gaeky," wrote Pathan in his post.&nbsp;

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Despite his limited exploits in international cricket, Gaekwad was a force to reckon with in domestic Ranji Trophy - India's premier first class tournament. He represented Baroda (Vadodara) all through his career from 1947 to 1961 and scored 5,788 runs at an average of 36.40.&nbsp;

Gaekwad also scored 17 centuries along with three double-centuries with 249 not out against Maharashtra in 1959-60 season being his highest score. He also led Baroda to the title under his captaincy in 1957-58 season when&nbsp;the team beat Services in the final.

Gaekwad had become India's oldest living Test cricketer after the demise&nbsp;of batter Deepak Shodhan, who died at the age of 87. Madras cricketer Chingleput Gopinath, aged 93 years and 349 days, is now India's oldest living Test cricketer.

Former India Test captain Dattajirao Gaekwad has passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday (Feb 13) in Vadodara. He was India's oldest living Test cricketer who played in 11 Tests between 1952 and 1961 including his captaincy stint in 1959 tour of England.

Former India Test captain Dattajirao Gaekwad has passed away at the age of 95 on Tuesday (Feb 13) in Vadodara. He was India's oldest living Test cricketer who played in 11 Tests between 1952 and 1961 including his captaincy stint in 1959 tour of England. According to the news agency PTI, Gaekwad died due to age-related ailments. Gaekwad was a right hand batter who scored 350 runs in Tests at an average of 18.41 with a highest score of 52 against West Indies in New Delhi in 1959. He is survived by his son Anshuman Gaekwad, also a former Indian cricketer and coach of the national team. Also Read: Former skipper Tamim Iqbal left out of Bangladesh's central contract list Retired all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who also hails from Vadodara, shared an emotional post on Gaekwad's demise on social media platform X. "Under the shade of the banyan tree at the Motibag cricket ground, from his blue Maruti car, Indian captain D.K. Gaekwad sir tirelessly scouted young talent for Baroda cricket, shaping the future of our team. His absence will be deeply felt. A great loss for cricketing community. #RIP #DKGaekwad @gaeky," wrote Pathan in his post. Under the shade of the banyan tree at the Motibag cricket ground, from his blue Maruti car, Indian captain D.K. Gaekwad sir tirelessly scouted young talent for Baroda cricket, shaping the future of our team. His absence will be deeply felt. A great loss for cricketing community.… pic.twitter.com/OYyE2ppk88 — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 13, 2024 × Despite his limited exploits in international cricket, Gaekwad was a force to reckon with in domestic Ranji Trophy - India's premier first class tournament. He represented Baroda (Vadodara) all through his career from 1947 to 1961 and scored 5,788 runs at an average of 36.40. Gaekwad also scored 17 centuries along with three double-centuries with 249 not out against Maharashtra in 1959-60 season being his highest score. He also led Baroda to the title under his captaincy in 1957-58 season when the team beat Services in the final. Gaekwad had become India's oldest living Test cricketer after the demise of batter Deepak Shodhan, who died at the age of 87. Madras cricketer Chingleput Gopinath, aged 93 years and 349 days, is now India's oldest living Test cricketer.

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