Salim Durrani. He became one of the most popular cricketers in India in the sixties. According to the demands of the fans, this cricketer hit 6-7 sixes. He died on Sunday (April 2). Durrani died at his home in Jamnagar, Gujarat. He was 88 years old at the time of his death. He was suffering from cancer for a long time. He was admitted to the hospital last January with a fractured femur. Then he had to undergo surgery. Durrani was born in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. He was born on 11 December 1934. But grew up mainly in Gujarat. This is where he started his cricket. Made his debut in international cricket for India in 1960. He played for the national team till 1973. The left-arm spinner contributed to the first Test series win against England in the 1961-62 season. He took 18 wickets in the last 2 Tests. He also made a great contribution to India’s victory in Port of Spain in 1971. He dismissed Clive Lloyd and Gary Sobers.

Madhya Pradesh won the Duleep Trophy the following year based on his all-around performance. He took 9 wickets with the ball in the final against Western Region. And he remained unbeaten on 83 runs while leading the run chase with the bat. As a result of which Rob rose, it is Duleep Trophy or Durrani Trophy! Once Durani was dropped from the Test team, there were chants. The supporters said, ‘No Durrani, No Test’. The selectors were forced to call him up for the next Test against England at home. Durrani became the first Indian cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award. Durani is the owner of 1 thousand 202 runs and 75 wickets with a century in 29 Tests. However, many people say that it is not only difficult to measure him in statistics, but it is impossible. Cricket consciousness is the thing that is missing in the statistics!