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Salim Durani Died: Team India’s Former Legendary Cricketer Said Goodbye To The World

Sangeeta Viswas
1 year ago

Salim Durani Died: Team India’s Former Legendary Cricketer Said Goodbye To The World. Sunday morning has brought bad news for the Indian Cricket Team.

Durrani said goodbye to the world at the age of 88:-

Former Team India veteran player Salim Durani said goodbye to the world at the age of 88.

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He took his last breath in Jamnagar, Gujarat where he was fighting cancer. Whereas Salim Durrani was born in Afghanistan.

Salim Durani Died: Team India’s Former Legendary Cricketer Said Goodbye To The World

While he played cricket for India for many years. Along with this, he was awarded many awards, among which Arjuna Award is also included.

Salim Durrani played his Test match for India on 1 January 1960 against Australia. This was his debut match and he played cricket for India for almost 13 years.

Salim earned a lot of fame by bowling well:-

During this, he scored 1202 runs in 29 Tests at an average of 25.04. During this, 1 century and 7 half-centuries were also made with his bat.

At the same time, he was such a batsman who used to hit sixes on the demand of the fans. Apart from this, he earned a lot of names by bowling excellently.

Durrani has taken 75 wickets in his international career. He was a left-arm spinner bowler.

Salim Durani Died: Team India’s Former Legendary Cricketer Said Goodbye To The World

At the same time, he played his last Test match against England on 6 February 1973. The amazing thing was that he played his debut match and last match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Durrani was also known for his luxurious looks:-

Salim Durrani was also known for his stunning looks. His fans used to sacrifice their hearts for his look.

Due to this, he also acted in a Bollywood film, at that time Durrani was accompanied by star actress Parveen Babi in that film.

Salim Durani Died: Team India’s Former Legendary Cricketer Said Goodbye To The World

Apart from this, Salim was awarded the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI in 2011.

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At the same time, the Prime Minister of the country Narendra Modi has expressed condolences on the death of Salim Durrani. Along with this, PM Modi wrote that his soul rests in peace.

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