Anshuman Gaekwad, former India cricketer and coach

Anshuman Gaekwad, former India cricketer and coach, passes away at 71 after prolonged battle with cancer

Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad has passed away aged 71, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Gaekwad, who also coached India, represented the side in 40 Tests and 15 ODIs from 1975 to 1987. He scored 1985 runs in Tests; his highest score in the format was 201, which came against Pakistan in a marathon 11-hour innings.