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Nari Contractor

Ex-India Captain Nari Contractor Recovering After Plate, Inserted 60 Years ago, Removed From His Skull

Nari Contractor will be released from the hospital after successfully undergoing an operation to remove the titanium plate that was inserted in his skull 60 years ago following an injury during the 1961-62 tour of the West Indies.

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Jayalalithaa: Tale of MAK Pataudi and Nari Contractor’s secret admirer

From fan-girl moment for cricketers to Hindi film career to politics, Jayalalithaa had seen it all.

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Indian all-time ethnic XIs part V: Parsees

The first Indian Test team consisted of two Parsees, Sorabji Colah and Pheroze Palia.

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Nari Contractor: A delightful afternoon with a delightful man

Nari Contractor — well into his 80s — comes across as a sharp man who remembers events vividly.

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Syed Kirmani nominated for Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award 2015

The Col CK Nayudu Committee met at the Cricket Centre, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) – Mumbai and unanimously nominated Syed Kirmani for the award

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Dilip Sardesai: 10 facts about India’s Renaissance Man

Dilip Sardesai represented India in 30 Tests between 1961 and 1972 and is best remembered for his 642 runs on the victorious tour to the West Indies.

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Makarand Waingankar: A man who has served Indian cricket for decades with rare intensity and passion

Dr Makarand Waingankar is a well-known figure in Indian cricket, having served the sport in various capacities.

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Frank Worrell: 11 things that stand testament to his statesmanship

However, his reputation transcended the field of play and was known as one of the greatest statesmen in the game. Worrell was West Indies’ first black captain and a revered figure around the world.

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11 cricketers whose international careers ended prematurely in their 20s

Craig Kieswetter, the England wicketkeeper-batsman, was forced to retire last month due to an eye injury. Cricket has seen a few players calling it a day in their 20s — for various reasons.

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12 Parsis who played Test cricket for India

The first team from India that travelled to England to play cricket was comprised entirely of Parsis. In many ways, they were the pioneers of Indian cricket.

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