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Ajit Wadekar
Fri, August 17 2018
Mumbai bids tearful adieu to former India captain Ajit Wadekar
Wadekar's body was kept at his Worli residence this morning for his well-wishers to pay their tributes. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli, Sameer Dighe, former hockey captain M M Somaiya and others paid tributes to the former captain of India
Fri, August 17 2018
Ajit Wadekar knew how to bring the best out of the players: Sachin Tendulkar
Remembering former Indian captain Ajit Wadekar, who passed away aged 77 on Wednesday, Sachin Tendulkar said that Wadekar’s passing was an irreparable and personal a loss for him, adding he knew how to bring the best out of the players.
Thu, August 16 2018
If Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi brought dignity, Ajit Wadekar brought toughness
While Pataudi brought the idea of playing together as a team to the fore, Wadekar brought the toughness of Mumbai cricket to the national setup
Thu, August 16 2018
BCCI joins former cricketers in paying respect to Ajit Wadekar
The BCCI has joined India’s current and former cricketers in paying its respects to Ajit Wadekar, the former Indian captain who died Wednesday night.
Thu, August 16 2018
Ajit Wadekar: The man who taught India to win overseas
Wadekar had led India to their first wins in West Indies and England. During his stint as manager India didn't lose a single home series. He also became Chairman of Selectors.
Wed, August 15 2018
Former India Test captain Ajit Wadekar passes away aged 77
Wadekar famously captained India to their maiden Test series wins in the West Indies England, both in 1971, and after retiring he served as India’s coach and manager and chairman of selectors for the BCCI.
Tue, July 24 2018
Indian Test triumphs in England, Part 1: Ajit Wadekar’s men create history at The Oval, 1971
India had lost 15 out of their 19 Tests on English soil before the tour, drawing only rest. In fact had lost 11 of their last 12, the run punctuated only by a rain-hit draw.
Fri, July 06 2018
MCA extends deadline for coach selection to July 9
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today extended till July 9 the deadline for making application for the positions of the coaches of Mumbai Ranji and Under-19 teams.
Fri, June 29 2018
MCA asks Ajit Wadekar on his availability for CIC activity
Ajit Wadekar was discharged from a city hospital after recuperating from an illness last week.
Wed, June 20 2018
Karsan Ghavri to join MCA Cricket Improvement Committee
Karsan Ghavri will be the third member of MCA CIC, after Ajit Wadekar and Amol Muzumdar.