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Eknath Solkar
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, October 07 2016
Curious logic of the fan Part 2: The great team of the 1970s
The fans of Indian cricket of the 1970s are perhaps unique.
Wed, June 24 2015
42 all out: India’s lowest-ever total in Test history
India’s misery was compounded by the fact that Bhagwat Chandrasekar suffered a thumb injury while bowling his 10th over on Day One and did not bowl again.
Mon, June 01 2015
When Eknath Solkar got an ‘unbelievable offer’ to drop a catch!
At the launch of Madhav Apte’s autobiography, As Luck Would Have It, Gavaskar narrated a hilarious incident, which took place during India’s tour to the Caribbean in 1971.
Fri, March 20 2015
11 players from the first World Cup in 1975 who are no more
Four decades have gone by since the inaugural edition of cricket’s quadrennial showpiece. And with passage of time, some of the stalwarts who played in the 1975 champions are no more.
Mon, December 08 2014
When Eknath Solkar proved to be a thorn in Geoff Boycott’s flesh — in more ways than one
Solkar had been a cause for much pain for Boycott, having dismissed him a few times with his left-arm medium-pace, and the hurt showed.
Fri, July 11 2014
Sachin Tendulkar’s class was matched by Sunil Gavaskar, says Bapu Nadkarni
Nadkarni hailed Gavaskar's daredevilry during the latter's 65 birthday celebrations.
Wed, January 08 2014
Farokh Engineer to miss BCCI’s annual awards function after injuring his shoulder
Former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer has hurt his shoulder at his base in Manchester.
Fri, December 27 2013
Bapu Nadkarni surprised by BCCI honour
Nadkarni will be given a special award in recognition of his outstanding contribution
Thu, June 23 2016
Eknath Solkar: Utility all-rounder, superlative fielder
Eknath Solkar bowled seam with new ball and spin with the old, and batted with grit and guts. He was also probably the greatest close-in fielder in history.