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Eknath Solkar
Mon, January 28 2013
Ranji Trophy: The heroes who held Mumbai’s fort when the big stars were away on national duty… Part 3 of 3
Mumbai, or erstwhile Bombay, has definitely produced more Test cricketers of quality than any other Ranji Trophy side. As they eye another Ranji triumph, Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the lesser known stars who had stayed back to serve their team when the big guns were on international duty.
Fri, August 08 2014
The 40 Ranji Trophy triumphs of Mumbai – Part 3 of 4
The current Ranji Trophy final marks Mumbai’s 44th appearance in the title round. The team has triumphed a whopping 39 times. This is the third of the four-part series in which Arunabha Sengupta briefly sketches the previous Mumbai wins in the history of the tournament.
Tue, September 20 2016
The day India ended England’s home rule
Climbing the web spun by Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, India reached a new high by winning their first Test and series in England as spectators sat on the edge of their seats and Ajit Wadekar slept through all of it.
Wed, November 23 2011
Former India players laud Eknath Solkar
Former South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes would have struggled to show his skills at forward short leg position, where the late Eknath Solkar excelled in the late 1960s and 1970s, feels Ravi Shastri.
Wed, November 23 2011
Tendulkar destined to score his 100th ton at Wankhede: Wadekar
Former India skipper Ajit Wadekar voiced confidence that Sachin Tendulkar will score his hundredth century at the Wankhede stadium, saying it was the batting maestro's "destiny" to achieve the feat at his homeground
Tue, April 22 2014
Pataudi was a tiger in the covers; the best in the world
The finest cover fielder by a mile was Tiger Pataudi.
Wed, August 20 2014
1971 tour to WI: When Gavaskar & Sardesai authored an epic series win
In 1971, India registered their first ever away-series wins in West Indies and England.
Sat, June 28 2014
Memories of 1971 – watershed year for Indian cricket
The 1971 team to the West Indies comprised some outstanding players