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England vs India 1971
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.
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.
Mon, August 25 2014
India’s first Test series victory in England
Sun, July 06 2014
Magic Moments of Indian tours to England Part 7 of 16 — Bhagwath Chandrasekhar shatters John Edrich’s stump
Bhagwath Chandrasekhar spun his web around the English batsmen in the second innings.
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.