India's oldest living first-class cricketer Raiji turns 100

It was a century in real life for Vasant Raiji, India's oldest living first-class cricketer, who turned 100-years-old on Sunday. Raiji, a right-handed batsman, played nine first-class matches in 1940s, scoring 277 runs with 68 being his highest score. Raiji, also a historian, was 13 when India played his first Test at Bombay Gymkhana in South Mumbai and has seen entire journey of Indian Cricket, till date.

He played for Bombay (w Mumbai) and Baroda. Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who recently paid a courtesy visit to Raiji, along with former Australian captain Steve Waugh took to Twitter to wish Raiji.

"Wishing you a very special 100th birthday, Shri Vasant Raiji. Steve & I had a wonderful time listening to some amazing cricket stories about past. Thank you for passing on a treasure trove of memories about our beloved sport," tweeted Tendulkar, who has several records to his name.

Raiji has shared dressing room with likes of Lala Amarnath, Vijay Merchant, CK Nayadu and Vijay Hazare. Raiji, who has also penned several books, resides in posh Walkeshwar area in South Mumbai. 

(Im credits: @Sachin_rt Twitter)