'Pained': PM Modi Mourns Demise of Indian Cricket Great Anshuman Gaekwad

India's former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away at the age of 71 on Wednesday after a long and painful battle with Blood Cancer.

As Anshuman Gaekwad passed away the nation mourned the demise of Indian Cricket Legend. And leading the mourning was India's honourary Prime Minister Narendra Modi who shared his condolences for Anshuman Gaekwas on his X account.  

PM Modi mourns demise of Anshuman Gaekwad

Anshuman Gaekwad's passing came as a big blow to Indian Cricket and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his Social Media to share condolences to the late cricketer's family.

“Shri Anshuman Gaekwad Ji will be remembered for his contribution to cricket. He was a gifted player and an outstanding coach. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” wrote PM Modi on X. 

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Anshuman Gaikwad's Career for Team India

Anshuman Gaekwad was a stalwart of Indian Cricket as he represented his nation in 40 Tests and 15 ODIs. He was also the coach of Indian Cricket Team from 1997 to 1999. 

A gritty opening batter, he was known for his dogged defense with a very high back lift. Between 1974 and 1984, he was involved in the game of musical chair with Chetan Chauhan for the role of second opener to partner Sunil Gavaskar in the Indian team.

A genial personality, he scored a double hundred against Imran Khan's Pakistan, which was one of the slowest double tons of that time. The match was played at Jalandhar.

A bespectacled opener, Gaekwad's finest hour came while facing a young Michael Holding and Wayne Daniel at Sabina Park in Jamaica in the 1976 series.