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‘I told Azhar that if I fail, I will never come back’: Sachin Tendulkar reveals conversation with Azharuddin that led to him opening for India

Over the years, many former cricketers who were part of that squad have narrated the incident of what led to Tendulkar moving up the order. This time, Tendulkar himself explained what transpired after Navjot Sidhu informed the team of his stiff neck.

A young-Sachin is applauded by England players as he walks off the field after a Test match.(Getty-Images)
Updated on Sep 25, 2020 08:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

India was the No.1 Test side unofficially back in 1971: Deep Dasgupta lauds Ajit Wadekar’s team

India had beaten West Indies in the five-match Test series in West Indies under Ajit Wadekar’s captaincy in March 1971.In August in the same year, Wadekar’s India had beaten the West Indies in West Indies by 1-0.

Sunil Gavaskar was one of the main reasons why India won the series against West Indies(Twitter)
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 01:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Sunil Gavaskar recollects having to bat wearing Wadekar’s pads

Gavaskar said that he had played inter-university cricket tournaments in Sri Lanka and that a triple hundred he scored in one of those matches helped him get his maiden call up to the Indian team. However, he found that he had lost his place in the Mumbai squad once he got back.

Sunil Gavaskar(PTI)
Updated on May 31, 2020 12:55 PM IST
New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service | Posted by Aritra Mukherjee

Sourav Ganguly fought with anyone to back his players: Ashish Nehra

Every captain is different and there is no doubt about it. I have been asked this question several times by the media or even when we are commentating that who is the best Indian captain ever, is it Sourav Ganguly or MS Dhoni?” Nehra said.

File image of Sourav Ganguly.(PTI)
Updated on May 08, 2020 11:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘If I fail I will never come back,’ Sachin Tendulkar reveals how he got the chance to open innings for India

Tendulkar finished with 82 runs from 49 balls that included 15 boundaries and two sixes. And there was no looking back as he went on to play some classics at the top of the order for India as he finished his ODI career with 18,426 runs that included 49 hundreds and 96 fifties.

Mohammed Azharuddin and Sachin Tendulkar after winning Bengal's Diamond Jubilee six nation tournament in Calcutta.(REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 03, 2020 08:14 AM IST
New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai’s Sarfaraz Khan joins illustrious list after maiden first class triple ton vs UP

Right-handed Sarfaraz Khan was the cynosure of all eyes at the Wankhede Stadium, as he batted for as long as 633 minutes and hammered 30 fours and eight sixes.

Mumbai: Sarfaraz Khan reacts during the third day of Ranji Trophy Match against Uttar Pradesh.(PTI)
Updated on Jan 22, 2020 07:09 PM IST
Mumbai | ByPTI

Ranji Trophy: Faiz Fazal joins elite list after guiding Vidarbha to successive titles

Faiz Fazal became only the 11th player in the history of India’s domestic circuit to lead a team to successive Ranji titles.

Vidarbha team poses with the trophy after defeating Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy final.(PTI)
Updated on Feb 07, 2019 04:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

This Dadar housing society will complete Ganeshotsav century

The Indravadan Housing Society in Mumbai’s Dadar is marking the centenary of celebrating Ganeshotsav this year and the preparations for it have been two whole years in the making.

(L to R) Dilip Veghne, Satish Sathe, Sanjay Patwardhan, Shekhar Shirwalkar and Suryakant Vaste who are committee members of Indravandan CHS, SHivaji Park in Mumbai.(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Sep 11, 2018 12:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByYesha Kotak, Mumbai

India vs England: Indian players wear black armbands in tribute to Ajit Wadekar

Just before the start of the day’s play, the Indian players, led by Virat Kohli, were seen wearing black arm bands in memory of the departed former skipper.

India's Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot during the first day of the third Test cricket match between England and India at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, central England on August 18, 2018.(AFP)
Published on Aug 18, 2018 05:03 PM IST
Nottingham | ByPress Trust of India

Unlike Pataudi, Ajit Wadekar hated daredevilry

Wadekar had none of the exhibitionism associated with cricket these days but then we all played in an era where a captain would amble up to you and say ‘well done’ after you took a wicket.

24th August 1971: Indian skipper Ajit Wadekar and teammate B S Chandraserhar wave to cheering crowds at the Oval after India won the Test Series against England.(Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 02:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByErapalli Prasanna

RIP Wadekar, Renaissance Man of Indian cricket

But by far, Wadekar’s biggest achievement was in leading India to unexpected and spectacular victories over West Indies and England in 1971.

Ajit Wadekar(HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 12:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByAyaz Memon

Ajit Wadekar was coach, friend and mentor: Sachin Tendulkar

India legend Sachin Tendulkar has paid tribute to his former coach Ajit Wadekar

Ajit wadekar played a critical role in Sachin Tendulkar becoming an opening batsman in ODI cricket.(Kunal Patil/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 09:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By

When Ajit Wadekar opened my first bank account

The serene smile evidently masked a cold-bloodedness on the field against the English rivals, as Wadekar gently persuaded his team to heights few imagined was possible in the early 1970s.

21st August 1971: Left handed Indian cricketer Ajit Laxman Wadekar batting in India's first innings during the third test at the Oval. The wicket keeper is Alan Knott.(Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 04:00 PM IST
London | By

Ajit Wadekar: Top 5 moments from career of the leader who taught India to win overseas

Wadekar led India to success in West Indies and England and his team was hailed as ‘world champions’.

24th August 1971: Indian skipper Ajit Wadekar and teammate B S Chandraserhar wave to cheering crowds at the Oval after India won the Test Series against England.(Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 10:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByManish K Pathak

Ajit Wadekar passes away: President, Prime Minister, former and current players pay rich tributes to former Indian captain

Wadekar had played 37 Tests and two one-day internationals for India and scored 2,113 runs at an average of 31.07 in Tests which included one century and 14 half-centuries.

Wadekar is regarded as one the finest leaders in Indian cricket who, despite a short playing career, gave India several moments to cherish.(PTI)
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 02:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Ajit Wadekar: The shrewd tactician behind Indian cricket team’s overseas success

Ajit Wadekar led Indian cricket team to maiden Test series wins in West Indies and England in 1971 in his first two assignments as skipper.

Ajit Wadekar led the Indian cricket team to overseas Test series wins over England and West Indies.(Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 12:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySanjjeev K Samyal

Former Indian cricket team captain Ajit Wadekar dies at 77

Ajit Wadekar, who led Indian cricket team to series victory over England and West Indies in the 1970s, died at the age of 77.

Ajit Wadekar died at the age of 77 in Mumbai.(Twitter)
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 02:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

India vs England: Top 5 performances by Indian bowlers in England

India’s biggest Test wins in England have always been on the back of strong performances by the bowlers. Here we take a look at 5 of the best displays by an Indian bowler in England.

Anil Kumble guided India to victory over England at Headingley in 2002.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 29, 2018 08:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

India vs England - Team India’s top 5 Test victories on English soil

India has travelled to England 17 times and have tasted three series victories. Here we take a look at India’s five most memorable Test wins on English soil.

24th August 1971: Indian skipper Ajit Wadekar and teammate B S Chandraserhar wave to cheering crowds at the Oval after India won the Test Series against England.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jul 25, 2018 01:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent
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