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ajit wadekar news

Best of IND in ENG, Part 1: Wadekar's men script the perfect underdog story

By the time Ajit Wadekar led his team out in July 1971 for a three-match series, the expectations were mixed.
Updated on Jun 06, 2025 07:39 am IST

"Happy that stands have been named after Wadekar, Rohit, Pawar, Kale": Dilip Vengsarkar hails MCA's tribute at Wankhede

"Happy that stands have been named after Wadekar, Rohit, Pawar, Kale": Dilip Vengsarkar hails MCA's tribute at Wankhede
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:34 pm IST

‘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

A young-Sachin is applauded by England players as he walks off the field after a Test match.
Updated on Sept 25, 2020 08:55 am IST

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

Sunil Gavaskar was one of the main reasons why India won the series against West Indies
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 01:13 pm IST

Sunil Gavaskar recollects having to bat wearing Wadekar’s pads

Sunil Gavaskar
Updated on May 31, 2020 12:55 pm IST

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

File image of Sourav Ganguly.
Updated on May 08, 2020 11:08 am IST

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

Mohammed Azharuddin and Sachin Tendulkar after winning Bengal's Diamond Jubilee six nation tournament in Calcutta.
Updated on Apr 03, 2020 08:14 am IST

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

Mumbai: Sarfaraz Khan reacts during the third day of Ranji Trophy Match against Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on Jan 22, 2020 07:09 pm IST

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

Vidarbha team poses with the trophy after defeating Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy final.
Updated on Feb 07, 2019 04:47 pm IST

This Dadar housing society will complete Ganeshotsav century

(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.
Published on Sept 11, 2018 12:38 pm IST

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

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.
Published on Aug 18, 2018 05:03 pm IST

Unlike Pataudi, Ajit Wadekar hated daredevilry

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.
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 02:03 pm IST

RIP Wadekar, Renaissance Man of Indian cricket

Ajit Wadekar
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 12:35 am IST

Ajit Wadekar was coach, friend and mentor: Sachin Tendulkar

Ajit wadekar played a critical role in Sachin Tendulkar becoming an opening batsman in ODI cricket.
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 09:00 am IST

When Ajit Wadekar opened my first bank account

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.
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 04:00 pm IST

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

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.
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 10:45 am IST

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

Wadekar is regarded as one the finest leaders in Indian cricket who, despite a short playing career, gave India several moments to cherish.
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 02:39 pm IST

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

Ajit Wadekar led the Indian cricket team to overseas Test series wins over England and West Indies.
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 12:35 am IST

Former Indian cricket team captain Ajit Wadekar dies at 77

Ajit Wadekar died at the age of 77 in Mumbai.
Updated on Aug 16, 2018 02:38 pm IST

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

Anil Kumble guided India to victory over England at Headingley in 2002.
Updated on Jul 29, 2018 08:42 am IST

India vs England - Team India’s top 5 Test victories 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.
Updated on Jul 25, 2018 01:01 pm IST