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Ajit Laxman Wadekar (pronunciation ⓘ; 1 April 1941 – 15 August 2018) was an Indian international cricketer who played for the Indian national team between 1966 and 1974. Described as an "aggressive batsman", Wadekar made his first-class debut in 1958, before making his foray into international cricket in 1966.
An aggressive left-hand batsman who became slightly bogged down by responsibility, Ajit Wadekar's name will forever be linked with 1971 when he led the Indian team to historic triumphs in...
Aug 15, 2018 · Former India captain Ajit Wadekar passes away aged 77. Born in Mumbai on 1 April 1941, Wadekar would go on to serve Indian cricket with distinction for more than 40 years as a player, selector, manager, and match referee, and received a lifetime achievement award from the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2011.
Aug 15, 2018 · Ajit Wadekar, who led India to historic series wins in the West Indies and England in 1971, has died at the age of 77. He had been suffering from a prolonged illness.
Aug 15, 2018 · In Short. Ajit Wadekar passed away at the age of 77. He led India to famous series win in England and West Indies in 1971. The cricketing fraternity paid their condolences to his family in Twitter.
Aug 15, 2018 · Indian cricket suffered a major loss on Wednesday as Ajit Wadekar, the first man to lead India to a series win in England, passed away at 77 due to a prolonged illness in Mumbai.
A successful batsman, India's first superstar captain and later a highly respected coach, a selector and the team manager, Ajit Wadekar is in one rare club of players...
Aug 15, 2018 · Former India Test and one-day international captain Ajit Wadekar has died at the age of 77. The left-handed batsman, who led India to triumphs in England and West Indies in 1971, scored 2,113...
Ajit Wadekar, who led Indian cricket team to series victory over England and West Indies in the 1970s, died at the age of 77.
Aug 16, 2018 · Wadekar, 77, passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday, 15 August after a prolonged illness. With a heavy heart we bid adieu to Ajit Wadekar. The former India captain is no more. Cricketer, Coach, Manager and Chairman of Selectors - Mr Wadekar served Indian cricket in many different ways. pic.twitter.com/6zdFtleXB9. — BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2018.
