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D. B. Deodhar. Dinkar Balwant Deodhar (14 January 1892 – 24 August 1993) was an Indian cricketer. He played first-class cricket from 1911 to 1948. Cricket career. Deodhar was born in Poona (now Pune), British India. He was a professor of Sanskrit at Pune College. [1]
The Grand Old Man of Indian cricket, Prof. Deodhar never played a Test - at 40, he was considered too old when India played its first Test in 1932. He was involved with Indian...
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- February 14, 1892
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Oct 23, 2018 · Professor Dinkar Balwant Deodhar, also known as 'The Grand Old Man of Indian Cricket', was one of the finest cricketers who never played for the Indian team. Deodhar was born and brought up in...
Prasar Bharati Archives presents Professor Dinkar Balwant Deodhar, also known as 'The Grand Old Man of Indian Cricket'.
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Aug 24, 2000 · Deodhar's greatest moment undoubtedly came against arch rivals Bombay in November 1940 at the Poona Club ground when two months short of his 49th birthday he made a brilliant 246...
Jan 13, 2024 · Prasar Bharati Archives remembering Professor Dinkar Balwant Deodhar, known as The Grand Old Man of Indian Cricket' who played first-class cricket from 1911 ...
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Aug 7, 2015 · Dinkar Balwant Deodhar born in Pune, fondly known as the Grand Old Man of Indian Cricket was a prolific batsman of the pre-independence era. An aggressive right-hand batsman and part-time leg...
