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Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with blood cancer.
Key Points:
· Anshuman Gaekwad, aged 71, passed away due to blood cancer.
· Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India.
· He was the coach of the Indian team that was the runner-up in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy.
· Gaekwad received treatment at King's College Hospital in London before returning to India last month.
· The BCCI provided financial assistance for his treatment, along with support from the 1983 World Cup-winning team members.
· Gaekwad had a 22-year cricket career with 205 first-class matches.
Detailed:
Anshuman Gaekwad, a former Indian cricketer and coach, passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. Gaekwad played 40 Test matches and 15 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for India. He was also the coach of the Indian team that finished as the runner-up in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy.
Gaekwad had been undergoing treatment for blood cancer at King’s College Hospital in London before returning to India last month. Despite the best medical care, he could not overcome the disease.
BCCI's Support:
Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided financial assistance of INR 1 crore for Gaekwad’s treatment. Additionally, members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team also contributed to his medical expenses.
Career Highlights:
Gaekwad had a distinguished cricketing career spanning 22 years, during which he played 205 first-class matches. He later took on the role of coach for the Indian team. Some of his notable moments as a coach include the 1998 Sharjah tournament and a Test match at Feroz Shah Kotla in 1999, where Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in an innings against Pakistan.
