Indian Cricket Legend Salim Durani No More

 Salim Durani was a legendary cricketer from India who played for the national team during the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his all-round skills and was a left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner.

Durani was born on 30th December 1934 in Kabul, Afghanistan, and later migrated to India with his family. He made his debut for India in 1960 and played 29 Test matches for the country. He was a part of the Indian team that won its first-ever Test series in the West Indies in 1971.

Apart from his cricketing skills, Durani was also known for his affable personality and was a popular figure in the cricketing circles. He was awarded the Arjuna Award by the Government of India in 1961 for his contribution to Indian cricket.

Durani passed away on 1st April 2023, at the age of 88. His contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered, and he will be missed by the cricketing community and fans.

Salim Durani's cricketing career spanned over a decade, during which he played 29 Test matches and 5 One Day Internationals for India. He scored 1,202 runs in Test matches at an average of 25.71, with a highest score of 104. As a left-arm spinner, he took 75 wickets at an average of 35.03, with best figures of 6/105.

Durani was a part of the Indian team that won the 1971 Test series against the West Indies, which was India's first-ever Test series win outside of the subcontinent. In the second Test of that series, Durani played a crucial role by scoring 87 runs and taking four wickets in the match.

After his retirement from cricket, Durani worked as a coach and selector for the Indian cricket team. He also served as a match referee for a brief period.

Salim Durani will always be remembered as one of the most talented all-rounders to have played for India. His contribution to Indian cricket will continue to inspire future generations of cricketers.