In 1970-71 WI series behind the Gavaskar's mammoth 774 Runs,the 2nd highest scorer was Dilip Sardesai, 642 Runs at an ave of 80+.
V Merchant called him as the "renaissance man of Indian cricket"
The only Goa born Cricketer to play for India is Sardesai.
#OnThisDay he was born.
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V Merchant called him as the "renaissance man of Indian cricket"
The only Goa born Cricketer to play for India is Sardesai.
#OnThisDay he was born.
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For his spin playing ability he was often regarded as India’s best batsman against spin.
He was played for Bombay in Ranji Trophy in 13 seasons, 10 times makes final & never loose.
All over he has represents to Ind in 30 Tests,scored 2001 Runs with 5 hundreds & 9 fifties.
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He was played for Bombay in Ranji Trophy in 13 seasons, 10 times makes final & never loose.
All over he has represents to Ind in 30 Tests,scored 2001 Runs with 5 hundreds & 9 fifties.
Contd
Also, he has played 179 FC mts & scored 10,230 Runs with 25 hundreds.
Still one record on his name, for the 9th wkt partnership in Test cricket among Indians, made 149 Runs partnership with Nana Joshi. Which is still the best.
@BCCI
Still one record on his name, for the 9th wkt partnership in Test cricket among Indians, made 149 Runs partnership with Nana Joshi. Which is still the best.
@BCCI