Anshuman Gaekwad
Indian cricketer and former coach
Born
September 23rd, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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Anshuman Gaekwad played as a right-handed opening batsman for the Indian national cricket team from 1975 to 1984. After retiring from international cricket, he transitioned into coaching and management roles, contributing to the development of cricket in India. His playing career included participation in multiple Test and One Day International matches, and he played domestic cricket for Bombay. Gaekwad also served as the coach of the Indian cricket team during different periods, focusing on nurturing young talent for future competitions.
Played 40 Test matches for India
Coached the Indian national cricket team
Scored over 1,000 runs in Test cricket
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