Dilip Sardesai
Indian cricketer and Test batsman
Born
August 8th, 1940
84 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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An accomplished cricketer, made significant contributions to Indian cricket during the 1960s and early 1970s. Played as a prominent batsman, achieving success in both domestic and international matches. Represented India in 40 Test matches, scoring over 2,000 runs with several centuries. Instrumental in India's historic Test series win against West Indies in 1971, notably scoring a crucial 112 in the second Test. Also played for Bombay in domestic cricket, winning the Ranji Trophy multiple times.
Scored over 2,000 runs in Test cricket
Contributed to India's 1971 series win against West Indies
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