Ajit Wadekar

Cricketer

Birthday April 1, 1941

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace India

DEATH DATE Aug 15, 2018 (77)

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About

Great retired left-handed batsman for India from 1966 to 1974 and Mumbai from 1958 to 1975 who is considered one of the finest slip fielders of his time.

Before Fame

He was born in Mumbai and made his first-class debut for the team in 1958.

Trivia

He is one of very few people to have represented India as a Test player, captain, coach/manager and the chairman of selectors.

Family Life

His father wanted him to study mathematics and become a mathematician. He married Rekha Wadekar.

Associated With

He was a popular left-handed batsman like fellow Indian A.G.Milkha Singh.