Datta Gaekwad

Cricketer

Birthday October 27, 1928

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace India

DEATH DATE Feb 13, 2024 (95)

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About

Captain of the Indian team in 1959, he then captained Baroda to their first Ranji title in nine years in 1956.

Before Fame

He played his early cricket for Bombay University.

Trivia

He served as the Deputy Comptroller to the Baroda state after his retirement from cricket.

Family Life

His son is the cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad.

Associated With

He was captain of the Indian national team, much like Mahendra Dhoni.