Former Indian Cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad Passes Away at 71 After Cancer Battle

Anshuman Gaekwad, a former Indian cricketer, passed away at the age of 71 after battling cancer. He played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India and was the coach when India finished runners-up at the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy. The BCCI and 1983 World Cup-winning team aided his treatment.

Anshuman Gaekwad, a former Indian cricketer, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Gaekwad, who represented India in 40 Test matches and 15 ODIs, also served as the coach when the national team finished runners-up in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy.

He had been undergoing treatment for blood cancer at King's College Hospital in London before returning to India last month. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) donated Rs 1 crore towards his treatment, while the 1983 World Cup-winning team members also contributed to help the former cricketer.

Gaekwad's illustrious career included playing 205 first-class matches over 22 years, followed by memorable coaching stints including India's stellar performances in Sharjah in 1998 and the historic 1999 Test match at Ferozeshah Kotla against Pakistan, where Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in an innings.