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Salim Durrani, a former cricketer for India, passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 88, according to his family. Salim Durrani, the Indian team’s all-rounder, played 29 Tests for his country,

originated in Afghanistan

Salim Durani, a former cricketer for India, passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 88, according to his family. Durrani, the Indian team’s all-rounder, played 29 Tests for his country, recording 1202 runs and 75 wickets. Durrani has 8545 runs and 484 wickets in 170 matches of first class cricket.

On December 11, 1934, Salim Durrani was born in Kabul, the Afghan capital. The Durrani family eventually relocated to Karachi. At the time of the partition of India and Pakistan, Durrani’s family had relocated to India.

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significantly aided India’s victory over England in 1961–1962

A fantastic all-around player, Salim Durani was well-known. He made significant contributions during the 1961–1962 England series. Salim Durrani led India to victories in the previous two Test matches. In the Kolkata Test, he took eight wickets, and in the Chennai Test, he took ten. The 5-match test series was won 2-0 by India. The first was a victory in the series.

Cricketer who received the Arjuna Award first

The first cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award was Salim Durani. This honour was given to him in 1961.

Fans who supported Durrani turned against the team.

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The fans had a strong affinity for Salim Durani . Salim Durrani was left off the team in 1973 for the Kanpur Test against England. Following this, the team was denounced by the crowd inside the stadium. No Salim Durani , no Test was written on cards and banners by supporters. Salim Durani then had a chance to play in the Mumbai Test.

I’ve also had film work

At Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, Salim Durrani participated in India’s final Test match against England in February 1973. He then gave up playing cricket. He also tried his hand in the movie business after retiring. Salim Durrani was a cast member of the Bollywood movie “Charitra.”

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