Durani, a trendy Indian cricketer of the Nineteen Sixties with movie-star appears to be like and an obsession for hitting monstrous sixes on demand, died on Sunday. He was 88 years outdated.
,Salim Durani Ji was a legend of cricket, an establishment in himself. He contributed considerably to the rise of India on the earth of cricket. He was identified for his model on and off the sector. I’m saddened by his loss of life. Condolences to his household and associates. Could his soul relaxation in peace.” PM Modi mentioned in a tweet.
Noting that Salim Durrani had a really outdated and powerful reference to Gujarat, the Prime Minister mentioned that he performed for Saurashtra and Gujarat for a number of years and in addition made the state his dwelling.
“I’ve had the chance to work together with him and am very impressed by his multifaceted persona. He will definitely be missed,” Modi mentioned.
Modi additionally mentioned that he had the chance to work together with the nice Salim Durani on a number of events.
“One such event was at an occasion in Jamnagar in January 2004 the place a statue of legendary cricketer Vinoo Mankad ji was inaugurated. Listed below are some recollections from the occasion,” Modi mentioned whereas sharing photos from that occasion.
Durani lived together with his youthful brother Jahangir Durani in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Kabul-born Durrani, who packed a punch together with his bat and was additionally a left-arm orthodox bowler, performed 29 Checks and was instrumental in defeating England 2–0 within the historic five-match Check sequence in 1961–62. performed the half. took eight and 10 wickets within the workforce’s victories at Calcutta and Madras respectively.
(With inputs from PTI)