Durani, a stylish India cricketer of the 1960s with movie-star appears to be like and a penchant for hitting monstrous sixes on demand, died on Sunday. He was 88.
“Salim Durani Ji was a cricketing legend, an establishment in himself. He made a key contribution to India’s rise on the earth of cricket. On and off the sector, he was identified for his type. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his household and buddies. Might his soul relaxation in peace,” PM Modi mentioned in a tweet.
Noting that Salim Durani had a really previous and robust affiliation with Gujarat, the prime minister mentioned he performed for Saurashtra and Gujarat for a couple of years, and in addition made the state his dwelling.
“I’ve had the chance to work together with him and was deeply impressed by his multifaceted persona. He will certainly be missed,” Modi mentioned.
Modi additionally mentioned he had the chance to work together with the nice Salim Durani on numerous events.
“One such event was in January 2004 at a programme in Jamnagar, by which a statue of the nice cricketer Vinoo Mankad Ji was inaugurated. Listed below are some reminiscences from the programme,” Modi mentioned, sharing pictures from that occasion.
Durani lived together with his youthful brother Jahangir Durani in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
The Kabul-born Durani, who packed a punch together with his bat and was additionally a helpful left-arm orthodox bowler, performed 29 Checks and was instrumental in India defeating England 2-0 within the historic five-match Take a look at collection in 1961-62, selecting up eight and 10 wickets within the staff’s victories in Calcutta and Madras respectively.
(With inputs from PTI)