Anshuman Gaekwad, a significant name in Indian cricket both as a player and coach died on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a long fight with cancer. His demise led to messages of condolences from different corners including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gaekwad’s journey in cricket was characterized by substantial contributions on and off the field. As India, he played 40 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals where he demonstrated his batting skills. Apart from playing career, Anshuman Gaekwad became a coach taking up the position of the head coach for Indian national team.
His coaching stint with the Indian team had some achievements such as finishing second in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy.
This achievement further strengthened his reputation as being an able strategist and mentor within the cricketing fraternity.
Anshuman Gaekwad’s fight against cancer showed his resilience. Before he came back to India last month, he received treatment at Kings College London Hospital.
Shri Anshuman Gaekwad Ji will be remembered for his contribution to cricket. He was not just an accomplished cricketer but also an excellent trainer. It is distressing that he is not here any longer. Condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti,” said Prime Minister Modi through X social media platform after identifying with him regarding Indian cricket.
Anshuman Gaekwad’s death is seen as a great loss to the world of cricket which is now living off of what it left behind him as a sportsman, trainer or propagandist; thus, all fans will remember their devotion to their nation’s team while other people might have been involved alongside them in various capacities.
