On golden jubilee of 1971 win, check India's greatest Test series triumphs
On August 24, 1971, India created history by recording their first-ever Test series win on English soil. The Ajit Wadekar-led side defeated England by four wickets in the third Test at The Oval to clinch the three-match series 1-0. On the 50th anniversary of the 1971 victory, we take a look at India's great Test series wins on foreign soil.
Aug 24, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Yearender 2018: Newsmakers the world bid farewell to
Here's a look at 10 newsmakers whose death created a void in their respective professional worlds.
Dec 31, 2018, 12:14 PM IST
Former Indian Cricket team skipper Ajit Wadekar cremated with full state honours
Former Indian cricket team captain Ajit Wadekar, who died on August 15, was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematorium on Friday with full state honours.
Aug 17, 2018, 18:03 PM IST
Former Indian cricket captain Ajit Wadekar dies at 77, B-Town mourns his death
May his soul rest in peace!
Aug 16, 2018, 11:16 AM IST
Cricket legend Ajit Wadekar dies at 77; outpour of emotions, tributes on Twitter
The legendary cricketer breathed his last at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital on Wednesday.
Aug 16, 2018, 07:53 AM IST
Ajit Wadekar: Man who made Indian captaincy coveted
If Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi brought princely demeanour to leadership in the swinging 60's, Ajit Wadekar added a dash of middle-class stubbornness during the heady days of early 70's. An astute thinker of the game with copybook technique of the famed 'Bombay School of Batsmanship', Wadekar was more than just the captain, who led India to twin series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971.
Aug 16, 2018, 01:06 AM IST
President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to Ajit Wadekar
President Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the Indian cricketing fraternity in offering tributes to former captain Ajit Wadekar, who died in Mumbai on Wednesday. Wadekar, 77, passed away in Mumbai after prolonged illness.
Aug 16, 2018, 01:02 AM IST
Former Indian cricket captain Ajit Wadekar dies at 77
The legendary cricketer died in a hospital in Mumbai after prolonged illness.
Aug 15, 2018, 23:04 PM IST
When India first tamed England in England
The current Indian team may pose a serious threat to the English but it was the team of 1971 which paved the way for laurels and glory.
Jul 22, 2018, 17:11 PM IST
India should have played a practice game in South Africa, feels former India skipper Ajit Wadekar
India will tour South Africa for a three-Test, six-ODI and three-Twenty20 series, starting January 5.
Dec 21, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
India's first World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev inducted into Legends Club 'Hall of Fame'
Gavaskar, who was the first batsman to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, was also presented a citation by Wadekar.
Jan 17, 2017, 21:55 PM IST
Dilip Vengsarkar stresses on importance of varsity cricket
Recalling two former India captains' exploits in inter-university cricket, another ex-skipper Dilip Vengsarkar on Friday stressed the importance of these tournaments in a player's progress up the cricket ladder.
Nov 20, 2015, 16:07 PM IST
Ajit Wadekar defends Sachin Tendulkar, slams Kapil Dev
Ajit Wadekar on Friday slammed Kapil Dev over his comments on Sachin Tendulkar.
Oct 31, 2015, 13:14 PM IST
