Gaekwad was receiving treatment for blood cancer at King’s College Hospital in London before returning to the country last month.
Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 71.
Gaekwad, who had a distinguished career, played 40 Test matches and 15 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for India. He also served as the coach of the Indian team that reached the finals of the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy. Gaekwad had been undergoing treatment for blood cancer at King’s College Hospital in London before returning to India last month.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) contributed Rs 1 crore towards Gaekwad’s treatment, and members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team also lent their support. Over his 22-year career, Gaekwad featured in 205 first-class matches and later took on coaching roles, guiding the Indian team through significant moments, including the 1998 Sharjah tournament and Anil Kumble’s historic 10-wicket haul against Pakistan at Ferozeshah Kotla in 1999.
