Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev

Anshuman Gaekwad, the former Indian cricketer and coach, passed away at the age of 71 on July 31, 2024, after a year-long battle with blood cancer. His contributions to cricket were honored during a condolence meeting attended by notable figures, including Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. Gaekwad played 40 Test matches and 15 ODIs for India, and he was also a coach during significant victories, including the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy. His cremation took place in Vadodara, where many from the cricket community gathered to pay their respects. The Indian cricket team wore black armbands in his memory during their ODI match against Sri Lanka, reflecting the profound impact he had on the sport. Gaekwad was awarded the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, further cementing his legacy in Indian cricket.