On the third day of their third Test match against England in Rajkot, Team India chose to honor the late former Indian captain Dattajirao Gaekwad by donning black armbands. Since Deepak Shodhan’s passing in 2016, the 95-year-old was, statistically speaking, the oldest Indian Test cricket player still alive. He passed away at his hometown of Baroda.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was furious with the Indian squad for their three-day response to Dattajirao memorial service, which was held after he passed away on February 13.
The BCCI issued a statement before to Day 3 of the third Test, saying, “Team India will be wearing black armbands in memory of Dattajirao Gaekwad, former India captain and India’s oldest Test cricketer who passed away recently.”
Disappointed with the state of affairs, Sunil Gavaskar criticised the BCCI and stated that it ought to have been completed on the first day of the match. It’s better late than never, he did say.
He captained the Indian squad throughout a five-match series. “Better late than never… they should’ve done it on Day 1 but better late than never.” Gavaskar stated on Commentary that he captained four of the five matches; Pankaj Roy captained the fifth.
It is noteworthy that a few hours after Gaekwad’s death, the BCCI did post a tribute in his honor. The BCCI is deeply saddened by the loss of Dattajirao Gaekwad, the oldest Test cricket player in India and a former captain. During India’s 1959 Tour of England, he captained the squad and participated in 11 Test matches. In the 1957–58 season, Baroda defeated Services in the final to win the Ranji Trophy when he was captain. The BCCI said, “The Board extends its sincere condolences to Gaekwad’s family, friends, and admirers.
The legendary cricket player, who passed away, represented India in 11 Test matches and scored 250 runs. In addition, Baroda defeated Services in the Ranji Trophy final to win the 1957–58 campaign under his direction.
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