On Indian Test captains from Mumbai
On this day, one of the finest batsmen India has ever produced was born. Dilip Vengsarkar represented India in over 100 matches in both Tests and ODIs. Vengsarkar was the 4th player from Mumbai to lead India in Tests. From 1987-1989, he captained India in 10 Test and 18 ODI matches. Here is a quiz on India captains who have come from Mumbai.
- Did you Know? Ajit Wadekar was the first Indian Test captain to achieve multiple series victories in away matches. In 1972/72, he won against West Indies and England.
Gavaskar made his debut for Vazir Sultan Tobacco Colts XI in the Moin-ud-Dowlah Gold Cup Tournament Quarter-final in 1966-67 under Pataudi.
Vinoo Mankad and Pankaj Roy posted a partnership of 413 runs for the 1st wicket, which is till date the highest partnership for India in Tests.
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was the first Indian captain to win an away match and an away series for India in Tests.
Nayan Mongia was the first Indian wicketkeeper to bag a Man of the Match award in Tests.
Dilip Vengsarkar suffered a fracture on his left-arm that made way for Shastri to captain India in Tests.
Sanjay Manjrekar scored 5 and 10 respectively in his first Test match for India, playing under Vengsarkar.