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Datta Gaekwad

Indian cricketer

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born: 1928
died: 2024
age at death: 95
known for: cricketer

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Dattajirao Krishnarao Gaekwad, known as Datta Gaekwad, was an Indian cricketer. He appeared in 11 Test matches, toured England in 1952 and 1959 and West Indies in 1952–53. He captained the Indian team on the 1959 tour. As a batsman Gaekwad "possessed a sure defence and delightfully crisp shots especially through the covers". He was also an occasional leg spin bowler. Until his death, he was India's oldest living Test cricketer.

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