The Indian cricket workforce sported black armbands throughout its ODI match in opposition to Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday in honour of former India coach Aunshuman Gaekwad, who just lately handed away.
Gaekwad, aged 71, handed away on Wednesday after shedding a protracted battle with most cancers.
The previous India coach represented his nation in 40 Exams and 15 ODIs from 1975 to 1987.
He scored 1985 runs in Exams, together with his highest rating of 201, coming in opposition to Pakistan. He bagged 269 runs in ODIs.
Gaekwad was appointed India coach in October 1997, and he continued until September 1999. It was throughout his tenure that Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in an innings in opposition to Pakistan on February 7, 1999.
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He was reappointed as India coach when Kapil Dev vacated the place. Gaekwad was on the helm for 2 months earlier than the BCCI appointed John Wright.
In June 2018, Gaekwad was awarded the C. Okay. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the very best honour conferred by BCCI on a former participant.