From 1960 to 1973, Indian cricketer Salim Durani (11 December 1934 – 2 April 2023) participated in 29 Test matches. Durani was an all-rounder known for his ability to knock sixes and was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. The only Indian Test cricketer born in Afghanistan is he.
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India’s series triumph against England in 1961–1962 was led by Durani. In their victories in Kolkata and Chennai, he claimed 8 and 10 wickets, respectively. He would also play a key role in India’s historic victory against the West Indies at Port of Spain ten years later by dismissing Clive Lloyd and Gary Sobers. In 1973, he co-starred in the movie Charitra with Parveen Babi. The first cricketer to receive an Arjuna Award was him.
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Salim Durani Cause Of Death
Salim Durani, a dapper Indian cricketer who became famous in the 1960s for having a striking celebrity-like appearance, passed away on Sunday. He was 88. The cricket player had recently been fighting cancer.
Durani, a brilliant cricket player from Kabul, was also a skilled left-arm orthodox bowler and a batsman with extraordinary strength. In the five-match Test series of 1961–1962, he played a crucial part in India’s historic 2-0 victory over England. He represented India in 29 Test matches.


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