Salim Durani

After a 12-year hiatus, the desert state is back in the Test arena, thanks to a young left-arm spinner from Sriganganagar, Manav Suthar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of legendary Indian cricketer Salim Durani, calling him an institution in himself. Modi added that Durani made a key contribution to India's rise in the world of cricket.

It was a rare event in Rajasthan's cricket history when a player as dashing, charismatic and mercurial as Salim Durani signed up to play for them in 1956 and went on to play for the state for 22 years. It was Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar from Udaipur, who brought the allrounder to Rajasthan.

Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar said he was “fortunate” to have made his debut (back in 1971 in the West Indies) with a star-studded Indian team, which had Salim Durani in it as a senior member.

Former India cricketer Salim Durani, who played a key role in beating England in the Test series in 1961-62, died on Sunday at the age of 88. Durani, who packed a punch with his bat and was also a handy left-arm orthodox bowler, played 29 Tests.

Ahead of the Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League match on Sunday afternoon, the players and the match officials paid their respects to late Salim Durani, who passed away earlier in the day. Former India all-rounder Durani died aged 88 and players from both the Sunrisers and Royals camps observed silence to pay their tributes to the legend.

Salim Durani, a former Indian cricketer, had surgery on Friday to have a proximal femoral nail implant, designed to treat proximal femoral fractures. Durani fell at his home on Wednesday evening, and damaged his thigh bone. The 87-year-old has been staying with his younger brother, Jahangir Durani, in Jamnagar. Durani underwent surgery by Dr. Nehal Shah on his broken thigh bone on Friday between 4 and 6 pm in Jamnagar. Durani is conscious and oxygen is being given to him. His nephew, Sajid Durani, is currently by his side. Durani's father, Vinu Dhurv, and former Ranji cricketer Rakesh Dhurv, who provide cricket coaching to youngsters under the banner of Pranami Global School Cricket Academy, visited him on Thursday. Durani's greatest moment came in the series against England in 196162, when he took eight wickets in Kolkata and in the next game in Chennai, he ended up with a 10-for.

Former India cricketer Salim Durani on Friday underwent a proximal femoral nail (osteosynthetic implant designed to treat proximal femoral fractures) surgery after a fall at his home, a Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) official said.

Superstar Salman Khan says his father Salim Khan wanted to see him play cricket for the country. Salman, who played a wrestler in his latest film 'Sultan', said former Indian cricketer Salim Durani was hired as his coach and he told his father that the actor had a bright future in the field.

A drooping blazer hangs from the spartan shelf above the bed. On the bedside table, an unpretentious lighter with a single cigarette stuck to it like newbies in an unfamiliar city clinging to each other for comfort and safety.

Former Test cricketer Salim Durani used to be a crowd-puller during his playing days in the 60s and 70s. Today, he is 84, struggles to talk and stand for a long time, but is still a crowd-puller.

Salim Durani, whose match-winning deliveries and six-hitting skills are part of Indian cricket's folklore, and whose fetching looks added a dash of style and romance to the game in the 1960s and 1970s, passed away at his Jamnagar residence on Sunday. He was 88.

Former all-rounder Salim Durani - considered the architect of India's maiden Test series triumph over England in 1961-62 - will be bestowed the BCCI's Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday.

The year 1971 will forever be special for Indian cricket lovers as Sunil Gavaskar's emergence into the international arena coincided with two famous Test series victories in the West Indies and England in a space of a few months.

The Rajasthan Cricket Association president C P Joshi's faction approved suspension of Sanjay Dixit as RCA secretary at an AGM on Saturday.

Mumbai, Jul 18 () Superstar Salman Khan says his father Salim Khan wanted to see him play cricket for the country.

The former Indian cricketer and coach says that Durani was a genius who was born to play cricket

The Pathan brothers shared a warm bond with the dashing all-rounder, who passed away on Sunday

Durani starred in two movies - Ek Masoom (1969) and Charitra (1973). But he will definitely be more proud of dismissing Gary Sobers and scoring a Test century besides having a Test match-haul of 10 wickets to his name.

Sunil Gavaskar had once written that if ever Salim Durani wrote his autobiography, the apt title would be, 'Ask for a Six'.

The former wife of late cricketer Salim Durani, Rekha Shrivastava, was found disoriented and with memory loss at Belapur station. Rescued by an NGO, the 84-year-old is hospitalized in poor condition. Discussions are ongoing with Durani's daughter to trace her son and clarify the circumstances surrounding her abandonment.

The Indian cricket board recommended pace spearhead Zaheer Khan for the prestigious Arjuna award for his excellent showing in the World Cup.

Chief minister Vijay Rupani will be present at the first cricket Test match to be played between India and England at Saurashtra Cricket Association's stadium in Rajkot from November 9 to 13.

As Salim Durani received the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award from BCCI on Tuesday evening, friends in Saurashtra went down memory lane.

Presenting the budget on Friday, state chief minister Ashok Gehlot announced the appointment of 100 coaches at the Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC). It was a much-needed step as there was a dearth of coaches to help in the development of the players.

Once the toast of Indian cricket, sixties' poster boy Salim Durani, who recently turned 85, looks back at the ebbs and tides of his cricketing stint.

Bollywood actor-director Satish Kaushik has opined that good looking Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni could be a good actor.

Former test cricketer Salim Durani said on Wednesday that the spot fixing scandal in Indian Premier League (IPL) and the subsequent controversies have tarnished the sport's image in the country.