Datta Gaekwad
Indian cricketer
Died when: 95 years 109 days (1143 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Dattajirao Krishnarao Gaekwad (born 27 October 1928), known as Datta Gaekwad, was a former 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 in 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.Since May 2016, he has been India's oldest living Test cricketer.
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