Ajit Wadekar

[1] Described as an "aggressive batsman", Wadekar made his first-class debut in 1958, before making his foray into international cricket in 1966.

In 2011, he received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour Indian board can bestow on a former player.

After that he became a part of the regular team, and went on to play 37 Test matches for India between 1966 and 1974, generally batting at number three.

[4] Wadekar was appointed the captain of Bombay, and soon was made the captain of the Indian cricket team in 1971, leading a side that included players like Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath, Farokh Engineer, Dilip Sardesai and the Indian spin quartet that included Bishen Bedi, E.A.S.

Wadekar also served as the manager of the Indian cricket team in the 1990s, alongside captain Mohammad Azharuddin.

[11] Wadekar was honoured with the Arjuna Award, instituted by the Government of India to recognise sporting talents.