Gujarat: Former Indian Cricketer Salim Durani passes away at 88 in Jamnagar

Former Indian cricketer, Salim Aziz Durani passed away at the age of 88 years in Jamnagar, Gujarat on the morning of April 2. He was suffering from illness from a brief period of time. He was an all-rounder and had a unique ability to finish off the game either with the bat or with the ball. Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri expressed his grief in a tweet, “Easily one of the most colourful cricketers of India - Salim Durani. Rest in Peace. Om Shaanti.” In the era of 1960-1973, Durani marked his presence with his pure ability to send the ball flying into the stands. Durani was a part of India's successful victory against England in 1961-62 where he picked up eight wickets against English team.