Former Indian cricketer Salim Durani passes away at 88 (Image Source: IANS)
Salim Durani, one of the finest all-rounders, passed away at his home here after a prolonged battle with cancer, on Sunday. He was 88, according to a family source.
Born in Afghanistan, Durani had Pashtun origins and was known for his batting and bowling prowess that left the spectators thrilled.
Former India all-rounder Salim Durani passed away at the age of 88 pic.twitter.com/FLGFCOTOEM
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"He will always be remembered for hitting sixes when spectators demanded. Hitting sixes during that period was rare," remembered a family friend in Mumbai.