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Akash Lal, who died in New Delhi on August 10 at the age of 85, belonged to a generation of Indian cricketers for whom playing for the country was the ultimate ambition, but whose contribution to Indian cricket eventually extended far beyond their own playing careers. A prolific Delhi opener, North Zone captain, national selector and an influential voice in the selection room, Lal left his mark on Indian cricket in more ways than one. His most enduring contribution, however, was his role in backing a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar for the 1989 tour of Pakistan.

Lal’s death also revived questions about his relationship with the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), an organisation with which he had been associated for decades. His connection with Delhi cricket was not merely administrative. He was one of the prominent players of the city’s golden domestic era, captained Delhi and North Zone, and remained a respected figure in Delhi’s cricketing circles long after his playing days ended.   Read More...