Eknath Solkar
Indian cricket player (1948-2005) · India · On the map · Athletes · Died at 57
Eknath Dhondu Solkar was an Indian all-round cricketer who played 27 Test matches and seven One Day Internationals for his country. He was born in Bombay, and died of heart attack in the same city at the age of 57.
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Sunil Gavaskar Teammate at India national team, 1971-1977
Bishan Singh Bedi Teammate at India national team, 1969-1977
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Chetan Chauhan Teammate at India national team, 1969-1977
Mohinder Amarnath Teammate at India national team, 1969-1977- Ajit Wadekar Teammate at India national team, 1969-1974
- Gundappa Viswanath Teammate at India national team, 1969-1977
- Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan Teammate at India national team, 1969-1977
Syed Abid Ali Teammate at India national team, 1969-1974- B. Subrahmanyam. Chandrashekhar Teammate at India national team, 1969-1977
E. A. S. Prasanna Teammate at India national team, 1969-1977
Farokh Engineer Teammate at India national team, 1969-1975- Ashok Mankad Teammate at India national team, 1969-1977
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ClubYears
India1969-1977
Awards
About this person
A specialist close-in fielder, he was regarded as one of the greatest fielders in the world during his playing days. His catches per match ratio is one of the best in Test cricket.
Country
India
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2005 · aged 57
