Vaman Jani: He was interested in IPL, other changes in cricket
Updated On: 03 April, 2023 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
Vaman, who played Ranji Trophy for Saurashtra in 1963-64, revealed that Durani always wanted to know about the changes in the game. “He would talk about the game and the IPL. He always wanted to share his knowledge with others,” she remarked
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Salim Durani (left) with his close friend Vaman Jani
Vaman Jani, 84, was one of Salim Durani’s oldest friends–since 1956–even before the talismanic all-rounder made his 1959-60 India debut. “I watched his first Test at the Brabourne Stadium against Australia,” said Jani, who revealed that Durani was a regular visitor to his home, where he spoke about the game and even taught the students of his wife Pragna, who was the principal of a school.
One could sense a layer of regret in the Janis’ voices when they spoke about how Durani wanted them to come over after he returned from hospital recently. “My husband has a hearing problem and he couldn’t walk steadily. That’s the only reason we couldn’t make it there. And now, after eight to 10 days we get a phone call about his death,” said Pragna.
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