| Names |
Eknath
Dhondu 'Ekky' SOLKAR |
| Date of
Birth |
March 18, 1948 |
| Date of
Death |
June 26, 2005 |
| Identity |
Indian all-round
Cricketer |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- October 15, 1969: He made
his test match debut on this day; against New Zealand.
- January 01, 1977: He played
his last test match on this day; against England.
- July 13, 1974: He made his
ODI Match debut on this day; against England.
- February 22, 1976: He
played his last ODI match on this day; against New Zealand.
|
| General |
- He played 27 Tests and seven One Day Internationals for
his country.
- He could bat and bowl fast as well slow, which earned
him the distinction "Poor man's Sobers".
- He was renowned for his excellent close fielding.
- His 53 catches in only 27 matches is the best ratio for
catches per test-match among non-wicket-keepers with 20 or
more Tests.
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