NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League match on Sunday afternoon, the players and the match officials paid their respects to late Salim Durani, who passed away earlier in the day.
Former India all-rounder Durani died aged 88 and players from both the Sunrisers and Royals camps observed silence to pay their tributes to the legend.
Earlier in the day, Durani's death was confirmed by sources close to the family.
Durani had undergone a proximal femoral nail surgery after he broke his thigh bone in a fall in January this year.
The attacking left-hand batsman and a left-arm orthodox bowler, Durani played 29 Tests for India between 1960 and 1973 and scored his only century against the West Indies. The legend played a key role in beating England in the Test series in 1961-62.
Born in Kabul, Durani played for Gujarat, Rajasthan and the former Saurashtra in first-class cricket and was loved by fans for his six-hitting prowess.
"I have had the opportunity to interact with him and was deeply impressed by his multifaceted persona. He will surely be missed," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
"Gutted to hear about the passing away of one of Team India legends Salim Durani," BCCI secretary Jay Shah wrote on Twitter.
(With inputs from agencies)
