10 Shocking facts about Indian cricketers
Take a look at some of the astonishing facts about some Indian cricketers that are not known by many.
5. RG Nadkarni bowled 21 successive maidens in a row (1964 Chennai Test against England)
In 1964, England toured India for five Tests but in the end, the tournament concluded in a draw as both the visitors and the hosts failed to win any game. However, for Rameshchandra Gangaram Nadkarni also known as Bapu Nadkarni, the series became memorable as he registered an incredible feat to his name.
Playing the opening Test in Chennai, India scored 457/7 in the first innings, riding on Budhi Kunderan’s 192 and Vijay Manjrekar’s 108. When England came out to bat, they lost their captain Mike Smith early. The England skipper fell to Vasant Ranjane at a score of three.
After a few overs, Nadkarni was also introduced to the bowling attack and he bowled consecutive 131 dot balls in the innings and broke into the record books. So far, no bowler has ever succeeded in shattering his superb feat. Following this spell, he got famous in the cricketing circles for being an economical bowler.
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