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Ajit Wadekar: President Kovind, PM Modi lead the nation in paying tribute to former India captain

Ajit Wadekar passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77.

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Ajit Wadekar- one of the stalwarts of Indian cricket- passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind led the nation in paying tribute to the former India captain. 

Wadekar will be remembered as the man who led India to their first overseas wins in England and West Indies in 1971. He was 77 and is survived by his wife Rekha, two sons and a daughter. He breathed his last at the Jaslok Hospital in South Mumbai.

Despite a mere 37 Test appearances, Ajit Wadekar was one of the biggest names in Indian cricket. He was also India’s first ODI captain, although he appeared in just two matches.

PM Modi wrote, "Ajit Wadekar will be remembered for his rich contribution to Indian cricket. A great batsman & wonderful captain, he led our team to some of the most memorable victories in our cricketing history. He was also respected as an effective cricket administrator. Pained by his demise."

President Kovind tweeted, "Sad at the passing of Ajit Wadekar, one of Indian cricket’s finest left-handed batsman and captain during the iconic overseas test victories in 1971 in the Caribbean and England. Condolences to his family and to the cricket fraternity #PresidentKovind"

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