Chandu Borde wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Sportstar Aces Awards 2024

Former India cricketer Chandu Borde was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award on the Sportstar Aces Awards 2024 held on the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Thursday.

At a time when worldwide cricket was performed in a solitary format and India’s Test choice was fairly much like a sport of musical chairs, he held his place – and shone vibrant – for a decade. His 55 Test appearances – and a double of over 3,000 runs and 50 wickets – was a uncommon achievement not simply in Indian cricket however in world cricket on the time. He additionally captained India in a Test in Australia in 1967.

After retiring from the sport, he dealt with numerous tasks. From being the chief selector, India’s workforce supervisor and cricket supervisor to curator and even a match referee, he delivered in each capability.

His contribution has been extensively acknowledged. A recipient of the Arjuna Award in 1966, Borde was honoured with the Padma Shri (1969) and Padma Bhushan (2002). The BCCI honoured him with the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Scored 3,061 runs and took 52 wickets in 55 Tests from 1958-59 to 1969-70
• Scored 109, the primary of his 5 Test tons, and 96 (out hit-wicket when he hooked deadly Roy Gilchrist for a 4) in Chennai
• Was the supervisor for India’s historic tour to Pakistan in 1989, which noticed 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar making his debut in worldwide cricket
• Had a number of stints as nationwide selector and chief selector
• He was the cricket supervisor for India’s Test sequence win in England in 2007

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