Iconic cricket coach Vasu Pranjape died in Mumbai on Monday.© Twitter
The BCCI on Tuesday condoled the dying of former cricketer and nicely revered coach Vasu Paranjpe. Paranjpe, 82, breathed his final at his home in Matunga on Monday and is survived by his spouse, and son ex-national selector and India participant Jatin. “The BCCI expresses its grief on the passing away of Shri Vasudeo Paranjape, who served the sport in varied capacities,” the cricket physique stated within the assertion. “Along with his glorious grasp of the sport, he formed the careers of a number of Mumbai and India stalwarts. Outfitted with technical nuances, Shri Paranjape used his man-management abilities to nice impact.
“He was appointed a Director of Teaching within the ’80s by the Board and was a Head Coach of camps for junior cricketers. Paranjape was additionally among the many first set of coaches when the Nationwide Cricket Academy was inaugurated in 2000,” the BCCI added.
BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly stated, “I vividly bear in mind my conversations with Vasoo Sir. Not solely was he a terrific coach with a watch for element, however he was blessed with a tremendous sense of humour.”
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“There was by no means a uninteresting second as he would regale us with fascinating tales of cricketers, whom we seemed as much as whereas rising up.
“He has performed a stellar position from behind the scenes in nurturing cricketers, who’ve served Indian Cricket with distinction. My honest condolences to Jatin and the complete Paranjape household,” added the southpaw.
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