Sachin Tendulkar was among the many who paid their last respects to the cricketer, coach-manager and administrator.
My captain no more, but will always be with me, says Sunil Gavaskar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Ajit Wadekar would be remembered for his rich contribution to Indian cricket.
Thank you for the memories, Mr Wadekar! Indian cricket is forever indebted to you.
An astute thinker of the game with copybook technique of the famed 'Bombay School of Batsmanship', Wadekar was more than just the captain, who led India to twin series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971.
Here is a look back at India's hard-fought 1-0 series win in England, 54 years back.
'It is a passing phase'. 'He will bounce back'. 'He is a run machine; poor form is just temporary'. The vote of confidence in Gill was inspiring and reassuring, notes Sandeep Goyal.
The 26 year old rued the dropped catches, which ultimately cost India the match and the series.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday named a stand each after the incumbent India Test captain Rohit Sharma, former skipper Ajit Wadekar and ex-BCCI president Sharad Pawar here at the Wankhede Stadium.
As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.
Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.
The Indian Cricket team observed two minute silence in Nottingham for Wadekar.
Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.
Former India captain Ajit Wadekar underwent an angioplasty for a major blockage of artery and is recuperating at a city hospital in Mumbai.
Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.
Former Indian captains Dilip Vengsarkar and Ajit Wadekar batted for current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni who has been facing a lot of criticism of late for the cricket team's failures.
Former India captain Ajit Wadekar will be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement trophy at the annual Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awards ceremony to be held in Chennai on December 10.
India have never won a second Test after they lost the first Test in England.
Former India captain Ajit Wadekar reacted sharply to Vinod Kambli's claims that the 1996 World Cup semi-final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed. 'My question is, if he knew everything, why did he wait for 15 years,' Wadekar said.
India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.
Former cricket captain Ajit Wadekar, who led India to their first overseas Test series wins in England and West Indies, passed away on Wednesday after prolonged illness.
The Indian cricketers wore black arm bands on the first day of the third Test against England in Nottingham on Saturday as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former captain Ajit Wadekar.
'His demise has left a big void'
The former selection committee chairmen said their should be no interference from the Board on the selection committee.
Former India captain and coach Ajit Wadekar suggested that the India captain must concentrate hard at the nets to regain his batting form.
Amid unprecedented political lobbying for the Bharat Ratna, former India cricket captain Ajit Wadekar said master blaster Sachin Tendulkar should be given the country's highest civilian honour. 'If any one has to be given Bharat Ratna it is Sachin Tendulkar, since it is he who deserves [it] the most,' said Wadekar.
Former skipper Ajit Wadekar under whose leadership India won the historical Test series against the West Indies in 1971, was selected for the Castrol Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the sport.
Former India coach Ajit Wadekar said Sourav Ganguly must realise that his days as an international cricketer are over.
The former India captain said the BCCI should lift the ban since the CBI has not filed any charges against the two in the match-fixing scandal.\n\n\n\n
Former India captain Ajit Wadekar lauded Australia for the fighting spirit they displayed despite limited resources.
A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.
Rohit Sharma was honoured with a stand named after him at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Reader Ananth Vadiraj sent us these pictures.
Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Ajit Wadekar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Vijay Manjrekar and Eknath Solkar are among the 17 cricketers from Maharashtra who have the 'Kar' suffix in their surnames and have played Test cricket for India.
Veteran India batsman Rahul Dravid and former captain Ajit Wadekar were on Saturday honoured with the Indian Cricket Board's (BCCI) top recognitions, the Polly Umrigar Award and the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, in Chennai.
Even though India start as firm favourites in the upcoming World Cup, they would have to play consistently well to go all the way in the tournament, feel former cricketers.
Former India captain and ex-cricket manager Ajit Wadekar has criticised the tendency of some players who report sick and miss Tests before magically recovering in time when lucrative T20 games come around.
Former India captain Ajit Wadekar, on Saturday, dismissed claims of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi that batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was trembling while facing fast bowler and compatriot Shoaib Akhtar as a remark 'borne out of frustration'.
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