Salim Durani, the 6 hitter in 1960s dies at 88; Condolences pour in for the former cricketer

New Delhi: One of India’s most flamboyant cricketers Salim Durrani died at the age of 88. The news about his death was confirmed by a sources close to his family.

The former cricketer died due to prolonged illness.

Salim Durani,was living with his younger brother, Jahangir Durani, in Gujarat’s Jamnagar.

This year in January, Durani had undergone a proximal femoral nail surgery after he broke his thigh bone.

In 1973, Salim Durrani also dabbled in Bollywood, starring opposite Praveen Babi in the movie Charitra.

Condolences pour in for the former cricketer

Easily one of the most colourful cricketers of India – Salim Durani.

Rest in Peace. ॐ शांति ? pic.twitter.com/d5RUST5G9n

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 2, 2023

India’s first Arjuna Award winning cricketer and a man who hit sixes on public demand, Salim Durani.

Om Shanti. Heartfelt Condolences to his family , friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/DwdKamlxjy

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 2, 2023

Former India allrounder Salim Durani dies at 88,still remember as kid dad introduced him to me, dad called him Salimbhai..as he fondly was called. Rip pic.twitter.com/TofnMFoCDY

— Rahul Chaudhary (@rschumacher38) April 2, 2023

Saddened by the news that cricket legend SalimDurani has passed away. Born in Kabul too early for the white-ball era in which he’d have thrived, the volatile genius was a crowd-pleaser&public favourite: “No Durani No Test” posters went up when he was dropped against England. RIP pic.twitter.com/ZzmqU4z4sV

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 2, 2023

Saddened by passing away of Former India cricketer Salim Durani,will be remembered as ever young entertaining all rounder,who played important roles in india’s victory in historic West Indies in 71-2. He played for my club Khar Gymkhana thus was good friend.Will miss him. RIP

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) April 2, 2023