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Bhagwat Chandrasekhar

India vs England Tests: Five of the best spells by Indian bowlers in England

A snapshot of the most iconic spells bowled by Indian bowlers in Test matches in England

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Indian Test triumphs in England, Part 1: Ajit Wadekar’s men create history at The Oval, 1971

India had lost 15 out of their 19 Tests on English soil before the tour, drawing only rest. In fact had lost 11 of their last 12, the run punctuated only by a rain-hit draw.

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The day MV Nagendra could not help raising his finger

MV Nagendra’s explanation for ruling Mike Brearley out wrongly remains an all-time classic.

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Ranji Trophy 1973-74 semi-final: Karnataka stop Bombay’s 15-year run

The quartet of EAS Prasanna, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Gundappa Vishwanath, and Brijesh Patel that played key role in Karnataka's fabled victory over Bombay.

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Bhagwat Chandrasekhar loses temper with umpire; shows legendary snark!

One of the quietest men on the field, seldom did Chandrasekhar lose his temper, especially on the ground.

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Happy birthday, Chandra!

The four men above were as dreaded a bowling spin force in world cricket as the Windies pace quartet in later years.

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Bhagwat Chandrasekhar: The man who turned his disability into a lethal weapon

Bhagwat Chandrasekhar picked up 98 wickets in 14 wins at 19, with the strike rate down to 45. Exactly half of his 16 five-fors and 2 ten-wicket hauls were captured in those 14 victorious Tests, 5 of which came overseas.

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Mumbai, 1964: When India beat Australia against all odds and expectations

One of the greatest Tests played on Indian soil.

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The day India ended England’s home rule

Climbing the web spun by Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, India reached a new high by winning their first Test and series in England as spectators sat on the edge of their seats and Ajit Wadekar slept through all of it.

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