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Ajit Wadekar, India
Ajit Wadekar, a former Indian cricketer, was born on Apr 01, 1941. As of 2026, he is 85 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Ajit Wadekar is a Left Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.
Ajit Wadekar's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1966 to 1974, during which he made significant contributions to the sport. His time on the field showcased his skills and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on the game.
Ajit WadekarIndia
- Born: Apr 1, 1941
- Period: (1966-1974)
- Died: Aug 16, 2018
- Batting Style: Left Handed
- Bowling Style: Left Arm Medium
Captaincy Records
| Matches-Won-Lost | Tosses Won | Runs Scored | Batting Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 16-4-4 | 7 (43.75%) | 749 | 26.75 |
| ODI | 2-0-2 | 1 (50.00%) | 73 | 36.5 |
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 37 | 3 | 2113 | 143 | 31.07 | N/A | 1 | 14 | 165 | 2 | - | - |
| ODI | 2 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 36.50 | 81.11 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | - | - |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Ov | M | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 37 | 10.1 | 1 | 0 | N/A | 5.41 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Batting)
| Venue | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 2 | 894 | 91* | 31.93 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| Away | 41 | 1 | 1219 | 143 | 30.48 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 0 |
| Overall | 71 | 3 | 2113 | 143 | 31.07 | 1 | 14 | 46 | 0 |
| Venue | MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 36.50 | 81.11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall | 2 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 36.50 | 81.11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Bowling)
| Venue | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4.1 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 6.24 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Away | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 4.83 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Overall | 10.1 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 5.41 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
By Year Record (Batting)
| Year | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 6.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 442 | 99 | 36.83 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 1968 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 407 | 143 | 37.00 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 1969 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 503 | 91* | 33.53 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 355 | 85 | 27.31 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 71 | 44 | 17.75 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 241 | 90 | 48.20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 82 | 36 | 13.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall (8) | 37 | 71 | 3 | 2113 | 143 | 31.07 | 1 | 14 | 46 | 0 |
| Year | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 36.50 | 81.11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall (1) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 36.50 | 81.11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
By Year Record (Bowling)
| Year | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7.71 | 0/4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1967 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1969 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1971 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4.00 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Overall (4) | 10.1 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 5.41 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
By Position Record (Batting)
| Position | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 59 | 1 | 1899 | 143 | 32.74 | 1 | 13 | 40 | 0 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 136 | 91* | 34.00 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 74 | 46 | 24.67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall | 71 | 3 | 2113 | 143 | 31.07 | 1 | 14 | 46 | 0 |
| Position | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 67 | 67 | 67.00 | 81.71 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6.00 | 75.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall | 2 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 36.50 | 81.11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Batting)
| Team | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9 | 18 | 1 | 548 | 99 | 32.24 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| England | 14 | 28 | 1 | 840 | 91 | 31.11 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 7 | 14 | 1 | 495 | 143 | 38.08 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| West Indies | 7 | 11 | 0 | 230 | 67 | 20.91 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Overall (4) | 37 | 71 | 3 | 2113 | 143 | 31.07 | 1 | 14 | 46 | 0 |
| Team | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 36.50 | 81.11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall (1) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 36.50 | 81.11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Bowling)
| Year | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 | |||
| England | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 | |||
| West Indies | 4.1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 5.04 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Overall (3) | 10.1 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 5.41 | 0 | 0 |
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