Pragna Jani

Vaman, who played Ranji Trophy for Saurashtra in 1963-64, revealed that Durani always wanted to know about the changes in the game. “He would talk about the game and the IPL. He always wanted to share his knowledge with others,” she remarked.

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Those conversations veered around the good old days too.  According to Vaman, the innings Durani rated highly was his century in the Trinidad Test of 1961-62. “West Indies had a top team  then and their fast bowlers were very good. Their attack included the great Wes Hall. And the wickets of Garry Sobers and Clive Lloyd in the 1970-71 Trinidad Test was a cherished memory,” Vaman said.

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Pragna stressed that Durani was a man of few needs. “He was always satisfied with whatever he got in life. He would never complain or yearn for anything. Often he used to say, ‘Bhabhi, I don’t need anything, I’m grateful for whatever has been given to me.’ He held no grudges.”