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Mumbai did not have a great Buchi Babu tournament in Chennai in preparation for the 2024-25 grind, but it was profitable for city players in the 1980s especially Nirlon outfits of 1983, 1984 and 1985

05 September, 2024 06:52 AM IST | Clayton Murzello

The Nirlon Sports Club team that won the 1985 edition of the Buchi Babu tournament in Chennai. Sitting from left: Suresh Shetty, Jignesh Sanghani, Subhash Khirsagar, Anil Joshi, Sanjay Manjrekar, Sanjay Mudkavi. Standing from left: Suresh Shastri, Avadhoot Zarapkar, Kiran Ashar, Hemant Waingankar (manager), Sandeep Patil (captain), Balu Alaganan (TNCA administrator), Suru Nayak, Rahul Mankad, Avinash Karnik and Sanjay Jaywant. Pic/late KIRAN ASHAR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION

Abhishek Nayar who was appointed as Team India`s batting coach was also seen spending quality time with his friends. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma along with other team members have a long break before they get back on their national duties. Later in the year, Rohit Sharma and Co. will take on Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

19 August, 2024 12:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent

The Nirlon Sports Club team that won the 1985 edition of the Buchi Babu tournament in Chennai. Sitting from left: Suresh Shetty, Jignesh Sanghani, Subhash Khirsagar, Anil Joshi, Sanjay Manjrekar, Sanjay Mudkavi. Standing from left: Suresh Shastri, Avadhoot Zarapkar, Kiran Ashar, Hemant Waingankar (manager), Sandeep Patil (captain), Balu Alaganan (TNCA administrator), Suru Nayak, Rahul Mankad, Avinash Karnik and Sanjay Jaywant. Pic/late KIRAN ASHAR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION
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