Condoling the death of legendary Indian cricketer Salim Durrani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was instrumental in India’s rise in world cricket. Durrani died on Sunday at the age of 88. Prime Minister Modi tweeted, “Salim Durrani ji was a great cricketer and an institution in himself. He contributed significantly to the rise of India in world cricket. He was known for his style on and off the field. I am saddened by his death. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
Referring to Durrani’s close and strong ties with Gujarat, the Prime Minister said he played for Gujarat and Saurashtra for many years and also made his home in the state. He said, “I got a chance to talk to him and was impressed by his versatility. He will definitely be missed.” In another tweet, the Prime Minister said he had the opportunity to interact with the great Salim Durrani on several occasions. Sharing pictures of one such occasion, Modi wrote, “One such occasion was of an event in Jamnagar in January 2004 where the statue of legendary cricketer Vinoo Mankad was unveiled. Some of the memories of that program are in these pictures.” Durrani lived in Jamnagar with his younger brother Jehangir Durrani.
