Oldest living test cricketer Deepak Shodhan passes away in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

Former Indian cricketer Roshan Harshadal Shodhan, popularly known as Deepak Shodhan, the first Indian to make a Test century in his debut innings today passed away at his residence here. He was 87 and was also the oldest living test cricketer in the country.

Mr. Shodhan, who was suffering form lung cancer, breathed his last at his residence here this morning following a prolonged illness.

Family members said that ill for quite some time he was diagnosed with lung cancer in February this year.

A left-handed batsman, he made his debut at the age of 25 against Pakistan at Eden Gardens in 1952. Batting at number 8 he scored 110 in his very first innings. The match had ended in a draw. Mr Shodhan played three Tests in all and scored 180 runs at an average of 60.33.

– DeshGujarat