These days, Duleep Trophy is being organized by BCCI and the first phase matches have been played in this tournament. The second phase matches of Duleep Trophy will be played from 12th September and all the supporters are looking very happy for this. But in the meantime, all the supporters of Duleep Trophy have become very disappointed and it has been heard that the player who showed excellent game in this tournament has died. This player is considered to be one of the best players of Indian cricket and along with this, there was craze for this player on all sides.

This player died during Duleep Trophy!

Duleep Trophy 2024 is being played and during this tournament, such a news has been heard which has made all the supporters very sad.

Actually, the thing is that before this tournament, former Indian player and coach Anshuman Gaekwad has died. After hearing this news, all the sports supporters have become very sad. Anshuman Gaekwad died on the 31st of July in the year 2024.

Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad has passed away after a prolonged illness 💔🕊️

He played 40 Tests & 15 ODIs for India and also was the head coach of the national side 🏏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/aasv5RW2pd

— Adarsh ​​Tiwari (@Tiwari45Adarsh) July 31, 2024

Anshuman Gaikwad was suffering from cancer

Former Indian coach and player Anshuman Gaikwad was suffering from cancer for a long time and after knowing about his illness, his fellow players also extended a helping hand.

Along with this, it was reported that he was also given financial assistance by the BCCI. If media reports are to be believed, his fellow players Kapil Dev and Madan Lal had decided to donate the fees received from BCCI for the treatment of Anshuman Gaikwad.

Third-highest run-scorer in Duleep Trophy

Former Indian player and coach Anshuman Gaekwad is the third highest run scorer in Duleep Trophy. He has scored 2004 runs in 42 innings of 26 matches played in his career at an average of 52.73. During this, he has scored a century 9 times and a half-century 4 times. He is the third highest run scorer in the history of Duleep Trophy.