Step back into the summer of 1979, when India faced England in the 1st Test at Birmingham. Watch Anshuman Gaekwad, known for his grit and patience, compile a determined 25 runs off 124 balls in 126 minutes, decorated with 3 crisp boundaries. This knock reflected his trademark resilience and ability to weather challenging conditions.

Anshuman Gaekwad played 40 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals for India between 1974 and 1984, earning respect as a solid opener and courageous batsman against some of the fiercest bowling attacks. Cricket was in his veins, as his father Datta Gaekwad too was a proud Indian Test cricketer.

👉 Relive this moment of classic Test cricket, where survival and determination meant as much as runs on the board.

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