Pandurang Salgaonkar, the 68-year-old curator and former cricketer who was suspended for his alleged role in ‘pitch-fixing’ ahead of India’s second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, played First-Class cricket for a decade and even came close to India cricket team selection. In the 1972 Duleep Trophy semifinal, Salgaonkar’s exploits handed West Zone a surprise win over South. According to ESPNCricinfo, after claiming five for 55 in the first innings, Salgaonkar helped West Zone bundle South for a mere 97, setting up a 10-wicket victory. In the final against Central Zone, Salgaonkar claimed 7 for 72 and 1 for 37 to help West Zone clinch the trophy with an innings and 172-run victory. READ | ICC probes suspended Pune curator Pandurang Salgaonkar after TV sting operationIn late 1974, while representing the West Zone against the touring West Indies cricket team, Salgaonkar dismissed the likes of Roy Fredericks and Alvin Kallicharran (twice).

Source: Hindustan Times October 25, 2017 10:41 UTC