Vasant Ranjane, had been a former India medium-pacer, has died at the age of 74 in Pune. Ranjane 1958 and 1964 and played seven Tests for India between state and first-class cricket from 1956 to 1971 represented the railway. “He [Ranjane] had been ill from some time and was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic, where he died,” said Surendra Bhave former Maharashtra opener. Ranjane 1956-57 a successful debut in the first class, when the Saurashtra against Maharashtra for 36 to 35 and took 4 to 9.
He made two years after the first Test against West Indies, but in 1961-62, when England visited India did not play each other. Ranjane as a fitter worked for Indian Railways in 1994 and has been retired. Chandu Borde, who played Ranjane first class and Test cricket as a bowler with the excellent line and length were all missing. “We played for the club, he played for vilas CC and Maharashtra,” Borde said. “He [Ranjane] a very good bowler, the best fast bowler in the country has produced. Read more »