Sports September 2, 2026 at 12:39 AM

Scored 7134 runs, shared best cricketer award with Tendulkar, bribed selectors with ₹10 lakh each, got banned by BCCI

Hindustan Times Cricket

He played under Sachin Tendulkar in Bombay junior cricket, scored 7,134 first class runs at an average of 54.45, yet his India career lasted just one ODI.

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