Salim Durani was one of the most charismatic and dynamic cricketers ever to play for India. Attacking batsman, probing spin bowler and a cricketer with an aura second to none, ‘Prince Salim’ had a cult following and was a crowd pleaser par excellence. His fame, however, came with an aura of mystery—till date, numerous legends and myths surround the man and the cricketer. In this comprehensive biography, Gulu Ezekiel, one of India’s leading sports journalists and authors, presents a unique picture of the cricketer who combined movie-star looks with a flamboyant lifestyle and his own special style on the pitch. Packed with rich insights, extensive statistics and exclusive photos, this story of ambition, destiny and one man’s undying love for the game is sure to enthral cricket fans and general readers alike.
Born on 1959 and one of the country?s most prolific and well-known sports journalists. Having begun his career in Madras in 1982, Gulu went freelance in 2001 after moving to New Delhi ten years earlier. In those ten years he served in a senior capacity in numerous media organisations, reporting on major sporting events both in India and abroad. Gulu has extensive experience in print, radio, TV and internet and has written thousands of articles for nearly 100 publications from around the world. Today he is a familiar face on numerous TV channels as a guest expert.
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