About
Captain of the Indian team in 1959, he then captained Baroda to their first Ranji title in nine years in 1956.
Before Fame
He played his early cricket for Bombay University.
Trivia
He served as the Deputy Comptroller to the Baroda state after his retirement from cricket.
Family Life
His son is the cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad.
Associated With
He was captain of the Indian national team, much like Mahendra Dhoni.