October 09, 2024
Baloo Gupte was an Indian Cricketer who was born as Balakrishna Pandharinath Baloo Gupte on 30th August 1934 in Bombay, India. He was a leg-spinner whose bowling style was Legbreak googly and was a Right-handed batsman.
Other Name: | Balkrishna Pandharinath Gupte |
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The talented sports person, Gupte made his debut in 1960-1961 against Pakistan which was led by Fazal Mahmood in Madras (Chennai) at the Corporation Stadium. He played a total of three Tests and 99 First Class matches, wherein, he took 3 and 417 total wickets respectively.
Between 1960-61 and 1964-65, the rising star of 60’s, played three Tests. He played First Class for Bombay, Bengal, and Railways between 1953 to 1967-68.
Baloo Gupte died after a prolonged illness on 5th July 2005 in Bombay at the age of 70.
DEATHDAY | 5 July,2005 (Friday) |
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DEATH PLACE | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Subhash Gupte, one of the most successful Indian spinners, was his elder brother. He belonged to an excellent family of cricketers and was a great human, both in personal and professional lives.
Skin Colour | Wheatish |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | White |
Home Town | Mumbai |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hindu |
Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
School | N/A |
College | N/A |
Qualification | N/A |
Marital Status | Married |
Debut | Test - vs Pakistan at Nehru Stadium, Jan 13, 1961 |
Favorite Player | Nari Contractor |
Favorite Sport | Cricketer |
Baloo Gupte was 70 years 10 months & 6 days old age.