Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Gavaskar Launches Book Chronicling Sanjay Jagdale’s Cricket Journey
Sunil Gavaskar launched a book about Sanjay Jagdale’s life in cricket.
The launch took place in Indore on Sunday.
The book was written by Kiran Waikar and Sunil Dudhale.
It describes how Jagdale worked as a cricketer, coach, selector and administrator.
Gavaskar praised Jagdale for staying committed to cricket.
Jagdale said their friendship began when they played school cricket.
He remembered watching Gavaskar score a double century while he was fielding at slip.
Jagdale also recalled seeing Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly at a cricket camp in 1986.
He said a coach predicted that Tendulkar would play for India.
Sunil Gavaskar launched Sanjay Jagdale: Rag-Rag Mein Cricket in Indore on Sunday.
The book, by Kiran Waikar and Sunil Dudhale, traces Jagdale’s path as a player, coach, selector and cricket administrator.
Gavaskar praised Jagdale’s long service to cricket; Jagdale said their friendship began in school cricket in 1965.
Jagdale recalled fielding at slip during Gavaskar’s double century, when no ball came his way.
Jagdale remembered seeing 14-year-old Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly at an under-15 camp in Indore in 1986.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Jagdale; the book was authored by Kiran Waikar and Sunil Dudhale.
- What
- Gavaskar launched a book chronicling Jagdale’s cricket career and contribution to the game.
- When
- Sunday; the articles do not state the calendar date. Jagdale recalled an under-15 camp in 1986.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The book documents Jagdale’s journey and work in cricket, including roles with the MPCA and BCCI.
Gavaskar’s praise
Jagdale’s recollections
Jagdale’s contribution to cricket
Gavaskar’s praise
Gavaskar described Jagdale’s service across playing and administrative roles as an unusually broad and valuable contribution.
Jagdale’s recollections
Jagdale recalled his long association with Gavaskar and spoke of learning from him; the articles do not report a conflicting assessment of Jagdale’s contribution.
- Book
- Sanjay Jagdale: Rag-Rag Mein Cricket
- Authors
- Kiran Waikar and Sunil Dudhale
- Launch location
- Indore
- Jagdale's roles
- Player, coach, selector and administrator
- School-cricket friendship
- Jagdale said his friendship with Gavaskar began in 1965
- Indore under-15 camp
- Jagdale recalled seeing Tendulkar and Ganguly there in 1986
- Jagdale's BCCI positions
- Joint secretary, then secretary
