during that tour. Batting at number three, Wadekar made 67 runs, but still ended on the losing side. He scored 73 runs in his ODI career at an average of 36.50 with a strike rate of 81.11. Following India's dismal performance in the series, he retired from international cricket. After that tour Wadekar played just one more First-class match before retiring from all forms of cricket. Post retirement Wadekar also served as the manager of the Indian cricket team in the 1990s, alongside captain Mohammad Azharuddin. He is one of the few Indians to represent the country as Test player, captain, coach/manager and the chairman of selectors. Lala Amarnath and Chandu Borde are the only other players to achieve this distinction. Death On 15 August 2018, Wadekar died due to illness at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, at the age of 78. On 17 August, he was cremated with full state honours in the Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai. Many cricketers, as well as cricket fans in large numbers, attended his funeral. Awards and honours Wadekar was honoured with the Arjuna Award, instituted by the Government of India to recognise sporting talents. In 1972, he received the Padmashri, India's fourth highest civilian honour. Other awards include CK Nayudu Lifetime achievement award, Sportsperson of the Year, and the Castrol Lifetime Achievement award. References External links 1941 births 2018 deaths Cricketers from Mumbai India One Day International cricketers India Test cricket captains India Test cricketers Indian cricketers Mumbai cricketers West Zone cricketers Indian Universities cricketers State Bank of India cricketers Associated Cement Company cricketers Indian cricket administrators Cricket managers Indian cricket coaches Coaches of the Indian national cricket team Recipients of the Arjuna Award India national cricket team selectors Recipients of the Padma Shri in sports