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Vinoo Mankad: The Man Who Changed Cricket Forever, The All-Rounder Who Changed the Game, A Cricketing Legend and a Role Model.

Vinoo Mankad Vinoo Mankad (1917-1978) was an Indian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. He was a brilliant batsman, a skilful bowler, and a superb fielder. He was also a pioneer of the game, and he is credited with popularizing the “Mankad” dismissal, a form of run-out […]

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Rusi Modi (1918-2014): The Visionary Chairman of Tata Steel, The Man Who Also Made Steel, A Cricketer and a Corporate Titan.

Rusi Modi (1918-2014) was a visionary chairman of Tata Steel, one of India’s largest and most successful companies. He was also a respected leader in the Indian business community and a philanthropist. Early Life and Education Modi was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1918 into a Parsi family. He attended St. Cyprian’s School and […]