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Honoring the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, we wish everyone a reflective and inspiring Gandhi Jayanti. This special gallery also uncovers Gandhi’s unexpected and lesser-known ties to the game of cricket, revealing a charming anecdote that blends history and sport.

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Though Gandhi is primarily remembered for his leadership and non-violent freedom struggle, he had a quirky connection with cricket. Despite not being a keen sportsman in later life, surprising stories reveal he was a keen observer and occasional player during his school days. This gallery explores his secret cricket story.

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In 1933-34, Laxmi Merchant, sister of India’s legendary batsman Vijay Merchant, was capturing autographs of the entire touring Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) squa

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