Marathi commentator, Bal Pandit, is no more.

Q.  Which well known cricket commentator and writer died on 17th September 2015 in Pune, Maharashtra at the age of 89?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. Bal Pandit
b. Harsh Bhogle
c. Farouk Engineer
d. Sunil Gavankar

ANSWER: Bal Pandit
 
Veteran Marathi cricket commentator and writer Bal Pandit passed away in Pune, Maharashtra on September 17, 2015 at the age of 89. He popularised cricket through vernacular Marathi commentary in various media such as radio, books, magazines and newspapers. Pandit also authored 30 books on numerous aspects of cricket. He translated Sunil Gavaskar’s autobiography Sunny Days into Marathi. Pandit was also bestowed with Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award in 1978 by the Maharashtra Government in recognition of his contribution to the game of cricket.

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