Physical Stats & More
Height | 180 cm |
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Weight | 75 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
Hometown | Poona (Pune), Maharashtra |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Family
Father | Name Not Known | ||||
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Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
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Spouse | Name Not Known | ||||
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Career
Debut | On 8 February 1906 Hindus v Europeans (First Class) |
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Bowling Style | Left-arm orthodox spin |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Baloo Palwankar's family name is derived from his hometown, Palwan. | |
His father served in the military. | |
His first job was maintaining the pitch for a Parsi cricket club in Pune (formerly Poona). | |
Despite bowling frequently, he was rarely given the chance to bat. | |
Baloo overcame caste discrimination to excel in the sport of cricket. | |
He played key roles in matches against the Europeans of Bombay Gymkhana in 1906 and 1907. | |
He took 114 wickets during the 1911 tour to England. | |
Throughout his career, he faced challenges related to his caste but achieved notable success in cricket. | |
He formed significant friendships and engaged in politics, supporting Gandhian principles. |