Chandu Borde
Pune's great all-rounder of the 1960s, who later captained India in a Test and led the national selection committee.
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Cricketers, hockey players, badminton champions and chess grandmasters from Pune.
Pune has given India cricketers, hockey players, badminton champions and chess grandmasters. Many of them learnt their game on the grounds of the city, from the Deccan Gymkhana to the Nehru Stadium and the PYC.
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Nandu Natekar
One of India's first badminton stars, who won international titles in the 1950s and received the Arjuna Award in 1961.
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Dhanraj Pillay
The hockey forward from Khadki who played for India at four Olympic Games and captained the national team.
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Abhijit Kunte
Chess grandmaster from Pune and national champion, now a coach to young players.
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Kedar Jadhav
The Pune batsman and part-time spinner who played one day internationals for India and many seasons for Maharashtra.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad
Opening batsman from Pune who captained India to gold at the 2023 Asian Games and later captained Chennai Super Kings.
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