Palwankar Baloo was the greatest Indian cricketer of his time who deserves to be remembered and celebrated for shining through oppressive caste prejudices.
Macaulay's intent was quite different from what has been propagated by Indian leaders and public intellectuals, who love to live in their own sectarian mental chambers.
Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
Palwankar, A great player. Agreed! He was fantastic and worth remembering! Agreed. But, what is this title “… DALIT Cricketer.” He is a good player bcoz he played good, which is the result of inherrent passion and practice. How, Dalitb or non Dalit reflects on his game? Why do we want caste aspect in every thing. Infact it is humiliating for Dalits.
His son Yeshwant Baloo Palwankar was a great left handed cricketer too. An allrounder, he captained Ruia College . He was a very strict captain and would not tolerate any missed fielding or dropped catch. He once sent off his wicket keeper in a friendly match. He was selected for the combined university team against West Indies. His selection in the Bombay team was cut short due to a difference of opinion with Vijay Metchant who was a selector. He gracefully retired and moved to Pune.
Palwankar, A great player. Agreed! He was fantastic and worth remembering! Agreed. But, what is this title “… DALIT Cricketer.” He is a good player bcoz he played good, which is the result of inherrent passion and practice. How, Dalitb or non Dalit reflects on his game? Why do we want caste aspect in every thing. Infact it is humiliating for Dalits.
The character of Kachra in the movie Lagaan was broadly based on P. Baloo
His son Yeshwant Baloo Palwankar was a great left handed cricketer too. An allrounder, he captained Ruia College . He was a very strict captain and would not tolerate any missed fielding or dropped catch. He once sent off his wicket keeper in a friendly match. He was selected for the combined university team against West Indies. His selection in the Bombay team was cut short due to a difference of opinion with Vijay Metchant who was a selector. He gracefully retired and moved to Pune.