Former Indian left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi has paid tribute to Indian football legendChuni Goswami, saying thatChuni Da brought football fitness to cricket. The convicts who played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs for India played the Ranji Trophy for Bengal. Apart from being the Indian football captain,Chuni Goswami was also a good all-rounder of cricket. India won the 1962 Asian Games gold medal under Goswami's captaincy, while the Bengal Ranji team under his captaincy reached the 1971–72 Ranji final and were runners-up after losing to Bombay.

72-year-old Dilip Doshi said, "Chunni Da was very fit because of his football background. At present, cricketers are very fit, but in those days footballers used to be more fit than cricketers. In this way,Chuni Da Brought the fitness of football to the cricket team. " In addition to scoring 1592 runs in 46 first class matches,Chuni Goswami took 47 wickets and also caught 40 catches. Goswami was a right-handed batsman and also bowled medium fast with the right hand. Doshi said, "Chunni Da knew from which background (football) he came from. He was a great cricketer and his struggle ability was tremendous which kept him apart. He had the courage to struggle in difficult situations and his This is what inspires us. "

The former left arm spinner also praised Sunni Da's leadership ability. He said, "Chunni Da, with his witty style, kept the atmosphere of the dressing room light. He had captained the Indian football team and had excellent leadership abilities. He always welcomed the suggestions of the team members. The reason he was a true leader. "

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