He was born in Pune.[2] He was a right-handed batsman who played for Maharashtra.
Playing careeredit
Pandit made his cricketing debut in the Rohinton Baria Trophy, in which he played for Poona University for two seasons between 1951 and 1953. He made a single first-class appearance, during the 1959–60 season, representing Maharashtra against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy. In the only innings in which he batted, he scored 25 runs.[3]
Later careeredit
Pandit was a pioneer in Marathi cricket commentary and was commissioned by All India Radio for many decades. His coining of new words in Marathi for cricket terms such as ‘aapat-baar’ for a bouncer ball received wide popularity. He was also a cricket commentator in English for a short period. Being a first-class cricketer himself, Pandit's commentary was clinical. He was known for focusing on the scope of improvement in a player in his commentary. His achievements in live commentary for 40 years was also noticed by the Limca Book of World Records
Bal Pandit was the secretary of Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) in the mid-1980s. He was also the President of Maharashtra Cricket Association. He played a vital role in the selection committee of the organisation.[4]
Pandit was also a Trustee of the Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Samadhi temple complex in Alandi from 1966 to 1999.
Booksedit
Pandit was also a prolific cricket writer and wrote 35 books. He authored several columns in newspapers and magazines, striking a chord with common people and enhancing their knowledge with illustrations. His translation of Sunil Gavaskar’s book Sunny Days in Marathi became immensely popular. He authored a number of books in Marathi.[5]
Sunny Days (translation in Marathi)
The Little Master
Prakrami Daura
Ase Samane Ase Kheladu
Athawanitil Vyakti Ani Prasang
Cricketmadhil Navalkatha
Cricket Tantra Ani Mantra
“ Lokmanyancha Manasputra"
Awardsedit
The Maharashtra government recognized him with the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports award in 1978.
Deathedit
Bal Pandit died due to prolonged illness on the afternoon of 17 September 2015.[6]
pandit, jagannath, pandit, july, 1929, september, 2015, indian, cricketer, writer, broadcaster, personal, informationfull, namebal, jagannath, pandit, born, 1929, july, 1929pune, maharashtra, indiadied17, september, 2015, 2015, aged, pune, maharashtra, indiaba. Bal Jagannath Pandit 24 July 1929 17 September 2015 was an Indian cricketer writer and broadcaster Bal PanditPersonal informationFull nameBal Jagannath Pandit 1 Born 1929 07 24 24 July 1929Pune Maharashtra IndiaDied17 September 2015 2015 09 17 aged 86 Pune Maharashtra IndiaBattingRight handedDomestic team informationYearsTeam1959 1960MaharashtraCareer statisticsCompetition First classMatches 1Runs scored 25Batting average 25100s 50s 0 0Top score 25Catches stumpings 0 Source ESPNcricinfo 2 October 2015 Contents 1 Early life 2 Playing career 3 Later career 3 1 Books 4 Awards 5 Death 6 References 7 External linksEarly life editHe was born in Pune 2 He was a right handed batsman who played for Maharashtra Playing career editPandit made his cricketing debut in the Rohinton Baria Trophy in which he played for Poona University for two seasons between 1951 and 1953 He made a single first class appearance during the 1959 60 season representing Maharashtra against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy In the only innings in which he batted he scored 25 runs 3 Later career editPandit was a pioneer in Marathi cricket commentary and was commissioned by All India Radio for many decades His coining of new words in Marathi for cricket terms such as aapat baar for a bouncer ball received wide popularity He was also a cricket commentator in English for a short period Being a first class cricketer himself Pandit s commentary was clinical He was known for focusing on the scope of improvement in a player in his commentary His achievements in live commentary for 40 years was also noticed by the Limca Book of World RecordsBal Pandit was the secretary of Maharashtra Cricket Association MCA in the mid 1980s He was also the President of Maharashtra Cricket Association He played a vital role in the selection committee of the organisation 4 Pandit was also a Trustee of the Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Samadhi temple complex in Alandi from 1966 to 1999 Books edit Pandit was also a prolific cricket writer and wrote 35 books He authored several columns in newspapers and magazines striking a chord with common people and enhancing their knowledge with illustrations His translation of Sunil Gavaskar s book Sunny Days in Marathi became immensely popular He authored a number of books in Marathi 5 Sunny Days translation in Marathi The Little Master Prakrami Daura Ase Samane Ase Kheladu Athawanitil Vyakti Ani Prasang Cricketmadhil Navalkatha Cricket Tantra Ani Mantra Lokmanyancha Manasputra Awards editThe Maharashtra government recognized him with the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports award in 1978 Death editBal Pandit died due to prolonged illness on the afternoon of 17 September 2015 6 References edit Bal Jagannath Pandit Bal Pandit Bal Pandit His achievements in live commentary for 40 years was also noticed by the Limca Book Of World Records Veteran Marathi commentator passes away Veteran cricket Marathi commentator no more Bal Pandit held an unparalleled vision that helped MCA rise External links editBal Pandit at ESPNcricinfo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bal Pandit amp oldid 1200873634, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
