Former cricketers react to Adhikari's death
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Adhikari was a disciplined man. Being a military man, he would not bother about what anybody else thought. He was a very good captain, as the record proves, and a useful allrounder. Few could surpass his knowledge of the game, especially with regard to wickets and how they would play. He was a useful bat, although not much appreciated for his batting skills; he often came at No. 7 or 8. His hundred at New Delhi was a testimony to his batting prowess.
I had the honour of playing for India when Adhikari was manager. Adhikari was a strict disciplinarian, perhaps because of his army background. That may not have gone down too well with some people in the team, but as far as I was concerned, he was a good man. He was always very helpful, and good at his job. Even after his retirement from cricket, he contributed substantially to the game. I'm very sad that he has passed away, and I think the game should be indebted to him.