Writer & Cricket Commentator Dwarkanath Sanzgiri Passes Away At 74 After Prolonged Illness

Mumbai: Famous writer and senior cricket commentator Dwarkanath Sanzgiri has passed away. He breathed his last at the age of 74 at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. He breathed his last today after a prolonged illness.

Sanzgiri made a name for himself as a columnist, author, television presenter and music program host. In a career spanning nearly 50 years, Sanzgiri wrote for many magazines and newspapers. Sanzgiri wrote columns mainly in Marathi, but also in English along with some other regional languages.

Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut, took the news to X, informing about the sad demise of Dwarkanath Sanzgiri, and giving him a hearty tribute.

The caption of the X post read: "माझे मित्र, क्रिकेट व चित्रपट या दोन्ही विषयांवर चटकदार लिखाण करणारे द्वारकानाथ संझगिरी यांचे निधन धक्कादायक आहे. दैनिक सामना चे ते लोकप्रिय स्तंभ लेखक होते. क्रीडा विश्वाची मोठीच हानी झाली आहे. त्यांच्या कुटुंबीयांच्या दुःखात मी आणि सामना परिवार सहभागी आहे."

The caption translates to: "My friend, the passing away of Dwarkanath Sanjhgiri, who wrote brilliantly on both cricket and cinema, is shocking. He was a popular columnist for Dainik Saamana. The sports world has suffered a great loss. I and the Saamana family share in the grief of his family."

Remembering Legacy Of Dwarkanath Sanzgiri

Dwarkanath Sanzgiri, born on 15 November 1950 in Mumbai's Hindu Colony, pursued his education at King George School and Ram Narayan Ruia College, eventually studying civil engineering at VJTI, Matunga. He enjoyed a dual career as an engineer and a writer, retiring as the Chief Engineer of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's Water Supply Project in 2008.

Sanzgiri's literary journey began in the late 1970s, contributing regularly to magazines such as ‘Dinank’ and ‘Shri’. Following India's 1983 World Cup victory, he co-founded the sports magazine ‘Ech Shatkar,’ serving as its executive editor. His compelling sports articles and travelogues were widely published in outlets including ‘Loksatta,’ ‘Aaj Dati,’ and ‘Mid-Day.’ Over his career, he reported on all One Day International Cricket World Cups since 1983 and authored 40 books spanning sports, travel, and social issues. Additionally, Sanzgiri hosted over a thousand one-man stand-up shows, presented the sports show 'Bollandaji,' and appeared frequently as a cricket analyst on TV.