we do remember durrani very much, playing in 72-73 against england's tony lewis team at home;he was widely popular those days for stylish batting; he played a couple of tests only in the 5 match series,which we won. it is very nice presenting the award to him, recognising his contribution.
People are well aware of the cricketers who played for India from 70s onwards, the Gavaskars, the Bedis, the Devs. What most of us struggle to recall are those who played for India right after Independence upto the late 60s, the Durranis, the Mechants, the Hazares, the Guptes. Indians shouldn't forget those who played for India when we were considered the minnows at the international arena.