CHENNAI: “The crowd applauded us for 15 minutes straight after the Test match ended. I still remember that moment,” CD Gopinath told TOI, recalling India’s historic first Test win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Madras a few years back (then). It was 1952, India defeated England by an innings and eight runs in the…
Mumbai: 96-year-old CD Gopinath passed away in Chennai on Thursday. Hailing from Chennai (formerly Madras), Chingalpat Doraikanu (CD) Gopinath, who played eight Tests between 1951–60, was previously India’s oldest cricketer. Gopinath was the last survivor of India’s first Test win against England in Madras in 1952.Following his death, former India, Mumbai, and Maharashtra wicket-keeper batsman…
Malayalam actor Jibin Gopinath has made a surprise appearance in Vetri Maaran’s ‘Arasan’ starring Silambarasan TR and Vijay Sethupathi. Describing the opportunity as a dream come true, Gopinath praised Vetri Maaran’s direction and supporting cast. He expressed his excitement about his significant role alongside the lead actors of the film ‘Vada Chennai’ universe. the director…