About Baloo Gupte
Lived 1934 – 2005 (aged 70). Baloo Gupte was an Indian cricketer.
Balkrishna Pandharinath "Baloo" Gupte (30 August 1934 – 5 July 2005) was an Indian cricketer. He was a leg-spinner.
Gupte was born in Bombay in British India. He made his debut under Nari Contractor in 1960–61 against Pakistan led by Fazal Mahmood at the Corporation Stadium in Madras (now Chennai). He played three Tests for India between 1960–61 and 1964–65. His first class career spanned 1953–53 to 1967-68 playing for Bombay, Bengal and Railways. He died in Bombay on 5 July 2005, after a lengthy illness, aged 70.
He was the younger brother of Subhash Gupte, one of the finest spinners to play for India.
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Who was Baloo Gupte?
Indian cricketer (1934-2005)
When was Baloo Gupte born?
Baloo Gupte was born on 30 August 1934 in Mumbai.
When did Baloo Gupte die?
Baloo Gupte died on 5 July 2005 in Mumbai.
What was Baloo Gupte's occupation?
Baloo Gupte was a cricketer.
What nationality was Baloo Gupte?
Baloo Gupte was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Baloo Gupte. https://biography.guide/baloo-gupte/
MLA: "Baloo Gupte." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/baloo-gupte/.
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