The best left-handed Indian batsmen of all time

#9. Salim Durani

One of India's biggest match-winners, Salim Durani enabled India to win the home Test series against England in 1961/62 and later a Test in West Indies in 1971 with his all-round performances.

His primary role was of a left-arm spinner, but his batting prowess was effective as well. During his era, very few batsmen embraced the approach of aggressive batting, and Durani was one among them. He was especially famous for his six-hitting ability and memories of his dazzling footwork have become a folklore.

His batting average of 25.04 in 50 Test innings doesn't justify his batting talent and his contribution to the Indian team is much more than the 1202 runs he scored in 29 Tests.