Rajinder Goel, the highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy history, has been named for the 'Ceat Domestic Cricket Award' for lifetime achievement.
He will receive the award -- Rs one lakh and a trophy -- on February 6 at a function in Mumbai.
The former Haryana and North Zone spinner's name was recommended by former India captain Sunil Gavaskar from a list of cricketers who played domestic cricket with distinction.
Known as 'Mr Accurate,' Goel claimed a record 642 wickets in the Ranji Trophy.
Having played in the shadow of the great Bishan Singh Bedi in the heydays of Indian spin, he could not don national colours.
Goel also served as chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's junior national selection committee.
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