New Delhi, May 16: Former Test player Deepak Shodhan, who was the first Indian cricketer to smash century in his debut innings, has passed away at the age of 87 after a battle with lung cancer. Also Read - Sanjay Dutt's Wife Maanayata Dutt Shares Inspiring Post About Fighting And Facing Fears as Actor Battles With Lung Cancer

Shodhan, who died at his residence in Ahmadabad, had been diagnosed with cancer in February this year. He was India’s oldest Test cricketer at the time of his death.The former left-handed batsman got his first India cap at the age of 25, when he walked in at number eight and struck a blistering 110-run knock against Pakistan at Eden Gardens in 1952. The match, however, ended in a draw.(ALSO READ:Sachin Tendulkar emerges as best Test player of 21st century in Cricket Australia’s online poll). Also Read - Sanjay Dutt Resumes Shamshera Shoot, Will Resume Second Round of Medical Treatment Soon

Despite a bright start, Shodhan featured in just two more Tests, which were against West Indies in 1953. Also Read - Torbaaz Producer Shares Sanjay Dutt Health Update: Result of Certain Tests Yet To Come

Shodhan, however, had a long domestic career, playing for Gujarat for most of his Ranji Trophycareer before switching to Baroda.