A flamboyant and talented batsman, Sandeep Patil surprisingly had a short career in cricket. His career was restricted to only 29 Tests and 45 ODIs

Sandeep Patil also famously hit Bob Willis for six fours in an over during the 1982 Manchester Test

Sandeep Patil is best known for his swashbuckling 174 at Adelaide during the 1980-81 season, scored against an Aussie attack comprising Dennis Lillee and Len Pascoe

Sandeep Patil was one of the members of the 1983 World Cup-winning squad led by Kapil Dev. In picture with Sunil Gavaskar

Sandeep Patil in action at Old Trafford, Manchester in 1982 (Picture/ Midday archives)

Post his playing days, Sandeep Patil coached the Indian national team as well as the `A` side. (In pic with Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajit Wadekar)

An outgoing personality, Sandeep Patil also starred in the Bollywood film `Kabhie Ajnabi The` opposite Poonam Dhillon. However, the film performed poorly at the box office

Former India cricketer Sandeep Patil was appointed as Director of National Cricket Academy (NCA). Rahul Dravid currently holds that post.

Sandeep Patil was the editor of a Marathi sports magazine and came out with his autobiography in 1984, which was titled `Sandy Storm`. (In pic: With Kapil Dev at the B.S. Chandrasekhar Benefit Match)

Sandeep Patil also coached Kenya during the 2003 World Cup and guided the minnows to an unexpected semi-final spot

Sandeep Patil is married to Deepa. They have two sons - Chirag and Prateek. The former debuted as an actor in the Marathi film `Raada Rox` and in Bollywood as part of Dev Anand`s film `Chargesheet`. Chirag will be essaying the role of his father in the upcoming 1983 WC-winning team biopic `83`

Here`s wishing Sandeep Patil a happy 65th birthday! (Picture/ Bipin Kokate)