Dilip Sardesai played cricket for India at the international level in 1940.

Indian cricketer Dilip Narayan Sardesai (8 August 1940 – 2 July 2007) represented his country internationally. He was the first Goa-born cricketer to play for India and was a Test batsman. He was frequently regarded as one of India's best batsmen against spin, despite the fact that Indian batsmen are generally known to perform better against spin.
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