Former opening batsman and ex-Team India coach Anshuman Gaekwad passed away in Vadodara on Wednesday. He was 71. A veteran of 40 Tests was suffering from blood cancer and had recently returned after having treatment in London. He also served as a selector and head coach of the national side. Gaekwad’s long ailment brought many of his erstwhile colleagues forward, either offering financial help or asking the BCCI to release some funds. Board secretary Jay Shah had recently released Rs 1 crore for his treatment. “It’s a loss to the…