About Chandu Borde
Chandu Borde is one of the senior statesmen of Indian cricket. A Test all-rounder for India from 1958 to 1969, he later served twice as chairman of the national selectors and remained closely involved in the game for decades.
Career highlights
Borde was a right-handed middle-order batter, a leg-spin bowler and a versatile fielder. He was a successful captain of Maharashtra in domestic cricket and served as India’s vice-captain under the Nawab of Pataudi for much of the 1960s.
After retiring he became a cricket administrator and twice served as chairman of selectors, helping to shape Indian teams across different eras. He also managed Indian teams on tour.
What audiences love about Chandu
Fans and cricketers respect Borde as a link to an earlier era of Indian cricket. His stories from the 1960s, when India was building its identity as a Test side, are a rich part of the game’s history.
He is especially revered in Pune and across Maharashtra.
Why brands work with Chandu Borde
Borde offers heritage, dignity and decades of cricket wisdom. He suits heritage brands, cricket events, felicitations and legacy-themed campaigns, particularly in Maharashtra.
Campaigns that suit Chandu Borde
- Heritage and legacy campaigns
- Cricket events and felicitations
- Maharashtra regional brands
- Cricket academies
- Documentaries and storytelling
Planning a campaign with Chandu
Respectful, story-led formats suit Borde best, such as guest-of-honour appearances, interviews and short documentary-style films. Keep schedules light and plan well in advance.
Booking Chandu Borde through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Chandu’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
When did Chandu Borde play for India? From 1958 to 1969.
What kind of player was he? A middle-order batter, leg-spinner and versatile fielder.
Was he a selector? Yes, he twice served as chairman of selectors.
How quickly can a booking with Chandu be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Chandu’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Chandu include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Chandu review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Chandu’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Chandu do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Chandu available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
How is Chandu Borde’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Chandu’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Chandu Borde’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
