Wasuderao Dattatraya Sane was a steady presence in Indian first-class cricket for over two decades. Born in Amravati in 1914, he played 17 matches between 1937 and 1959. Sane was a versatile player who contributed as a right-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-pace bowler. His brother, Narayan Sane, also shared a connection to the sport. Over his long playing career, Wasuderao scored 512 runs and maintained a bowling average of 24.94, showing his reliability on the domestic circuit.
Sane is perhaps best remembered for his leadership during the 1947-48 season. He captained Central Provinces and Berar to their only victory in the Ranji Trophy. In that match against Mysore, he led from the front with the ball, taking four wickets for 20 runs in the first innings and three for 35 in the second. His performance ensured a 113-run win for his side. He later captained Madhya Pradesh in the 1953-54 season, where he took six wickets for 191 runs against a strong Holkar team and top-scored for his side with 43 in the second innings.
The medium-pacer had a knack for performing during big moments for his teams. He was part of Vidarbha's very first match in the Ranji Trophy during the 1957-58 season. He made an immediate impact in that debut game against Uttar Pradesh by taking seven wickets in total across both innings. Even as he aged, his skill with the ball did not fade. A few days after turning 45, he recorded his career-best bowling figures of 6 for 60 playing for Vidarbha against Madhya Pradesh.
Sane finished his career with 55 total wickets and three five-wicket hauls in an innings. He was a capable lower-order batsman who hit two half-centuries, including a career-high score of 59 not out. After years of contributing to Indian cricket, he passed away in Nagpur in 1991 at the age of 77. His final bowling tally included over 3,600 balls delivered during his time on the field.