Former cricket star Dr Chinmay Gupte gave up the crease in favour of the laboratory. Once a budding test-cricketer, he decided he wanted to devote his life to medical research and surgery.

Inspired by the sport, and by the injuries suffered by friends and relatives, Chinmay has spent three years researching little known ligaments at the back of the knee, which he believes could be crucial to sporting success.

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Content last updated: 01/08/2006