| 1. Baloo Palwankar's family name is derived from his hometown, Palwan. |
| 2. His father served in the military. |
| 3. His first job was maintaining the pitch for a Parsi cricket club in Pune (formerly Poona). |
| 4. Despite bowling frequently, he was rarely given the chance to bat. |
| 5. Baloo overcame caste discrimination to excel in the sport of cricket. |
| 6. He played key roles in matches against the Europeans of Bombay Gymkhana in 1906 and 1907. |
| 7. He took 114 wickets during the 1911 tour to England. |
| 8. Throughout his career, he faced challenges related to his caste but achieved notable success in cricket. |
| 9. He formed significant friendships and engaged in politics, supporting Gandhian principles. |
