Former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai Maidan cricket, Padmar Shivalkar passed away due to age-related issues here on Monday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) informed.
Kerala rode a slender two-run first innings lead against Gujarat to storm into their maiden Ranji Trophy final, after featuring in the premier domestic tournament for 68 years.
Milind Rage, who returned to captain Mumbai in domestic cricket after suffering a heart attack at 26, passed away after a second attack on Wednesday, days after turning 76.
The excitement around star batter Virat Kohli’s return to domestic cricket lasted a mere 15 deliveries as the former India captain was dismissed for a forgettable 6, with Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan sending his stump cartwheeling early in the innings.
Broken phones, lost slippers and shoes lying around the Feroz Shah Kotla before a pitch invader breached security to touch Virat Kohli’s feet were some of the unprecedented scenes that summed up the iconic batter’s return to domestic cricket after more than 12 years.
Mumbai, then Bombay, defeated Delhi in the final by 90 runs to clinch their 30th Ranji title on home turf. Shastri's all-round show helped them win the 51st edition of India's premier domestic competition.
Raina underwent knee surgery in the Netherlands last year and was gearing up for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
While remaining fit has been a requirement, Unadkat has taken time out to pursue another vocation, which is learning guitar.
Earlier in the day Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara also said that he and his family have contributed to the PM CARES fund.
Pujara was supposed to play county cricket in the UK but that too has been postponed at least till May 28 and faces a cancellation.
