Mumbai:
Former Ranji Trophy Star and former cricketer Padmakar Shivalkar played for years for years, died on Monday due to age related problems. He was 84 years old. Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) gave this information. He was one of the best players of his time. Shivalkar was unfortunately that he was not selected in the Indian Test team. Born on 14 September 1940, Shivalkar was a left -handed spinner, who served Mumbai cricket in a two -decade long career.
The MCA said in a condolence message on Monday, “Mumbai cricket has lost a true veteran today. Padmakar Shivalkar’s contribution to the game, especially as one of the best spinners of all times, will always be remembered. His dedication, skills and influence on Mumbai cricket is unique. His death is an irreparable loss to the cricket world. His soul is peaceful.”
Most wickets for Mumbai
Shivalkar, popularly known as Paddy Sir in Mumbai cricket, played 124 first class matches before retiring at the age of 50, in which he took 569 wickets at an average of 19.69. He took five wickets 43 times and took 10 wickets in a match on 13 occasions and performed 8-16 best bowling against Tamil Nadu in the 1972-73 Ranji Trophy season. The record for the most wickets for Mumbai in domestic cricket is still his name.
Deputy Chief Minister expressed mourning
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, while condoling his death on X, wrote, “The news of the death of former Mumbai cricketer Padmakar Shivalkar is very sad. With his left -handed orthodox bowling, he showed the path of the pavilion to many legendary batsmen. His death has lost a star of the cricket world. Give it. ” In the year 2016, Shivalkar was given C.K. The Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded, which is the highest honor given by the BCCI to a former player.