Padmakar Shivalkar passes away aged 84

Padmakar Shivalkar Passes Away Aged 84

Former Mumbai cricketer Padmakar Shivalkar passed away on March 3 at the age of 84. He played for Mumbai for 20 years, but never made it to the Indian team.

Tributes from Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar paid tributes to the departed, saying "This is very sad news indeed. Within a short time Mumbai cricket has lost two of its stalwarts Milind and now Padmakar who were the architects of many a victory."

Career Highlights

• Played for Mumbai from 1961/62 to 1987/88
• Featured in 124 first-class matches
• Picked 589 wickets, including 42 five-wicket hauls and 13 10-fers
• Returned figures of 8 for 16 and 5 for 18 in the final of the Ranji Trophy 1972/73 season against Tamil Nadu

Quotes from Ajinkya Naik

"Mumbai cricket has lost a true legend today. Padmakar Shivalkar Sir's contribution to the game, especially as one of the finest spinners of all time, will always be remembered."

Awards and Recognition

• Received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016