Kolkata, June 27 -- Bengal's former Ranji Trophy cricketer Shyam Sundar Mitra, who represented the state for 14 years between 1958-72, died of his old age today.
Born in 1936 Mitra was 82. His end came early today at a city hospital following prolonged illness of his old age.
Shyam Sundar Mitra, popularly known as Shamuda, a top order batsman had played as many as 59 first-class matches between 1958-1972 and scored 3059 runs with seven centuries.
His highest score was 155 with average 50.13.
He also took 15 wickets. CAB Joint Secretary Avishek Dalmiya condoled the death and said, "It's really very sad and disheartening to hear about his demise. He was a leader on and off the field and a perfect gentleman. He was a great statesman and one...