Team India wear black armbands in tribute to Padmakar Shivalkar
Dubai, March 4 -- Team India wore black armbands during the first India-Australia semifinal match of the ICC Champions Trophy on Tuesday to honour the memory of Padmakar Shivalkar, the legendary left-arm spinner who passed away yesterday.
A stalwart of Mumbai cricket, Shivalkar was widely regarded as one of the finest spinners in Indian domestic cricket history, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed deep sorrow over his demise, acknowledging his immense contributions to the game. Shivalkar played 124 first-class matches, taking an impressive 589 wickets at an outstanding average of 19.69. His ability to deceive batsmen with flight, accuracy, and turn made him a...
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