Sudhir Naik: Sudhir Naik, a former India opener and Ranji Trophy-winning captain for Mumbai, died on the age of 78. After a quick sickness, Naik, who participated in three Test matches in 1974, handed away in a hospital in Mumbai. His daughter is his solely inheritor. The unhappy passing of Naik, who memorably struck the primary 4 for India in ODIs in opposition to England in 1974 at Headingley, Leeds, was mourned by the BCCI on Thursday. Naik guided a depleted Mumbai workforce to a Ranji Trophy victory in 1971 whereas gamers like Sunil Gavaskar, Ajit Wadekar, Dilip Sardesai, and Ashok Mankad have been making historical past within the Caribbean.
Naik creates a excessive rating of 200 not out
In 85 first-class video games, Naik amassed 4376 runs, with a excessive rating of 200 not out. After he stopped taking part in, he oversaw the National Cricket Clubâs operations. Additionally, he was instrumental in advancing the careers of Wasim Jaffer and Zaheer Khan. The Wankhede Stadiumâs longtime chief curator, Naik, is credited with making ready the venue for the 50-over World Cup in 2011.
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BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressed his heartfelt condolence
Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, acknowledged, âI’m saddened to listen to of Shri Sudhir Naikâs passing. I ship my sympathies to his household, buddies, and everybody of the Mumbai Cricket Association employees as a result of this can be a tragic loss. Shri Naik had an incredible ardour for the sport and contributed to it in a wide range of methods, whether or not as a cricket participant, a coach, a curator, or an administrator. He helped quite a few cricketers launch their careers and had a robust eye for high quality.
Sachin Tendulkar tweeted
Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, âMy heartfelt condolences to Shri Sudhir Naik jiâs family and friends. His contributions to cricket will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace.â
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