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Tendulkar Pays Respect To Shivalkar, Says ‘His Smooth Action And Rhythm Were A Treat To Watch’
"Mumbai cricket has lost a stalwart and wonderful human being in Paddy Sir. I was 13 years old when I got the opportunity to face him in the nets on a few occasions at Shivaji Park. His smooth action and rhythm were a treat to watch. He will be remembered forever. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones", read Tendulkar's post on X.
On Tuesday, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team was wearing black armbands during their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash with Australia in honour of the left-arm spinner He was 84 and considered one of the best players not to have played for the national team. Born on September 14, 1940, Shivalkar was a left-arm spinner, who served Mumbai cricket with distinction in a two-decade-long career, retiring at the ripe age of 50.
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- 06 Feb 2021 04:31