Tendulkar Honors Shivalkar, Praises His Elegant Bowling Style
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Synopsis
Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Padmakar Shivalkar, a legendary Mumbai cricketer, who passed away recently. Tendulkar recalls facing Shivalkar at 13 and praises his smooth bowling action. The Indian team wore black armbands in his honor during a recent match.
Key Takeaways
- Sachin Tendulkar remembers Padmakar Shivalkar.
- Shivalkar was a distinguished Mumbai cricketer.
- He passed away due to age-related issues.
- Indian team paid tribute during ICC match.
- Shivalkar holds records in domestic cricket.
Mumbai, March 4 (NationPress) India's cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar expressed his sorrow over the demise of the former Ranji Trophy star and a prominent figure in Mumbai Maidan cricket, Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related complications on Monday. Reflecting on his early days, Tendulkar, who emerged from Mumbai, reminisced about facing Shivalkar at the tender age of 13, praising his smooth bowling action and rhythm that was a joy to behold.
"Mumbai cricket has lost a great player and an exceptional individual in Paddy Sir. I had the privilege of bowling against him in the nets on a few occasions when I was just 13 years old at Shivaji Park. His smooth action and rhythm were a sight to behold. He will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to his family and friends," Tendulkar shared on X.
On Tuesday, during their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia, the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, donned black armbands to pay tribute to the esteemed left-arm spinner. Shivalkar was 84 years old and was regarded as one of the finest cricketers never to have played for the national team. Born on September 14, 1940, Shivalkar dedicated two decades of his career to Mumbai cricket before retiring at the age of 50.
Despite his exceptional talent, Shivalkar was not selected for the Indian Test side due to his career overlapping with the legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi. He toured Sri Lanka with the Indian team in 1973-74, participating in both matches and taking four wickets, though these matches were not classified as official Tests.
Known affectionately in Mumbai cricket as Paddy Sir, Shivalkar played 124 First-class matches, achieving 589 wickets at an average of 19.69. He recorded 43 five-wicket hauls, captured 10 wickets in a match on 13 occasions, and boasts a best bowling performance of 8-16 against Tamil Nadu in the 1972-73 Ranji Trophy season. He remains the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai in domestic cricket.
In 2016, Shivalkar was honored with the C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the most prestigious accolade granted by the BCCI to a former player.
