Ashok Mankad's former teammates turned up at the Shivaji Park crematorium for the funeral, but sadly there were no current players in sight.
It was no different when India lost stalwarts like Polly Umrigar (below) and Dilip Sardesai (down), who passed away in 2006 and 2007 respectively.Mankad was no stranger to them. He was coach of the Mumbai team from 1999 to 2001.
The impressive Bandra-Kurla Complex ground is due to the efforts of Umrigar, who would spend hours in the afternoon heat to prepare the wicket and ground.Sardesai had an eye for talent. He would visit the maidans and keep a tab on performances of budding cricketers.
'Kaka' Mankad led Mumbai to Ranji Trophy triumphs in 1974-75 and 1975-76. The likes of him would willingly pass on their expertise to youngsters.
Have a heart, guys.
2 comments:
R u serious!! these criketers 4get so easily!! :-o!!! this news was also not there on Television!!
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Ya it's true. Cricketers are losing their values. It is a sad scene.
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