A Stalwart's Farewell: Remembering Milind Rege
Milind Rege, a revered Mumbai cricketer and selector, passed away after a heart attack. He played 52 First-Class matches and had a significant impact as a player and mentor. His passing is mourned by the cricket community, with teams donning black armbands in his honor.
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Milind Rege, an esteemed figure in domestic cricket and former captain of the Mumbai team, passed away following a heart attack at the age of 76. Rege, who was recently hospitalized, died at Breach Candy Hospital.
A versatile all-rounder, Rege played 52 First-Class matches, capturing 126 wickets with his off-break bowling and amassing 1,532 runs. He is fondly remembered for his resilience, having returned to cricket after a heart attack at 26 to lead Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.
A close associate of Sunil Gavaskar, Rege was instrumental in nurturing generations of cricketers. His contributions as a player, selector, and mentor are celebrated by the Mumbai cricket community, which honors his legacy with heartfelt tributes and black armbands during current matches.
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