Kolkata, Nov 7 (PTI) Former international umpire Sunit Kumar Ghosh died at a city hospital on Sunday after a protracted illness, according to Cricket Association of Bengal.

He was 87 and is survived by two sons.

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Ghosh officiated in two Tests and seven ODIs and was best remembered as "Biltu Da" in the Maidan.

"It is a sad day. His services to cricket will always be remembered. On behalf of the association I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family," CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement.

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In 2016, Ghosh was felicitated with a CAB memorial award during the annual ceremony.

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