Rahul Mankad Dies: Legendary Cricketer Vinoo Mankad’s Son Passes Away at 66 in London
Former Mumbai player Rahul Mankad, son of the legendary Vinoo Mankad, has died after a brief ailment. He was 66. Mankad is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Mumbai, March 30: Former Mumbai player Rahul Mankad, son of the legendary Vinoo Mankad, has died after a brief ailment. He was 66. Mankad is survived by his wife and two daughters.
The news of his demise was confirmed by a Facebook post by former Mumbai player Shishir Hattangadi, who wrote "Jigga Bhai, rest in peace my friend Rahul Mankad". Mankad breathed his last in London. Shane Warne, Former Australian Cricketer, Dies of Suspected Heart Attack; He was 52.
A right-handed batter and a slow-left arm orthodox bowler, Mankad played 47 first-class matches in which he scored 2,111 runs, with a best of 162. He has five hundreds and 12 fifties to his name.
His brothers -- Ashok and Atul -- were also cricketers. While Ashok represented India, Atul played domestic cricket. Mankad played from 1972-73 to 1984-85.
Former India cricketer TA Sekar offered his condolences. "Shocked to hear Rahul Mankad passed away. Comes from an illustrious cricketing family. True gentleman, Good cricketer more than a great human being. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May his soul RIP," tweeted Sekar.
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