Former Tamil Nadu Cricketer DJ Gokulakrishnan Dies: Ravi Ashwin, Abhinav Mukund Offer Condolences
DJ Gokulakrishnan worked as an assistant coach in the Tamil Nadu team from 2008 to 2013. He also collaborated with the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
DJ Gokulakrishnan, a former player for Tamil Nadu, coach, and match referee for the BCCI, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 50. Between 1993 and 2004, the former bowling all-rounder represented Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Goa in 39 first-class and 45 list-A matches. In 39 First-Class cricket matches, he amassed 1116 runs and claimed 103 wickets. Other than this, in 45 List A matches, DJ Gokulakrishnan amassed 552 runs and claimed 71 wickets. DJ Gokulakrishnan worked as an assistant coach in the Tamil Nadu team from 2008 to 2013. He also collaborated with the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Ravichandran Ashwin and Abhinav Mukund, who used to play under the coaching of DJ Gokulakrishnan shared their heartfelt condolences after his unfortunate demise. Steve Smith Shocked After Being Given LBW Out by Third Umpire in AUS vs SA CWC 2023 Match, Fans React
Ashwin added a story on Instagram offering his condolences
Abhinav Mukund also shared his condolences after his demise
Absolutely shellshocked hearing the news coming out of chennai! Former FC cricketer, my U-17 & U-19 coach DJ Gokulakrishnan passes away. He was 51. He was a BCCI Match referee and I met him recently during the TNPL. Life is so unpredictable- prayers and strength to his family.… pic.twitter.com/aHbEOfz9TK
— Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) October 11, 2023
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