Former cricketer Prabodh Choudhury passes away

OUR SPORTS REPORTER

GUWAHATI: Former State Ranji cricketer Prabodh (Puwali) Choudhury passed away in the city today after prolonged illness. He was 83. Choudhury, born at Jorhat, represented Assam in Ranji Trophy between1959-60 and 1978-79 and took 28 wickets in 11 matches.

A contemporary of renowned state cricketers like Abani Hazarika, MP Barua, A.Guharoy, Tapan Barua, Badal Thakur, RP Kapoor, Choudhury also represented NF Railway team on several occasions in inter district competitions and also turned out for East Zone School team in 1955-56.

Also Watch: AASU-AJYCP's New Political Party on Sept 11