India players pay tribute to Padmakar Shivalkar, wear black armbands during Champions Trophy semifinal

Dubai:  Rohit Sharma-led Indian team was wearing black armbands during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against Australia on Tuesday in honour of left-arm spinner Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away on Monday, aged 84.

"In honour of the late Shri Padmakar Shivalkar, Team India is wearing black armbands today," BCCI wrote on X.

Shivalkar was a stalwart of Indian domestic cricket, renowned for his unparalleled skill and dedication to the game.

A dominant force in the Ranji Trophy, Shivalkar played 124 first-class matches, claiming an impressive 589 wickets at an outstanding average of 19.69. He delivered one of the most memorable performances in Ranji Trophy history, taking 8 for 16 and 5 for 18 in the 1972–73 final, leading Mumbai (then Bombay) to a resounding victory over Tamil Nadu. (IANS)

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