Legendary pitch curator Kasturirangan passes away

BENGALURU: Former Karnataka cricketer, administrator and legendary pitch curator G. Kasturirangan passed away on Wednesday, an official said.

"We regret to inform the sad demise of G Kasturirangan," Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) treasurer Vinaya Mruthyunjaya told IANS. The 90-year-old former cricketer was also a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) curator. He also served as the vice-president of the KSCA. Leg spinner and former Indian captain Anil Kumble expressed his sadness over the demise of Kasturigangan. Kumble tweeted, "Sad to hear about the passing of G Kasturirangan. He will be fondly remembered for all his contributions to cricket. Heartfelt condolences to his family." (IANS)

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