BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly mourns former leg-spinner Rajinder Goel’s demise
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has condoled the unhappy demise of former left-arm Indian spinner Rajinder Goel, who breathed his final on Sunday on the age of 77.
Paying tribute to Goel, former Indian skipper Ganguly stated that the nation’s cricket group has misplaced a large of home cricket.He added that Goel had carried out constantly all through his profession of greater than 25 years which confirmed his dedication and dedication to the game.
“The Indian cricketing group has misplaced a large of home cricket right this moment. His staggering report tells you about his craft and the management he had over it. To have a profession that lasts greater than 25 years and nonetheless be capable to carry out constantly speaks about his dedication and dedication in direction of the sport. To be capable to choose 750 wickets wants years and years of onerous work and I salute his efforts. I lengthen my heartfelt condolences to his household,” Ganguly was quoted as saying within the BCCI press launch.
Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Jay Shah additionally prolonged his condolences to the household of Goel whereas including that the late spinner was a real servent of Indian cricket.
“Rajinder Goel Ji was a true servant of Indian Cricket. He was a role model for many current and upcoming spinners. His longevity should inspire upcoming cricketers to excel and improve every time they take the field. BCCI honoured him with Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. I extend my condolences to his family in this hour of grief,” he stated.
In a profession spanning 27 years, Goel represented Patiala, Delhi, Southern Punjab and Haryana and bagged a complete of 750 first-class wickets at a mean of 18.58.
Goel, who performed first-class cricket until the age of 44, claimed 59 five-wicket hauls and 18 ten-wicket hauls. He additionally stays the main wicket-taker of India’s premier home first-class competitors with a complete of 637 Ranji Trophy wickets in his account, regardless of enjoying his final match within the 1984-85 season.
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