Mumbai Cricket Mourns the Loss of Padmakar Shivalkar (1940-2025)
Former Mumbai cricketer Padmakar Shivalkar, aged 84, passed away on March 3, 2025. A domestic cricket legend, Shivalkar played for Mumbai for two decades, leaving behind an unparalleled first-class record. Though he never donned the Indian jersey, he was a formidable left-arm spinner, often overshadowed by Bishan Singh Bedi during his era.
A Mumbai Cricket Icon: Shivalkar’s Unforgettable Legacy
Spanning from 1961/62 to 1987/88, Shivalkar played 124 first-class matches, claiming 589 wickets, with 42 five-wicket hauls and 13 ten-wicket performances. His defining moment came in the 1972/73 Ranji Trophy final, where his 8/16 & 5/18 helped Mumbai clinch their 15th consecutive title.
Tributes Pour In for Shivalkar
🏏 Sunil Gavaskar expressed deep regret over his exclusion from the Indian team, calling him “one of the finest left-arm spinners.”
🏏 MCA President Ajinkya Naik honored his unmatched impact on Mumbai cricket.
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Shivalkar’s contributions to Mumbai cricket will always be remembered. Rest in peace, legend. 🙏