Vinoo Mankad’s son Rahul dead
PTI, Mar 30, 2022, 4:29 PM IST
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Former Mumbai player Rahul Mankad, son of the legendary Vinoo Mankad, has died after a brief ailment. He was 66.
Mankad is survived by his wife and two daughters.
The news of his demise was confirmed by a Facebook post by former Mumbai player Shishir Hattangadi, who wrote ”Jigga Bhai, rest in peace my friend Rahul Mankad”.
Mankad breathed his last in London.
A right-handed batter and a slow-left arm orthodox bowler, Mankad played 47 first-class matches in which he scored 2,111 runs, with a best of 162. He has five hundreds and 12 fifties to his name.
His brothers — Ashok and Atul — were also cricketers. While Ashok represented India, Atul played domestic cricket.
Mankad played from 1972-73 to 1984-85.
Former India cricketer TA Sekar offered his condolences.
”Shocked to hear Rahul Mankad passed away. Comes from an illustrious cricketing family. True gentleman, Good cricketer more than a great human being. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May his soul RIP,” tweeted Sekar.
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