MUMBAI: Former Mumbai and
Karnataka Ranji Trophy
cricketer,
Sharad Rao
, died Friday night following a cardiac arrest, according to informed sources.
The 60-year-old former right arm medium pacer was part of the then
Bombay Ranji Trophy
squad, led by late Eknath Solkar, which defeated
Bishan Singh Bedi
's Delhi team in the 1980-81 final to lift the trophy.
Rao, whose first-class career spanned from 1980-81 season to 1985-86, played ten games and grabbed 16 wickets, with 4 for 27 as his best figures.
Rao also played for
Karnataka in the national championship and represented the
Karnataka Sporting Association
in local cricket tournaments.
He also played for Tata Sports Club in inter-offices tournaments.
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