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Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack, just days after celebrating his 76th birthday. His demise marks the loss of a stalwart who contributed immensely to Mumbai cricket, both as a player and an administrator.
Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri was among the first to express his condolences, sharing a heartfelt tribute on his official X handle,
“Really sad to hear about the demise of a dear friend Milind Rege. A true Champion in his contribution to Mumbai and Tata’s cricket all-round. A Mentor Par Excellence. Heartfelt condolences to Raj and family. God bless his soul.”
Really sad to hear about the demise of a dear friend Milind Rege. A true Champion in his contribution to Mumbai and Tata’s cricket all-round. A Mentor Par Excellence. Heartfelt condolences to Raj and family. God bless his soul. pic.twitter.com/ZrB1fHAizg
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) February 19, 2025
Rege’s career was a testament to his dedication and love for the game. As an off-spinner, he took 126 wickets in 52 first-class matches between the 1966-67 and 1977-78 seasons while also making significant contributions with the bat, scoring 1532 runs at an average of 23.56. However, his impact extended far beyond his playing days.
Post-retirement, Rege remained deeply involved with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) in various capacities, eventually serving as the chief selector. His keen eye for talent played a crucial role in shaping Mumbai’s cricketing future, most notably when he was part of the selection panel that included a young Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad in 1988.
Rege’s contributions were honoured in a touching tribute at the ongoing Ranji Trophy semi-final between Mumbai and Vidarbha in Nagpur. Before the start of the third day’s play, both teams observed a minute’s silence in his memory. Several Mumbai players, many of whom had earned their first-class caps under his selection committee, also wore black armbands as a mark of respect, reported ESPNcricinfo.
