Former BCCI curator G Kasturirangan passes away at 89

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Former BCCI curator Gopalaswamy Kasturirangan died at the age of 89, on Wednesday. The former Karnataka cricketer died of a heart attack at his residence in Bangalore.

“G Kasturirangan passed away today morning. He died of a heart attack at his residence in Chamarajapet,” said Vinay Mruthyunjaya, Karnataka State Cricket Association treasurer.

Former cricketer-turned-administrator also served as the vice president of KSCA. He had mostly played his matches for Mysore in Ranji Trophy as a right-arm medium pacer from 1948 to 1963. He had also played 36 first-class matches in which he picked 94 wickets.

Cricketers express grief on Kasturirangan’s demise

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble paid tribute to Kasturirangan. “Sad to hear about the passing of G Kasturirangan. He will fondly remembered for all his contributions to cricket. Heartfelt condolences to his family,” Kumble tweeted.

Sad to hear about the passing of G Kasturirangan. He will be fondly remembered for all his contributions to cricket. Heartfelt condolences to his family. ??
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 19, 2020

Also, fellow former international cricketers Dodda Ganesh and WV Raman condoled his demise.

Deeply saddened by the passing away of former Karnataka player G. Kasturirangan. Interestingly he had withdrawn on his own from the Indian team that toured WI in 1952/53 and never got an opportunity to play for India again. You are a Karnataka legend. Rest in peace, sir.
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) August 19, 2020

Sad to hear about the demise of #Kasturirangan, an absolute gentlemen who served the game with great passion.. RIP Sir.. My heartfelt condolences to the family..
— WV Raman (@wvraman) August 19, 2020

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