Considered one of the best spinners to have never played for India, Shivalkar featured in a total of 124 First-Class matches and claimed 589 wickets at 19.69 between 1961-62 to 1987-88.

Padmakar Shivalkar, who was considered one of the best spinners to have never played for India, died due to age-related health issues on Monday, March 03.

He is often twinned with Rajinder Goel for the misfortune of being great left-arm spinners in the time of Bishan Bedi

Mumbai: Former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai Maidan cricket, Padmakar Shivalkar passed away due to age-related issues here on Monday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) informed. He was 84 and considered one of the best players not to have played for the national team.

According to stats, in 124 First Class matches for Mumbai, Padmakar Shivalkar took 589 wickets with his left-arm spin.