The Indian Team Players were Seen Wearing Black Armbands during the Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. The Indian Cricketers Wore Black Armbands in the Memory and Honor of Domestic Cricket Legend Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on Monday on Monday Due to Age-Related illNESSSS.
Notable, Shivalkar was one of the finest spinners who did not get to play for India. A Dominant Force in the Ranji Trophy, Shivalkar Played 124 First-Class Mats, Claiming an impressive 589 wickets at an outstanding average of 19.69. His ability to dieve batters with his flight, accuracy and turn made Him one of the finest spinners in Indian Domestic Cricket.
Shivalkar delivered one of the most memorable performance in Ranji Trophy History, Taking 8 for 16 and 5 for 18 in the 1972–73 final, leading Mumbai (then bombay) to a resounding vestory since.
Despite Never representing India in International Cricket as His Era Era Coinched with that of Fellow Left-Arm Spinner and Legend Bishan Singh Bedi, Shivalkar’s Immense contributions to India Cricket Formally recognized when he was honored by the bcci with the prestigious col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
Bcci Mourns Demise of Padmar Shivalkar
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Expressed Deep sorrow over the demise of Padmar Shivalkar.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Deeply Mourns The Unfortunate Demise of Shri Padmakar Shivalkar, Who Passed Away on March 3, 2025. The legendary legendary legendary was a stalwart of indinent Domestic Cricket, Renowned for his unparaalled skill and dedication to the game, “The Bcci said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the BCCI President Roger Binny Said that Shivalkar’s Exceptional Career and Selfless Contribution to Mumbai and Indian Cricket will all all all Al Always Be Remembed.
“Indian Cricket Has Lost a True Legend Today. Selfless Contribution to Mumbai and Indian Cricket will Always be Remembred.
On the other hand, Bcci Secretary Devajit Saikia Called Shivalkar, an inspiration to generations of cricketers.
“Shivalkar sir was an inspiration to generations of cricketers. Especially in Mumbai, is undeniable, “said saikia.
“His Achievements Speak Volumes About His Exceptional Abilites.
India vs Australia Playing Xi
Australia Captain Steve Smith Won The Toss and Opted to Bat Against India in the first semifinal of the champions trophy in dubai in dubai on.
Australia made two changes from their previous match playing xi, brings in cooper connolly for injured matthews short and tanveer sangha for spencer johnson. On the other hand, India fielded the same playing xi of their previous match.
Playing xis:
Australia: Cooper connolly, travis head, steven smith (c), marnus labuschagne, josh inglis (w), alex carey, glenn maxwell, ben dwar, ben dwar, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy