Former Mumbai captain, Milind Rege passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. Rege had recently celebrated his 76th birthday on 16 February. Rege had a prolific domestic cricket career, taking 126 wickets with his off-spin across 52 first-class matches between the 1966-67 and 1977-78 seasons.
Rege’s contribution include 1532 runs at an average of 23.56. Post-retirement, Rege remained deeply involved with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He served in various roles, including as a selector and later as the chief selector. He was also among the early advocates for the use of video analysis in domestic cricket, backing its implementation in Mumbai’s setup as early as 2006.
BCCI Mourns Demise Of Milind Rege
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted about Regi’s demise on their official X handle. The post read: “The BCCI mourns the passing of Milind Rege, former Mumbai captain and selector. A pillar of Mumbai cricket, he played a key role in its growth and legacy. His keen eye for talent and contributions as a commentator earned admiration across the cricketing fraternity.”
Sachin Tendulkar Calls Rege ‘True Mumbai Cricketer’
Rege was on the selection panel that included a young Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad in 1988. Sachin Tendulkar expressed his grief on demise of Rege and called him a ‘True Mumbai Cricketer.’
