The left-arm spinner took almost 600 first-class wickets in a three-decade Mumbai career, but never played for India

Padmakar Shivalkar played 124 first class matches and claimed 589 wickets at 19.69 in a career spanning nearly 25 years from 1961/62 to 1987/88.

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.

Shivalkar made 124 First-Class and 12 List A appearances for Mumbai in a career spanning nearly three decades.

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

Mumbai: Legendary Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar died here on Monday due to age-related issues. He was 84. Considered one of the best spinners to have ever 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.

Former Mumbai cricketer Padmakar Shivalkar passed away at the age of 84. He took 589 wickets in 124 first-class matches over a 20-year career. Despite his remarkable domestic record, he never played for India due to stiff competition.