Former Mumbai player Rahul Mankad, son of the legendary Vinoo Mankad, is dead. He died after a brief ailment
He was 66 years old at the time. Mankad is survived by his wife and two daughters. Former Mumbai player Shishir Hattangadi confirmed his death on Facebook, writing, “Jigga Bhai, rest in peace my friend Rahul Mankad.” Mankad died in London.
Mankad, a right-handed batter and slow-left arm orthodox bowler, played 47 first-class matches and scored 2,111 runs, with a best of 162. He has five hundred and twelve fifties to his name.
Ashok and Atul, his brothers, were also cricketers. Atul played domestic cricket while Ashok represented India.
Mankad was a player from 1972-1973 to 1984-1985.
TA Sekar, a former Indian cricketer, expressed his condolences.