Summary He was admitted to hospital after cardiac arrest and couldn't recover from it, his family confirmed
(Web Desk) – Former Indian cricketer AG Milkha Singh passed away at the age of 75 after suffering from cardiac arrest. The left-hand batsman breathed his last after being admitted to the hospital, sources within his family confirmed.
Although his international career stretched to only four Test games during 1960s, he was a popular batsman in the Indian domestic circle. Singh scored over 4,000 first-class runs with eight centuries.
He used to play for for Madras (renamed to Tamil Nadu now) in the Ranji Trophy. His family has strong roots in the Indian cricket. His elder brother, Kripal Singh, played 14 Test matches for India, and both had only one chance of playing together during India’s 1961-62 tour to England.
Even his nephew, Arjan Kripal Singh, played for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. Singh’s nephew had once scored a triple century in 1987 against Goa, making him a popular household name.
Singh’s family members told that his funeral and other rituals will be held tomorrow. Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi expressed deep sorrow over his demise.
