Former Test Cricketer Ashok Mankad passes away

Former Test cricketer Ashok Mankad, died in his sleep at his Worli residence in Mumbai. He was 61. Mankad played 22 Tests and scored 991 runs on an average of 25.41. His career best score was 97 against Australia. Ashok Mankad played his last test match at Sydney on 1978.

Ashok Mankad was survived by his wife and two sons. His wife Nirupama was a national tennis champion. Their son Harsh Mankad is a member of current Indian Tennis team. Ashok Mankad was the son of legendary cricketer Vinoo Mankad.