Former Saurashtra Cricketer And BCCI Referee Rajendrasinh Jadeja Succumbs To Covid

Rajendrasinh was one the finest right-arm medium pacers and a remarkable all-rounder

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New Delhi: Former Saurashtra cricketer and BCCI match referee Rajendrasinh Jadeja passed away at 66 due to Covid 19 , the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) said on Sunday.

"Everyone at SCA are deeply saddened on the untimely demise of Rajendrasinh Jadeja, one of the most remarkable yesteryear cricketers of Saurashtra. He left for heavenly abode today early morning fighting a hard battle against COVID-19," the SCA said in a statement.

Rajendrasinh was one of the finest right-arm medium pacers and a remarkable all-rounder. He played for Saurashtra between 1974-75 to 1986-87.

He played 50 first-class matches and 11 List A games, taking 134 and 14 wickets respectively.

He scored 1,536 runs in first-class matches and 104 runs in List A cricket.

Besides playing cricket he also served as the BCCI's official referee in 53 first-class matches, 18 List A games, and 34 T20s.

Rajendrasinh has also worked as selector, coach and team manager of Saurashtra Cricket Association.

Former BCCI and SCA secretary Niranjan Shah said, "Rajendrasinh Jadeja was the man with quality, style, ethics, and great cricketing capabilities. His dedication and contribution to cricket shall be remembered forever."

(With PTI Inputs)

SCA president Jaydev Shah, too, condoled his demise, saying, "it is an immense loss to the world of cricket. Rajendra sir was one of the finest men I have met. I am fortunate to play many matches having him as our head coach, manager and mentor."