Dr. Patki passes away

PUNE, SEPT. 25. Former Maharashtra Ranji Trophy player Dr. Subash Atmaram Patki passed away here late last night after a massive cardiac arrest. He was 65 and is survived by his wife and two sons.

The former president of Poona Club, Dr. Patki was a stylish opening batsman. His cricketing career, however, was short-lived due to his busy medical profession. A student of BJ Medical College, he was also the head of the surgery department at Kem Hospital here.

Gliding was his hobby and he was the secretary of the gliding centre at Phusungi. His unique record in gliding from Pune to Hyderabad was acknowledged when he was accorded a warm felicitation by the Maharashtra Government.

Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) managing committee chairman Dnyaneshwar Agashe, while condoling the death of Dr. Patki said that the MCA had lost a pillar. He was not only a fine player but also a good organiser, Mr. Agashe added. Maharashtra Ranji wicket-keeper Sanjay Kondhalkar said Dr. Patki was a friend, philosopher and guide to many an upcoming cricketer.

- UNI

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