___________________, the legendary Mumbai cricketer, has recently passed away. Despite never playing for India, he received the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 for his contributions to domestic cricket.

The correct answer is Padmakar Shivalkar.

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• Padmakar Shivalkar, the legendary Mumbai cricketer, has recently passed away.

Key Points

• Padmakar Shivalkar passed away on March 3 due to age-related issues.
• He had an illustrious career in domestic cricket, taking 589 wickets in 124 first-class matches.
• His iconic performance in the 1972-73 Ranji Trophy final saw him take 8/16 and 5/18 against Tamil Nadu.
• Shivalkar was awarded the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 for his contributions to domestic cricket.

Additional Information

• Ranji Trophy
  • India's premier domestic cricket competition, where Shivalkar played a pivotal role for Mumbai.
• Bishan Singh Bedi
  • A legendary left-arm spinner whose career overlapped with Shivalkar's, which limited his international opportunities.
• Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Recognizes the contribution of cricketers to domestic cricket, awarded to Shivalkar in 2017.