Former MP cricketer passes away

Former Madhya Pradesh cricketer Rohit Talwar, who was the general manager (cricket operations) of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, has died of cancer here.
The former all-rounder, who died yesterday, was 49.
Though Talwar was born in Uttar Pradesh, he played first-class cricket for Madhya Pradesh between 1982 and 1990.
In 26 first-class matches he scored 1316 runs at an average of 32.09, with a best score of 199, besides taking seven wickets with his left-arm spin.
He moved back to Kanpur post retirement and served Uttar Pradesh cricket as a junior coach and selector before joining UPCA.
As a mark of respect, both Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh cricket associations observed a minute's silence before the start of their Ranji Trophy league game at the Holkar Stadium in Indore today.

Players from both teams also wore black arm bands.