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Tributes pour in for ex-CAB curator Prabir Mukherjee

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Jun 01 2016 | 8:14 PM IST
Tributes poured in for former Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief curator Prabir Mukherjee, who died late last night following a prolonged illness.
Ace India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh described 'Prabirda' as the "real son of Eden Gardens" while several others also took to social media to pay their last tributes.
"Very sad 2 know The Real son of Eden garden Prabir mukhrjee chief curator passed away. Tnx dada 4 everything #RIP," Harbhajan wrote in his Twitter handle.
Posting a smiling photograph of Mukherjee, the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) in its official Twitter handle wrote, "CAB's former curator Prabir Mukherjee passes away at 86. RIP Sir."
Affable Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle posted, "Sad to hear the news about Prabir Mukherjee. He was proud of his Eden Gardens wickets and you respect people like that. He had a good innings."
"Saddened to hear the passing away of Mr. Prabir Mukherjee, long time curator and ex-secretary at @CabCricket. May his soul Rest in Peace," wrote Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary.
"RIP Prabir Mukherjee.. A man who dedicated his heart and soul to the great Eden Gardens," wrote another Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu.

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First Published: Jun 01 2016 | 8:14 PM IST

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