Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Former Maharashtra Cricketer Nicholas Saldanha Passes Away
Nicholas Saldanha, a former cricket player from Maharashtra, has died.
He was 83 years old.
Saldanha was a right-handed batsman and a left-arm spinner, playing in 57 matches for Maharashtra.
He scored over 2,000 runs and got one century, while also taking many wickets.
The Maharashtra Cricket Association said he was one of their best players ever, and that he was a dedicated and talented cricketer who made big contributions to sports.
Saldanha was also known for his good sportsmanship.
Former Maharashtra cricketer Nicholas Saldanha has passed away at 83.
Saldanha played 57 first-class matches for Maharashtra.
He scored 2,066 runs with an average of 30.83, including one century.
Saldanha took 138 wickets with an average of 22.48.
The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) described him as one of their finest players.
- Who
- Nicholas Saldanha, a former Maharashtra cricketer.
- What
- Former Maharashtra cricketer Nicholas Saldanha passed away.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Not mentioned in the article.
- Why
- Not mentioned in the article.
- Name
- Nicholas Saldanha
- Age
- 83
- Sport
- Cricket
- Matches Played
- 57 First-Class matches
- Runs Scored
- 2,066
- Batting Average
- 30.83
- Wickets Taken
- 138
- Bowling Average
- 22.48