Former Kerala captain A. Satyendran dies aged 78

The all-rounder represented Kerala in 32 first-class matches between 1979 and 1980.

Published : Oct 17, 2020 11:36 IST

Former Kerala captain A. Satyendran. - SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Former Kerala Ranji captain and coach A. Satyendran passed away here on Friday. He was 78 and is survived by his wife and a daughter.

Satyendran, who was settled in Hyderabad by virtue of his job with the State Bank Group, was not well for some time.

He was a useful all-rounder who bowled medium pace and represented Kerala in 32 first-class games between 1970 and 80, scoring 1,291 runs with a career-best 128 not out.

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He was also an executive committee member of the Hyderabad Cricket Association and the Veterans Cricket Association of Hyderabad.

HCA and VCAH expressed condolences to the bereaved family members.