Noted cricket organiser Pramod Sood passes away

The Om Nath Sood tournament organised by Pramod in the memory of his father, has hosted several Delhi first-class players and IPL cricketers from different states.

Published : May 08, 2021 20:34 IST

Well-known cricket organiser Pramod Sood passed away following a heart attack while undergoing treatment for Covid, at a hospital in Dwarka, on Friday.

Well-known cricket organiser Pramod Sood passed away following a heart attack while undergoing treatment for Covid at a hospital in Dwarka on Friday. He was 62.

Survived by his wife and two sons, Pramod was the man behind the organisation of the prestigious Om Nath Sood cricket tournament in the Capital for over three decades. The 31st edition of the

the tournament was suspended last month due to curfew and partial lockdown following a sharp spike in Covid cases.

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Associated with Rani Bagh Club for years, Pramod was known for his passion for the game he once played. From Manoj Prabhakar to Nitish Rana, several Delhi Ranji Trophy captains and players, first-class and IPL cricketers from different states played in the Om Nath Sood tournament, an event he organised in the memory of his father.

Several players and officials expressed their condolences on the sudden demise of Pramod, who will be remembered for his soft-spoken and genial ways.