Milind Rege, who was the former Mumbai Captain and domestic cricket selector, passed away on February 19, 2025, after succumbing to a heart attack. He had turned 76 recently on February 16, 2025. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, he was admitted to the ICU department of Breach Candy Hospital. He passed away around 6 am on the morning of February 16, 2025, and has left behind his wife and two sons.
Milind Rege had suffered his first heart attack at 26
Reportedly, Milind, who was considered an all-rounder, got his first heart attack at the mere age of 26. However, after being fit as a fiddle, he returned to the cricket pitch and captained the Mumbai cricket team during the Ranji Trophy. Talking about Milind’s accomplishments, he played 52 First-Class matches during 1966-67 and 1977-78 years. During this time, Milind had taken 126 wickets and broken his right arm while bowling. Milind had made 1,532 runs reportedly and had an average of 23.56. During his cricket career, Milind was dedicated to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and contributed as a selector, chief of selector. He had donned varied hats in the game of cricket.
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