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New Delhi, Aug 1: New Delhi: Former Test player Ahok Mankad passed away on Friday August 1 morning. The 62-year old expired while he was sleeping.
Mankad played 22 Tests for India with six half-centuries to his name. After his retirement Mankad was rendering his services as the coach. His father Vinu Mankad also played Test cricket for India while his son Harsh Mankad is a Tennis player and has represented India in the Davis Cup.
The Indian team, who are playing Sri Lanka in Galle are wearing a black arm-band as a mark of respect to him.