“Saw potential in me …”: Sachin Tendulkar posts Heartfelt Message for Ex-Selector on his Demise

India's Legendary Batter Sachin Tendulkar Shared a Heartfelt Message for Milind Rege's Family and Friends Following His Demise on Wednsday. Former Mumbai Captain Milind Rege Passed Affer Suforing a Heart Attack, Just Days after Celebrating His 76th Birthday. His demise marked the loss of a stalwart who contributed immensely to Mumbai cricket, bot as a player and an administ. “Sad to hear about milind registered sir's passing. Whoch, as I look back now, was a landmark moment in my career. Especially at Junior Levels, “Tendulkar Wrote in a post on X.

“He Leaves Behind A Void, One That's Tough to Fill. Difference to min. Thank you, for everything.

Sad to Hear about Milind Rege Sir's Passing. He was a True Mumbai Cricketer with Immense Contributions to the City's Cricket. He and other cci members are potential in me and asked me to play for cci, which, as I look back now, was a landmark moment in my career.

He could pick… pic.twitter.com/MD00GHSZKW

– Sachin Tendulkar (@Sachin_RT) February 19, 2025

Rege's career was a testament to his dedication and love for the game. As an off-spinner, he took 126 wickets in 52 first-class matches between the 1966-67 and 1977-78 seasons who also making significant contributions with the bat, Scoring 1532 Runs of an average of 23.56. However, his impact extended far beyond his playing days.

Post-Retirement, Rege Remained Deeply Involved With the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) in Various Capacities, Eventually serving as the Chief Selector. His keen eye for talent played a crucial role in shaping mumbai's cricketing future, most notable when he was part of the selection panel that included a story tendulkar in mumbai's trophy's Sachulkar in Mumbai's Sachulkar in Mumbai ' 1988.

Rege's contributions were honoured in a touching tribute at the ongoing Ranji Trophy Semi-Final Between Mumbai and Vidarbha in Nagpur. Before the start of the third day's play, both teams observed a minute's Silence in his memory. Several Mumbai Players, many of whom Had Earned Their First-Class CAPS Under His Selection Committee, also wore black armbands as a mark of respect, reported Eported EspNcricinfo.

Beyond Cricketing Circles, Rege Shared A Deep Bond With Legendary Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, with the duo having studied at the same school and college before playing toge Club. His resilience was examplified when he made a comeback to cricket after success a heart attack at the age of 26. Eveen in his later year, his comment to the Sport Never Wavered, Serving as an advisor to the advisor to the MCA Since 2020.

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