He was 62. He is survived by his wife and son. Senior Shome played seven first-class matches for Bengal. He also served Bengal cricket as an umpire and cricket observer
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Former Bengal cricketer Gautam Shome Senior died here on Friday after protracted illness, the state association (CAB) said.
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He was 62. He is survived by his wife and son. Senior Shome played seven first-class matches for Bengal. He also served Bengal cricket as an umpire and cricket observer.
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In a first-class career spanning two years from 1984, he took 17 wickets. CAB president Snehasish Ganguly conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
The association kept its flag half-mast in memory of the cricketer.
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