BCCI senior selection committee member and former India stumper M.S.K. Prasad on Friday said that the flamboyant Andhra Ranji cricketer S.K. Shahabuddin was a best all-rounder ever in Andhra cricket and hailed him as a game changer.
Speaking at the felicitation organised by Rural Development Trust here on his retirement, he said though Shahabuddin had immense amount of talent he failed to make it to the Indian team.
Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) general secretary Gokaraju Gangaraju recollected the services of the Anantapur all-rounder and exhorted the youngsters to emulate him.
“For 18 years he played cricket with dedication and passion. We will cherish his on-field exploits for years to come”. Anantapur District Cricket Association (ADCA) president Moncho Ferrer said Shahabuddin was a natural athlete and always enjoyed his presence on the field. “Though I am sad he had retired, I am happy that he has taken up the responsibility as the operation head of the RDT cricket team. I wish to see him as a member of the Indian support team”.
Mr. Shahabuddin in his thanks giving speech recollected the roles of ADCA and ACA in providing him the unflinching support. “My exposure in England and at Chennai League helped me to perform well in first class cricket”.
Venkat Siva Reddy, vice president, ACA, Satyaprasad, South Zone Head, ACA, and Vijay Anand, legal advisor, Tamilnadu Cricket Association were present.
