Mumbai, Jun 13 (UNI) Vasant Raiji, India's oldest first-class cricketer and historian, breathed his last in wee hours on Saturday at his residence in Walkeshwar in South Mumbai due to old-age.
"It is with profound sadness that BCCI has learnt of the passing of Vasant Raiji, a former first-class cricketer and historian, who had turned 100 earlier this year on 26th January," the BCCI said in a statement.
"I met Shri Vasant Raiji earlier this year to celebrate his 100th birthday. His warmth and passion for playing and watching Cricket was endearing. His passing away saddens my heart. My condolences to his family & friends," Tendulkar tweeted.