Former Mysore state cricketer and reputed pitch curator G. Kasturirangan passed away on Wednesday. After his playing days, Kasturirangan — an avid horticulturist — gained plaudits as a pitch curator. He served as the chairman of the BCCI's ground and wickets committee, and was recognised as one of the best in his craft. He also served as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) vice-president. Noted curator Daljit Singh, who served as chairman of the BCCI's ground and wickets committee after Kasturirangan’s tenure, stated, “The first BCCI ground and wickets committee was formed in 1997, with Kapil Dev as chairman.

Source: The Hindu August 19, 2020 07:59 UTC