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Former DDCA president Sunil Dev dies

By Gaurav Tripathi

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Sunil Dev's demise

Sunil Dev, the manager of India's 2007 ICC T20 World Cup-winning team, has passed away at 75 due to prolonged illness.

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A DDCA stalwart

A vital part of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) from the late 70s till 2015, Dev served as its secretary and went on several tours with Team India as administrative manager.

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Dev played a FC match

Dev played a solitary First-Class match for Delhi, scoring 42 runs as a wicketkeeper-batter and taking a catch.

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His radio anecdotes

Dev also hosted a popular radio show, sharing cricket anecdotes, including a story about a young Virat Kohli learning to drive in his SUV.

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The infamous Delhi ODI in 2009

Dev was among several DDCA members who resigned after the 2009 ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was called off due to dangerous pitch conditions.

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