Madhav Apte who was the first Indian opener to aggregate over 400 runs in a Test series (460 runs in the Caribbean in 1953) is no more.#RIP
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 23, 2019
Highest batting average as an Indian Test opener
Min 500 runs
56.75 – Vijay Merchant
50.29 – Sunil Gavaskar
50.14 – Virender Sehwag
49.27 – Madhav Apte
44.04 – Ravi Shastri— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 23, 2019
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At a loss of words, hearing about the passing away of Madhav Apte Sir.
I knew him as a kid and looked up to him for advice. He always motivated me and pushed me to do well.
Both me and my father had the privilege of playing cricket with him.
May your soul Rest in Peace Sir!? pic.twitter.com/Z77PL9sFDu— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) September 23, 2019
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He had a test average touching 50 despite not getting enough opportunities. Played active cricket till he was 71. A legend of Mumbai and Indian cricket passed away today. You will be missed Madhav Apte sir. #MadhavApte #rip pic.twitter.com/cDoOTXBQWm
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 23, 2019
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Saddened to hear the passing away of Shri Madhav Apte. He was one of the finest batsmen for India and Bombay. Condolences to his family members, friends and closed ones. #RIP
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) September 23, 2019
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Sad news indeed about Madhav Apte Sir. Shared many memories with him. Another of the golden generation of Mumbai Giants, passes away. May his soul rest in peace. ? Om Shanti
— Amol Muzumdar (@amolmuzumdar11) September 23, 2019
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Madhav Apte Sir is no more. Ex Test player, Mumbai @MumbaiCricAssoc Ranji captain, CCI Ex President and a great cricketer. May his depart soul rest in peace. RIP?
— Kaustub Pawar (@ImKaustubhpawar) September 23, 2019
