Gautam Shome Sr passes away, CAB will keep half mast

Ambar Bhattacharya, Takmaa News, Kolkata, 10th Feb 2023 : Former Bengal Cricketer Gautam Shome Sr. breathed his last in the city today after protracted illness. He was 62.

He is survived by his wife and son.

CAB President Snehasish Ganguly, on behalf of the association, expressed deep anguish at the passing away of a gentleman cricketer and gave his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Senior Shome played seven first class matches for Bengal. He also served Bengal cricket as an Umpire and Cricket Observer. In a first class career spanning two years from 1984 he took 17 wickets.

The association kept its flag half mast in memory of the cricketer.