Former Indian football team defender Shyamal Ghosh breathed his last on Tuesday, January 03 following a brief illness. Ghosh, who was regarded as one of the most skilful defenders of his time, made his national team debut against Thailand in the 1974 Merdeka Cup. He was later part of the Indian team at the 1974 Asian Games. At the club level, Ghosh played for both Kolkata giants, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, helping them to win Kolkata League, IFA Shield, Durand Cup and Rovers Cup. The defender also helped Bengal to win the Santosh Trophy title thrice (1975. 1976, 1977).

Shyamal Ghosh Passes Away

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