Former Mumbai first-class cricketer Vilas Godbole, in an interview with mid-day, revealed tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was passionate about cricket and used to play as a wicketkeeper. "He was keen to take up cricket seriously, but his...father Alla Rakha dissuaded him from doing so as he feared Zakir would injure his hands," the 82-year-old added. Hussain passed away aged 73.