LEGENDARY cricketer and spinner Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77.
The previous Indian skipper was battling age-related sicknesses and had undergone just a few surgical procedures lately.
Legendary Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77
Bedi is dubbed as one of many world’s finest-ever spin bowlers
He’s survived by his spouse Anju, and two kids, Neha and Angad.
The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to X, previously often called Twitter, to jot down a tribute to the legendary slow-arm spinner.
It wrote: “The BCCI mourns the unhappy demise of former India Check Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi.
“Our ideas and prayers are along with his household and followers in these robust occasions.
“Could his soul relaxation in peace.”
Indian Sports activities Minister Anurag Thakur additionally expressed his condolences on the demise of the ace spinner.
“It is a large loss for the cricket world.
Amit Shah, minister of Dwelling Affairs, mentioned: “Bedi Ji will dwell in our reminiscences not solely by his contribution to the cricketing world but additionally because the grasp of artful bowling who might weave magic on the pitch.
“My heartfelt condolences to his relations and his followers on this hour of grief.”
Bedi captained the Indian cricket workforce throughout 22 of his 67 assessments – and took 266 wickets.
He performed his debut match in 1966 towards West Indies and declared his profession taking part in check cricket towards England at The Oval in 1979.
The previous Indian skipper additionally performed English county cricket for Northamptonshire and concluded his profession with 1560 first-class wickets.
Bedi was a sluggish left-arm orthodox bowler – and is dubbed as one of many finest-ever spinners within the historical past of the sport.
Beforehand, former Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani mentioned: “Bedi has a lot variation in his recreation, he might bowl six completely different deliveries in an over.”
Legendary Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman as soon as mentioned Bedi was a “actual examine for cricket connoisseur” and is among the many most interesting bowlers of his form.
In 1970, Bedi was given the distinguished Padma Shri Award for his contributions to Indian Cricket.
Has had a stand to his title on the well-known Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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