Former Team India captain Bishan Singh Bedi has passed away at the age of 77. He had undergone bypass surgery in 2021. The legendary spinner took 266 wickets in 67 Tests and seven wickets in 10 ODIs for India between December 31, 1966 and September 4, 1979. He captained India to six victories in 22 Test matches.
Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the age of 77. He had been battling health issues for some time now.
Bedi was one of the greatest spinners of all time, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers to have ever graced the game. He was known for his accuracy, control, and turn, and he was a menace to batsmen on all kinds of pitches.
Bedi made his Test debut for India in 1966, and he went on to play 67 Tests for his country, taking 266 wickets at an average of 28.71. He also played 10 ODIs for India, taking seven wickets.
Bedi was also a fine captain, and he led India to six victories in 22 Test matches. He was known for his aggressive and attacking brand of captaincy.
Bedi's death is a huge loss to the cricketing world. He was a true legend of the game, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bedi was born in Amritsar, India, on September 25, 1946. He made his first-class debut for Punjab in 1964-65, and he quickly established himself as one of the best bowlers in the country.
In 1966-67, Bedi was selected to play for India in the West Indies. He made his Test debut in the first Test of the series, and he took five wickets in the match.
Bedi went on to become a regular member of the Indian Test team, and he played a key role in India's success in the 1970s. He was a part of the Indian team that won the Test series against England in 1971, and he was also a part of the Indian team that won the Test series against Australia in 1972-73.
Bedi retired from international cricket in 1979. He went on to become a cricket commentator and analyst. He was also a member of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Committee.
Bedi was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 1970. He was also awarded the Arjuna Award, India's highest sporting honor, in 1967.
Bedi is survived by his wife, Mohinder, and their two children.
