Bishan Singh Bedi, Indian spin legend, dies aged 77
A look at the records of Bishan Singh Bedi Also Read: Cricketers, politicians express condolences on Bedi's demise Bedi had also featured in 10 One-Day International (ODI) matches, in which he took seven wickets. He was said to be as instrumental in the team's first ODI victory, during the 1975 World Cup, when he ended up with magical figures of 12-8-6-1 against East Africa. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! Born in Amritsar, Bedi played cricket from an early age, and went on to play for Delhi at the first-class stage.
He was among the top wicket-takers in first-class cricket, with a total of 1,560 wickets in 370 games. Under Bedi's captaincy, the Delhi team had also won the prestigious Ranji Trophy titles during the 1978-79 and 1979-80 seasons. Condoling his demise, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said this is a “loss for the entire cricket world".
“A former captain of Indian team, and a bowler who has been lauded across the world, Bishan Singh Bedi ji, is not amongst us," he said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute, saying that he was “deeply saddened" by the former cricketer's demise. “Bedi Ji will live in our memories not only through his contribution to the cricketing world but also as the master of crafty bowling who could weave magic on the pitch.
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