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'Bishansingh Bedi will continue to inspire future generations': PM Modi expresses anguish over ex-India captain's demise today
Former Indian cricket captain & legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 77 years old and survived by his wife, son actor Angad Bedi & daughter-in-law actress Neha Dhupia.
Bishansingh bedi is still considered as one of the greatest spinners of all time. He played 67 Tests for India between 1967 & 1979 and got 266 wickets. He also secured seven wickets in 10 One-Day Internationals.
Bishansingh Bedi, along with Erapalli Prasanna, BS Chandrasekhar & S.Venkataraghavan, was part of a quartet of spinners who entirely revolutionised Indian cricket in the 1970s. They were known as the "spin quartet" & were responsible for some of India's most memorable victories overseas many a times.
One of Bedi's most remarkable achievements was his performance in the 1977 - 78 Test series held in Australia. He led India to a 2-3 defeat, but his team put on a mighty fight, clinching wins in the third and fourth tests. He himself finished the series with almost 21 wickets.
He was known for his subtle variations in his bowling that helped him confuse and outwit batsmen always. He was also a very good fielder and was a great asset to the Indian team. Apart from his international cricket career, domestically he was also a big name. He played for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy & led them to titles 4 times in 1978, 1979, and 1980, 1981.
Bishansingh Bedi, along with Erapalli Prasanna, BS Chandrasekhar & S.Venkataraghavan, was part of a quartet of spinners who entirely revolutionised Indian cricket in the 1970s. They were known as the "spin quartet" & were responsible for some of India's most memorable victories overseas many a times.
One of Bedi's most remarkable achievements was his performance in the 1977 - 78 Test series held in Australia. He led India to a 2-3 defeat, but his team put on a mighty fight, clinching wins in the third and fourth tests. He himself finished the series with almost 21 wickets.
He was known for his subtle variations in his bowling that helped him confuse and outwit batsmen always. He was also a very good fielder and was a great asset to the Indian team. Apart from his international cricket career, domestically he was also a big name. He played for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy & led them to titles 4 times in 1978, 1979, and 1980, 1981.
Bedi's death is a great loss to the world of cricket. He was a legend of the game and shall deeply missed by his fans all over the world.
