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Legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passes away

A really sad news for the cricket world

Legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday aged 77.

The Amritsar-born left-arm orthodox spinner is celebrated in the cricket world for his graceful bowling style.

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet.

He played a total of 67 Tests and took 266 wickets.

Playing for Delhi on the domestic circuit, Bedi was the leading wicket-taker amongst Indians in First-Class cricket with 1,560 wickets in 370 matches.

Bishan Singh Bedi has also been one of the most successful overseas players in the English County cricket circuit.

He played for Northamptonshire in 102 outings, between 1972 and 1977, and bagged 434 wickets for the Northants, the most by an Indian in County cricket.

Bedi was appointed as the Indian national team’s first professional head coach in 1990 and emphasized for fitness.

After quitting the Indian team role, Bedi coached quite a few state teams

Following the news of his demise condolences and tributes are pouring in on social media.

 

 

 

 

Saman Siddiqui

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