Bishan Singh Bedi- Indian cricketer (25 September 1946

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Bishan Singh Bedi (25 September 1946 – 23 October 2023) was an Indian cricketer who was primarily a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He 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. He also captained the national side in 22 Test matches. Bedi wore a colourful patka and was always known for his outspoken and forthright views on cricketing matters. He was awarded the Padma Shri award in 1970 and the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. (Source: Wikipedia)

Personal information
Full name	Bishan Singh Bedi
Born	25 September 1946 Amritsar, Punjab, India)
Died	23 October 2023 (aged 77) New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
Nickname	Bishu
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Slow left-arm orthodox
Role	Bowler
Relations	Angad Bedi (son) Neha Dhupia (daughter-in-law)
International information
National side	India (1966–1979)
Test debut (cap 113)	31 December 1966 v West Indies
Last Test	30 August 1979 v England
ODI debut (cap 2)	13 July 1974 v England
Last ODI	16 June 1979 v Sri Lanka
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1961–1967	Northern Punjab
1968–1981	Delhi
1972–1977	Northamptonshire

Former India captain Bishan Bedi has died at the age of 77 in Delhi.

Bedi was ailing for the last two years and had undergone multiple surgeries including one on the knee about a month ago. He is survived by his wife Anju, their daughter Neha and son Angad, and his son Gavasinder and daughter Gillinder from his earlier marriage to Glenith Miles.

Outside his feats in Indian cricket, Bedi also enjoyed a successful career in the County Championship with Northamptonshire, for whom he took 434 first-class wickets at 20.89.

“Sad news indeed,” the former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, Bedi’s team-mate in 44 Test matches, said. “He was the finest left-hand bowler that I saw.”

Anil Kumble Tribute

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