Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik mourned the demise of former Indian test captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away on Monday at the age of 77.
“Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Bishan Singh Bedi. The former Indian Test captain was one of the greatest spinners who brought sporting glory with his spin wizardry. My condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the departed soul”, the Odisha CM wrote on his ‘X’ handle.
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of #BishanSinghBedi. The former Indian Test captain was one of the greatest spinners who brought sporting glory with his spin wizardry. My condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the departed soul.— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 23, 2023
Between 1967 and 1979, the legendary spinner played 67 Tests for India, taking 266 wickets. In addition, he took seven wickets in ten One-Day Internationals.
Bedi was instrumental in India’s first ODI victory. In a 1975 World Cup match, his miserly bowling figures of 12-8-6-1 held East Africa to 120 runs.
Bishan Singh Bedi, born in Amritsar, India on September 25, 1946, was a highly skilled left-arm orthodox spinner celebrated for his graceful bowling style. He began his international cricket journey in 1966, representing India until 1979.
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