Cricket fraternity mourns as former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi passes away

India have lost a gem. Former India spinner Bishan Singh Bedi has breathed his last at the age of 77. Considered one of the pioneers of Indian spin dominance, Bedi played 67 Tests and 10 ODIs between 1967 and 1979. He bagged 266 wickets in Tests and seven wickets in ODIs. He also captained India in 1976, replacing Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

Bedi was born in Amritsar but played most of his domestic career for Delhi. He picked up 1560 wickets in 370 First Class matches.

Bishan Singh Bedi Career Stats

FORMAT	Mat	Wkts	BBI	4w	5w	10w
Tests	67	266	7/98	13	14	1
ODIs	10	7	2/44	0	0	0
FC	370	1560	7/5	–	106	20
List A	72	71	5/30	1	1	0

Fans in shock

"Sashu," he'd say with warmth that only he possessed. To Bishan Paaji, I wasn't just another cricketer; I was like a son. Under his nurturing guidance, I scored my first 100 in England. On chilly NZ evenings, we'd sit over meals, and I'd hang on to every story he told, every… pic.twitter.com/z0ahschCvp
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 23, 2023

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Bishan Singh Bedi ji.
My condolences to the family 🙏🏽
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 23, 2023

The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans in these tough times.

May his soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/oYdJU0cBCV
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 23, 2023

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bishan Singh Bedi. He was a great cricketer and an even greater human being. He was a moral beacon for all those who knew him.
— Ramachandra Guha (@Ram_Guha) October 23, 2023

Bishan singh bedi One of our best is no more. It’s a loss to our cricketing fraternity. My deep condolences to his family.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 23, 2023

Anurag Thakur's thoughts on the passing of the legendary Indian spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi. pic.twitter.com/h8xPOPYtSU
— OneCricket (@OneCricketApp) October 23, 2023

Deeply saddened by the passing of the cricket legend, Shri Bishan Singh Bedi Ji. His impact on the sport is immeasurable, and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) October 23, 2023

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of legendary India spinner Bishan Singh Bedi.

His contributions to Indian cricket and his artistry on the field will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing community.

May his… pic.twitter.com/ZrxCAtRLMr
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) October 23, 2023

Sad to hear the demise of Shri Bishan Singh Bedi. Indian Cricket has lost an icon today. Bedi Sir defined an era of cricket and he left an indelible mark on the game with his artistry as a spin bowler and his impeccable character. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and…
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 23, 2023

Bishan paji 💔 RIP #bishanbedi 🙏 condolences to my brother @Imangadbedi and family . Waheguru
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 23, 2023

Extremely saddened by the passing of Bishan Singh Bedi ji. His immense contribution to cricket will forever be remembered. May god give strength to his family and loved ones! pic.twitter.com/zDpSd4aUp2
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 23, 2023

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