Bishan Singh Bedi former cricket leg spinner passes away at 77

Mumbai: Former Indian cricket team captain and all-time spin bowling legend Bishan Singh Bedi is no more.

Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday October 23.

Bedi was 77 years old when he breathed his last.

Bishan Singh Bedi had undergone surgery recently and was in a hospital in Delhi since then.
Bedi is survived by his son and Bollywood actor Angad Bedi, who is married to actress Neha Dhupia.

He is considered among the greatest spin bowlers of the world who have ever played the game of cricket.

Bishan Singh Bedi played 67 Tests and 10 ODIs for India between 1967 and 1979.
Bedi took 266 wickets in Test cricket at an average of 28.71 with 14 five-wicket hauls.

He also took 7 wickets in ODIs.

Condolences were expressed from all walks of life on the demise of Bishan Singh Bedi.
Former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan said: “Bishan Singh Bedi, one of our greatest players, is no more. It is a loss to our cricket community. My deepest condolences to his family.”
More details to be awaited.