Former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi, 77, passed away in London following a cardiac arrest. Often overshadowed by fellow left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, Doshi still carved out a notable career, playing 33 Tests and 15 ODIs for India between 1979 and 1983.
The Indian cricket community mourned his passing, with tributes led by Sachin Tendulkar.
The BCCI mourned the passing of former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who died in London. Sachin Tendulkar recalled meeting Doshi in 1990, calling him a warm-hearted soul and saying, “I will miss our cricketing conversations.”
Ravi Shastri remembered him as “immaculate, a gentleman to the core and a fine bowler,” while Anil Kumble expressed his sorrow, offering condolences to Doshi’s family. Doshi, who debuted in 1979 after Bishan Singh Bedi’s retirement, played 33 Tests, taking 114 wickets, including six five-wicket hauls, and completed 100 wickets in just 28 Tests.
Former India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel expressed shock at Doshi’s passing, calling him “truly special” and sending support to Doshi’s son, Nayan. Manoj Tiwary called the news a shock, praying for strength for the family. Pragyan Ojha paid tribute to Doshi as a “distinguished left-arm spinner who served Indian cricket with grace and grit,” while Harbhajan Singh simply wrote, “RIP Dilip Doshi sir. Condolences to family.”
