Legendary Bedi passed away on Monday. He breathed his last at home in Delhi.
Legendary Bedi passed away on Monday. He breathed his last at home in Delhi.
Bedi played 67 Tests for India between 1967 and 1979 and took 266 wickets
Bedi played 67 Tests for India between 1967 and 1979 and took 266 wickets
He was considered by many experts as the best left-arm spinner of all time
He was considered by many experts as the best left-arm spinner of all time
The spinner also steered Delhi to their first two Ranji Trophy titles in 1978-79 and 1979-80
The spinner also steered Delhi to their first two Ranji Trophy titles in 1978-79 and 1979-80
Bedi also played 10 ODIs and took part in 1975 and 1979 World Cups
Bedi also played 10 ODIs and took part in 1975 and 1979 World Cups
Amit Shah on X said he was "deeply saddened by the demise of the legendary spinner"
Amit Shah on X said he was "deeply saddened by the demise of the legendary spinner"
BCCI said the board "mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner"
BCCI said the board "mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner"
Gautam Gabhir said: "Bedi's immense contribution to cricket will forever be remembered"
Gautam Gabhir said: "Bedi's immense contribution to cricket will forever be remembered"
Bedi coached the Indian national team and was the first professional head coach in 1990
Bedi coached the Indian national team and was the first professional head coach in 1990
He also coached Punjab to its only Ranji Trophy win, in the 1992-93 season
He also coached Punjab to its only Ranji Trophy win, in the 1992-93 season
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