A “heartbroken” Indian cricket fraternity got here collectively in grief and reverence to pay tribute to former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who died following a cardiac arrest in London.
Despite spending a lot of his early profession within the shadow of the good Bishan Singh Bedi, Doshi carved a distinct segment for himself together with his unwavering resolve. He died on the age of 77 on Monday.
Leading the tributes for him was the good Sachin Tendulkar, who recalled his first assembly with the “warm-hearted” Doshi throughout a tour of the UK in 1990.
“I met Dilip bhai for the primary time within the UK in 1990, and he bowled to me within the nets on that tour. He was actually fond of me, and I reciprocated his emotions.
Dilip Doshi, Indian left arm spin bowler made his check debut in Madras and his a centesimal wicket got here at this venue at Madras seen in motion throughout the one of cricket check match between India and Sri Lanka at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk on September 17, 1982.
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“A warm-hearted soul like Dilip bhai will be deeply missed. I will miss those cricketing conversations which we invariably had. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti,” Tendulkar posted on X.
Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri, who shared the sphere with Doshi, remembered him as “always immaculate, a gentleman to the core and a fine, fine bowler”.
“Heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. Really sad to hear about the passing of Dilip Doshi.” Doshi made his Test debut in 1979 after Bedi’s retirement and performed the final of his 33 video games in 1983. In these matches, he took 114 wickets with six five-wicket hauls and was distinctive at dwelling throughout the first three seasons, finishing 100 scalps in simply 28 Tests.
Former India cricketer and selector Sunil Joshi additionally a left-arm spinner like Doshi shared a poignant reminiscence.
“Still can’t believe it, we spoke just last Wednesday, and he sounded well. Heartbroken by the passing of Dilip Doshi Sir a legend on the field,a true gentleman off it, he meant a lot to me, and this loss is deeply personal. My heartfelt condolences to Nayan & the Doshi family,” Joshi tweeted.
Former India captain Anil Kumble, who was among the many first to pay his tribute to the late cricketer, too, expressed his sorrow: “Heartbreaking to hear about Dilip bhai’s passing. May God give strength to his family and friends to bear this loss. Nayan, thinking of you buddy.” Former Indian keeper-batter Parthiv Patel wrote, “I’m heartbroken and still in shock about Dilip uncle…he was truly special. Nayan (Doshi’s son), thinking of you all with love and strength.” Manoj Tiwary echoed the collective sense of loss.
Indian bespectacled cricket participant and left arm spinner Dilip Doshi seen in motion throughout the India’s tour of Australia cricket match at Perth
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“It’s a shock! India’s legendary cricketer Dilip Doshi passed away at the age of 77 due to a cardiac arrest in London. May God give his family and close ones the strength to deal with this. May his soul rest in peace.” Former cricketers Pragyan Ojha and Harbhajan Singh additionally paid their respects.
“Saddened to hear about the passing of Dilip Doshi sir, a distinguished left-arm spinner who served Indian cricket with grace and grit. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,” stated Ojha.
“RIP Dilip Doshi sir Condolences to family,” Harbhajan wrote.
