New Delhi, June 24: Former Indian cricketer and left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi passed away on Monday the age of 77 in London, where he had lived for several decades.
ESPNcricinfo reported that Doshi died following a cardiac arrest in London.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mourned Doshi’s demise. Taking to its official ‘X’ handle, it wrote, “The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India spinner, Dilip Doshi, who has unfortunately passed away in London. May his soul rest in peace 🙏.”
Several notable personalities from the cricket fraternity including Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, former India coach Ravi Shastri also extended condolences on the passing of Doshi.
Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, Tendulkar wrote, “I met Dilipbhai for the first time in the UK in 1990, and he bowled to me in the nets on that tour. He was really fond of me, and I reciprocated his feelings. A warm-hearted soul like Dilipbhai will be deeply missed. I will miss those cricketing conversations which we invariably had. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti. 🙏🏻.”
Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri wrote,"Really sad to hear about the passing of Dilip Doshi. Always immaculate, a gentleman to the core and a fine, fine bowler. Heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace," on ‘X’.
"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 India captain and spinner Anil Kumble wrote on X.
It is worth mentioning that Dilip Doshi, known for his classic left-arm action, took 114 wickets in 33 Test matches, including six five-wicket hauls. He also played 15 ODIs, taking 22 wickets with an economy rate of 3.96.
In first-class cricket, Doshi represented teams like Saurashtra, Bengal, Warwickshire, and Nottinghamshire, picking up 898 wickets in 238 matches at an average of 26.58.
Following the footsteps of the famous spin quartet of the 1970s, he debuted for India at 32. At Nottinghamshire, the legendary Garfield Sobers played a key role in shaping his career.
Doshi quietly retired from international cricket in the 1980s and later shared his cricketing journey in his autobiography, Spin Punch.
One of his notable achievements was his five-wicket haul in the 1981 Melbourne Test, which helped India win a memorable match.
