Apart from being a world-class spinner, Bedi was always quick to reach out to the youngsters. He even mentored several spinners who had a successful career in international cricket. Bedi's demise is a major loss to the Indian cricket fraternity.
Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday. He was 77. Shah Rukh Khan took to his social media and mourned the death of the legendary spinner.
Bishan Singh Bedi breathed his last at his home this morning. He recently underwent a knee operation. The infection spread and he could not recover from that, one of his close friends said.
Former India cricketer and spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi passed away today aged 77. He was ailing for the last couple of years and also underwent a knee surgery around a month ago. Bedi played two World Cup tournaments for India and was also the vice-captain of the team in 1975.
Bishan Singh Bedi played 67 Tests and 10 ODIs for India during his illustrious career. He picked a total of 266 wickets in Tests and 10 in ODIs and was one of the best spin bowlers in world cricket during his playing time.
The 74-year-old former India captain had undergone a bypass surgery at the capital's Sir Gangaram Hospital last month after he complained of heart problems.
Bedi had undergone bypass surgery at the hospital last month after he complained of heart problems.
Bedi, a premier left-arm orthodox spinner in his playing days, represented India in 67 Tests and 10 ODIs between 1967 and 1979.
The 74-year-old Bedi underwent the procedure 2-3 days back and he is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon.
The 20-year-old Gill, who is the current white-ball captain of the India A team, got embroiled in a controversy following his refusal to leave the crease after being adjudged caught-behind by medium-pacer Subodh Bhati.
Bedi denied that he had ever publicly questioned the merit of Saini's selection in the Delhi team despite being from Haryana domicile.
Bihar spinner surpassed the great Bishan Singh Bedi as the highest wicket-taker in a Ranji Trophy season after claiming his 65th scalp.
India became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia.
Kohli played a pivotal role with a responsible knock of 82 not out, lifting India from a double blow at the beginning of their innings to 172 for three in the company of Rahane.
The video was also tweeted by legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi on his page.
Soon after Navdeep Saini got his maiden India call-up, Gambhir took a dig at former India cricketers Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan, who had earlier questioned Saini's selection in Delhi squad.
Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland on Sunday announced an investigation into the scandal, which has plunged Australian cricket into crisis and resulted in widespread condemnation at home, including from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Former India wicketkeeper Kirmani and all-rounder Madan Lal also inspired the visually challenged cricketers with the stories of their 1983 triumph against all odds.
According to Bedi, another baffling decision was to drop pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar after a six-wicket haul in the first Test in Cape Town.
Bedi also questioned the context of a series like the one India is currently playing against Sri Lanka, which is turning out to be a virtual no contest.
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