The famous Indian cricket player and spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi, has died. He used to be the captain of the Indian team.
1 min read 10/23/2023, 08:00 PM IST
Bishan Singh Bedi used to play cricket for India and was really good at throwing the ball with his left hand in a spinning way. People think he is one of the best spin bowlers in Indian cricket history.
He was born on September 25, 1946, in a city called Amritsar in the Punjab region of India. Bedi was well-known for his traditional and conservative way of bowling with his left arm. He played an important role in the Indian cricket team from the 1960s to the 1970s.
Bedi started playing for India in 1966 and played in 67 Test matches for the country. He took 266 wickets during his career. He was famous for bowling the ball with great accuracy and control, and for his skill in making the ball spin and change direction. He briefly led the Indian cricket team as the captain.
After Bishan Singh Bedi stopped playing cricket internationally, he continued to stay connected to the sport by becoming a coach and administrator. He is also well-known as a cricket commentator and writer. Bedi is famous for being very upfront about his opinions on cricket and he always supports the importance of traditional cricket principles.
Bishan Singh Bedi is well-respected in the cricket world and still stays involved in different parts of the sport. He has also made significant contributions to Indian cricket.
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