The legendary Cricket Spinner Bishan Singh Bedi Passes away at 77: Story Unfolded

Story Unfolded: The legendary Cricket Spinner Bishan Singh Bedi Passes away at 77

Former Indian captain and one of the best left arm spinners in the history of cricket, Bishan Singh Bedi passed away at the age of 77 due to his ailing health. Condolence messages started pouring in the moment the news of Bishan Singh Bedi’s death was announced. Bishan Singh Bedi is survived by his wife Anju and children Neha and Angad.

PrimeNewsly brings complete details on the career and life journey of Late Sh. Bishan Singh Bedi.

Bishan Singh Bedi Cricket Stats

• Bishan Singh Bedi birthplace was Amristar where he was born on 25th September’1946

• Bishan Singh Bedi made his National debut in cricket in the year 1966.
• He had a glorious career spanning between 1966-1979 wherein he succeeded Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi to be the captain of the Indian cricket team in 1976.
• Bishan Singh Bedi is best known for his slow left arm orthodox bowling style
• Bishan Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna, Srinivas Venkataraghavan and Bhagwat Chandrashekhar formed India’s golden quartet of spinners.
• The ace spinner played a total of 67 tests in which he took 266 wickets.
• Bishan Singh Bedi took 7 wickets in the 10 ODIs (One Day Internationals) that he played.
• Bishan Singh Bedi was the manager of the Indian cricket team in the 1990s during the tour of the team to New Zealand and England.
• Bishan Singh Bedi was a national selector as well.

Bishan Singh Bedi Journey

• Bishu or Bishan Singh Bedi started his journey on the field by making his test debut against Australia in 1969-70. He took 21 wickets in the series which was followed by 25 wickets against England, 18 against West Indies, yet another 22 and 25 against England and 31 against Australia.

• Delhi won the Ranji Trophy in 1978-79 and 1980-81 under the able leadership of Bishan Singh Bedi.
• Bishan Singh Bedi played 102 First Class games for Northamptonshire from 1972-77. He picked 434 pickets during this span.
• After taking over as the captain of the Indian cricket team in 1976, Bishan Singh Bedi led the team to a historic win against West Indies in Port of Spain where the team made a humongous 406 record.
• 2-0 against New Zealand was the next in line during Bishan Singh Bedi’s tenure as the captain.

Bishan Singh Bedi cricket record:

An icon and an institution in himself, Bishan Singh Bedi took 1560 wickets during his cricket career. He will always be remembered as the pioneer who guided India to the first-ever win in the 50-over format. The greatest spinners of all times, Bishan Singh Bedi helped Punjab clinch the first and only Ranji trophy in 1992-93,

Bishan Singh Bedi’s death

Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday at the age of 77 at his residence after battling numerous health conditions. He had recently undergone knee replacement surgery. Prolonged illness is said to be Bishan Singh Bedi’s death reason.

A critic, well-wisher and a man of undying spirit, Bishan Singh Bedi shall be remembered for speaking his heart out on matters related to the game.

Interesting facts of Bishan Singh Bedi

• Bishan Singh Bedi was fondly called Bishu.

• His bowling was artistic and beautiful. The undeterred control and rhythm on the bowl was Bishan Singh Bedi’ signature style.
• Bishan Singh Bedi was known to speak his mind. His views on cricket matters were deep and his students swore by his words.
• Bishan Singh Bedi was conferred the Padma Shri in 1970 and he was a recipient of C.K. Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
• Bishan Singh Bedi was mentored by the former Indian captain Late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.
• A true and hard core Punjabi, Bishan Singh Bedi’s love for Dharamsala in Himachal was eternal. He started numerous training camps there.

Check out these Twitter Post:

Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Bishan Singh Bedi Sir, a legend and a true ambassador of the sport. His contribution to Indian cricket will be remembered forever.
My heartfelt condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/VKGb5lCEcO

— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 23, 2023

Sad to hear the demise of Shri Bishan Singh Bedi. Indian Cricket has lost an icon today. Bedi Sir defined an era of cricket and he left an indelible mark on the game with his artistry as a spin bowler and his impeccable character. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and…

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 23, 2023

The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans in these tough times.

May his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/oYdJU0cBCV

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 23, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the information on Bishan Singh Bedi’s best bowling record?

Bishan Singh Bedi’s 12-8-6-1(overs, maidens, runs and wicket) remains the stalwart’s best figures in the 60 over ODI match against East Africa in Headingley.

Who is Bishan Singh Bedi’s son?

Actor and model Angad Bedi is Bishan Singh Bedi’s son.

Who was Bishan Singh Bedi’s first wife?

His first wife was an Australian woman Glenith. The two later got divorced.

Who is Bishan Singh Bedi’s wife?

Bishan Singh Bedi is survived by his wife Anju Inderjit Kaur who stood by him throughout his illness and had been a pillar of strength during his testing times.

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Conclusion:

A veteran whose bowling was unique and who never shied from expressing his views, Bishan Singh Bedi was a legend and shall be remembered for his endless contributions to the game!

Team PrimeNewsly sends its deepest condolences to the family!