Veteran Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away At 77; BCCI Mourns The Loss

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed profound grief over the passing of former Indian left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who reportedly died in London at the age of 77.

According to information received, Doshi succumbed to heart-related complications. He had been residing in the British capital for several decades.

He is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan mdash; a former cricketer who represented Surrey and Saurashtra mdash; and daughter Vishakha.

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,rdquo; the Indian cricket board posted on X.

Renowned for his classical left-arm spin and consistent accuracy, Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One-Day Internationals between 1979 and 1983. Despite making his international debut relatively late mdash; at the age of 30, against Australia on September 11, 1979 mdash; he quickly established himself as a reliable mainstay in Indias bowling lineup.

Over the course of his Test career, Doshi claimed 114 wickets at an average of 30.71, including six five-wicket hauls. Born on December 22, 1947, in Rajkot (then part of the erstwhile Rajkot State), he remains one of the few Indian bowlers to make a significant mark on the international stage despite a late start.

Renowned for his classical left-arm spin and consistent accuracy, Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One-Day Internationals between 1979 and 1983. Despite making his international debut relatively late mdash; at the age of 30, against Australia on September 11, 1979 mdash; he quickly established himself as a reliable mainstay in Indias bowling lineup.

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