Bishan Singh Bedi Passes Away at 77: Top 5 Spells of Legendary India Spinner

Legendary India spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness. Bedi, who played 67 Tests for India, died at the of 77. The legendary spinner was born in Amritsar in 1946 and took 266 Test wickets with 14 five-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket haul.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India took to social media platform X to mourn the demise of the legendary cricketer.

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“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,” the BCCI posted.

Top 5 Bowling Spells of Indian Spin Legend

7/98 vs Australia, 1969

Bedi registered his best bowling figures in Test cricket against Australia in 1969. He picked up seven wickets conceding 98 runs in the first innings. His terrific bowling eventually proved to be futile as India suffered a 10-wicket defeat in the match.

6/42 vs New Zealand, 1969

The spin great produced a match-winning spell of 6/42 against New Zealand in 1969. His fabulous bowling helped India in bundling out New Zealand for a paltry total of 127 in second innings. India won the match by 60 runs.

6/71 vs England, 1977

Against New Zealand in 1977, the left-arm spinner registered sensational figures of 6/71. The Kiwi batters seemed simply clueless while facing Bedi in the second innings and could only manage to score 177 runs. India had won the Test by 140 runs.

5/63 vs England, 1972

In 1973, the spinner registered another five-wicket haul against England He claimed five wickets conceding 63 runs in second innings. His spell played a big role in India’s 28-run triumph in Kolkata.

5/48 vs New Zealand, 1976

He spun his web around the Kiwi batters in the first innings and picked up five wickets conceding 48 runs at Chennai in 1976. He also managed to get a four-fer in the second innings as India won the match by 216 runs.