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Canada News.Net
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
"His contribution to Indian cricket will always shine like a star": Harbhajan Singh on former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi's death
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his thoughts on the demise of former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away in London, aged 77, on Monday, saying that his contributions for Indian Cricket will always 'shine like a star.' In a self-made video, Harbhajan Singh said, 'Dilip Doshi was a very good, pious man who loved cricketers. When I was young, I joined a new team. When we had that conversation, he taught me a lot. He always taught me how to work hard and how to move forward in life. He was a spinner himself, so he liked the way we were growing up. He taught me a lot of things. His son played county cricket with me for two years. When I became friends with Nayan Doshi, we met a lot of times in England. Today, he has left the world of cricket. But his contribution to Indian cricket will always shine like a star. I would like to say to the entire family that we are all with him in this sad moment.' In a post on X, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) condoled Doshi's demise, stating, '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.' Doshi passed away due to heart issues in London, where he had lived for several decades. With a classical left-armer's action, Doshi scalped 114 Test wickets in 33 appearances, including six five-wicket hauls. He also left his mark in the ODIs and finished with 22 wickets in 15 ODIs while maintaining an economy of 3.96. Doshi represented Saurashtra, Bengal, Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire in first-class cricket and picked up 898 wickets in 238 appearances at 26.58. Doshi followed in the footsteps of the famous spin quartet of the 1970s and made his debut at the age of 32. At Nottinghamshire, the West Indies legend Garfield Sobers heavily influenced the left-arm spinner. He made a silent exit from international cricket in the 1980s and gave a compelling account of his cricketing days in his autobiography Spin Punch. Among his accomplished feats, Doshi played an immaculate role with his five-wicket haul in the Melbourne Test of 1981, which helped India orchestrate a memorable victory. (ANI)
Business Upturn
a day ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Waaree Energies: Promoter Chimanlal Doshi acquires 45.93% equity stake through gift transfer
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 27, 2025, 10:12 IST Waaree Energies disclosed a major promoter group transaction on exchanges today as Chimanlal Tribhuvandas Doshi, a member of the promoter group, has acquired 45.93% equity stake in the company through an off-market gift transfer. According to the stock exchange filing, Doshi received 13.19 crore equity shares on June 24, 2025, taking his holding to 45.93% of Waaree Energies' total paid-up share capital. Before this transaction, Doshi did not hold any shares in the company. The company clarified that the transaction falls under inter-se promoter transfers as per SEBI (SAST) Regulations and was executed between immediate relatives. Waaree Energies' total equity capital remains unchanged at Rs 287.28 crore, comprising 28.72 crore shares with a face value of Rs 10 each. The filing confirmed that there is no change in the total voting capital post this acquisition. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Miandad recalls his rivalry with Doshi
Cricket has always had its share of fierce battles, but few were laced with as much wit and warmth as the legendary exchanges between ace Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad and former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi who expired in London on Monday. Miandad was overcome with emotions as he paid tribute to his "close friend" Doshi while speaking to recalling with fondness the mischief, banter and friendship that blossomed between the two. "When he used to bowl at the leg-stump, I would start saying 'bow-wow'," Miandad smiled. "When he finally asked what it meant, I told him: 'Only dogs — and you — try to catch my leg!'" It was 1979. Pakistan were touring India, and a young, cheeky Miandad had found the perfect target for his humour in the reserved and erudite Doshi, who was often tasked with curbing the Pakistani batter's scoring. Doshi's response? A mix of frustration and disbelief — enough to prompt complaints to the umpires and even captain Sunil Gavaskar, who, like the rest of the Indian team, couldn't help but laugh. "He was from a very sophisticated, highly educated family — always impeccably dressed, his white kit spotless," Miandad recalled while paying tribute to Doshi. One particular exchange became part of subcontinental cricketing folklore. "I once asked him what room number he was staying in at the hotel. He angrily asked why. I told him, 'I want to hit the ball straight into your room!'" The harmless barbs became a running theme whenever they met on the field — even years later in English county cricket, when Miandad turned out for Glamorgan and Doshi for Northamptonshire. "Even there, I would keep teasing him. But by then, we had become friends," Miandad said. "We met often. He invited me to his house in Kolkata. His wife is also a very kind and decent person." Though the jokes flew thick and fast, Miandad held nothing but respect for Doshi's cricketing prowess. "Doshi Saheb took 114 wickets in 33 Tests — that says everything. He played in an era where scoring was slower; imagine what he could have achieved in today's game where batters take more risks."
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Tera Room Number Kya Hai...': When Javed Miandad's Verbal Swing Met Dilip Doshi's Spin Wall
Last Updated: Recalling the moment years later in an interview with fellow spinner Murali Kartik, Doshi said with fondness and clarity, "Javed had a street-fighting attitude" Among the many stories that surround former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi's career, one that has been told and retold involves Pakistan's legendary batsman Javed Miandad. The 1983 India-Pakistan Test series was intense, and it was during the Bangalore Test that Miandad, known for his on-field antics, delivered a now-famous line, 'Ae Dilip, tela loom number kya hai… Teleko wahi six maroonga. (Dilip what's your room number… I would hit you for a six there)." It was classic Miandad – sharp-tongued, dramatic, and theatrical in his on-field mind games. But facing him was not a rattled rookie – it was Dilip Doshi, the unflinching left-arm orthodox spinner, who met Miandad's antics with seasoned calm and quiet steel. The two had faced off many times before, but this exchange became part of cricketing folklore, passed down over decades with embellishments and laughter. Recalling the moment years later in an interview with fellow spinner Murali Kartik, Doshi said with fondness and clarity, 'Javed had a street-fighting attitude. He's one of the best batsmen I bowled to and a good friend off the field. But on the field, he transformed. He used to say things, not always directly to me, sometimes to the close-in fielders, to get under my skin." 'He tried everything that day," Doshi added, laughing, 'But he couldn't hit me. He struggled. Though he did make 98, it wasn't easy." The rediscovery of this exchange comes in the wake of Dilip Doshi's passing in London earlier this week due to a heart attack. He was 77. A veteran of 33 Tests and 15 One Day Internationals, Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi and son Nayan. A late entrant into international cricket, Doshi made his Test debut in 1979 at the age of 30—an age when many cricketers begin contemplating retirement. Yet, he swiftly made up for lost time. Doshi played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs for India, claiming 114 and 22 wickets respectively. On debut against Australia, he took 6 for 103, marking himself as a bowler of serious pedigree. In the same series, he delivered a match-winning 8 for 103, helping India seal an innings victory. Earlier this month, he was seen attending the BCCI Awards and the World Test Championship final at Lord's, his enduring connection with the game never in question. Before his India call-up, Doshi was already well-known on the English county circuit, having turned out for Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire. In India, he represented Saurashtra and Bengal, racking up 898 wickets in 238 first-class matches. His county success, paradoxically, delayed his India debut, with selectors often hesitant to back overseas performers for national duty. Despite this, Doshi broke through, becoming one of just a few bowlers in cricket history to take over 100 Test wickets after debuting at 30 or older, a feat that stands even more remarkable in hindsight. First Published: June 25, 2025, 18:39 IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Doshi, the ‘Prince' who ruled cricket in his own way
Kolkata: If cricket is a gentleman's game, then Dilip Doshi, who passed away at the age of 77 in England on Monday night, was its truest son. He was born in Rajkot, but except for one season with Saurashtra right at the end of his career, Doshi played all his cricket in Kolkata representing Sporting Union Club in the Cricket Association of Bengal's local league matches. He also played for Calcutta University, Bengal and the East Zone sides. Long before Geoffrey Boycott called Sourav Ganguly the 'Prince of Kolkata', Doshi was known as the 'Prince', among his contemporaries for his impeccable and smart dressing sense. It was for Bengal he achieved the remarkable figures of 6 wickets for 6 runs against Assam in 1974. Overall, he picked 318 wickets in his long Ranji Trophy career, 16 seasons of which were spent with Bengal. Staying in the Bhowanipore area at the heart of Kolkata, always a soft-spoken Doshi was a Bengali 'bhadrolok' in the truest sense of the term. No wonder he had friends across society like Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Playing at a time when spinning legends of Bishan Sigh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar were ruling the roost, Doshi got to debut for India under Sunil Gavaskar's captaincy against Australia in Chennai in 1979 as late as age 32. He would, however, go on to pick 114 wickets in 33 Test matches. "The statistics speak about his ability. Tell me how many bowlers have claimed 100 wickets in just 30-odd matches?" former India pacer Karsan Ghavri told TOI on Tuesday. Ghavri still remembers Doshi's contribution in scripting India's famous victory against Australia in Melbourne in 1981. Nursing a toe injury, Doshi picked three and two wickets in the first and second innings respectively, while Ghavri claimed two wickets each in both innings. "I would say that Doshi and I laid the foundation for Kapil (Dev) to finish off with five wickets in the second innings," Ghavri said. The former left-arm pacer remembers Doshi as a thinking cricketer. "It was a pleasure talking to him as he had immense knowledge about the game which he gathered while playing the county (for Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire) games alongside Gary Sobers, Gordon Greenidge, Imran Khan and others," he said. "He had the hunger to do well and followed the game closely even after retirement," Ghavri said. Doshi watched the World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's and was planning to come to the venue for India's third Test against England next month. "Doshi was an orthodox left-arm spinner and could generate bounce from the pitch," former Bengal skipper Sambaran Banerjee, who had kept to Doshi in a number of matches, said. "He had the ability to spin the ball on any surface," Palash Nandy, another of Doshi's Bengal teammates, stated. "Standing at non-striker's end during club matches, I could actually hear the seam cutting through the air when Doshi bowled," Nandy said. Not a great fan of improvisation, Doshi used to say "Ninety-eight per cent of spin bowling is your stock ball. So master your stock ball first." This was quite an advice to bowlers living in today's world of T20 cricket.
