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"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)
Time of India
25-06-2025
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- Time of India
Dilip Doshi showed it's never too late to succeed
Dilip Doshi New Delhi: The Seventies were barren years for East Zone, a minnow in domestic cricket those days. No cricketer from Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Assam, the four states which combined to form the zone in Duleep Trophy then, found a place in a Test playing XI. In 1979, the drought was broken by an aging left-arm spinner from Bengal, who in his broad-frame glasses looked like a professor but bowled with the parsimony and carefulness of a book-keeper. Dilip Doshi, who passed away in London on Monday following a heart attack, made his debut a few months short of 32, but ensured that he left the scene only after scalping a respectable 114 wickets in 33 Tests. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! India's bowling, for much of the 1960s and 1970s, revolved around Bedi, Chandrashekhar, Prasanna and Venkataraghavan, masters of their respective spin craft. Together the Fab Four ensured that others of the tribe seldom (VV Kumar, 2 Tests) or never (Rajinder Goel, Padmakar Shivalkar) stepped a foot inside the Test door. A few years younger, Doshi escaped their plight. He was delayed but not denied. In his debut Test in Chennai, the Rajkot-born cricketer took eight wickets, including 6/103 in the first innings, against Kim Hughes' Australians. The Test was drawn but his second eight-wicket haul, including 5/43 in the first innings, ensured an innings victory for India at Wankhede. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book 3 & 4 BHK from 6.76 Cr* All Inc. in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 7 Mahalaxmi, Runwal Group Book Now Undo In all, he took 27 wickets in the series, underlining his determination to make up for the lost time. Doshi was here to stay. Gautam Gambhir Explosive Press Conference: On Drop Catches, Batting Collapse, Shubman Gill Captaincy Wankhede turned out to be his favourite venue. Doshi's six wickets (3/52 & 3/42) were key to India's triumph over Asif Iqbal's fancied Pakistan in a low-scoring encounter. This was also the series when the left-arm spinner's 18 wickets combined with Kapil Dev 's 32 as India pulled off an unlikely 2-0 triumph in 1979. Doshi wasn't much of a bat, but valued his wicket. At Eden Garden in the same series, he hung on for a priceless 61 minutes to defy a bowling attack led by Imran Khan . His last-wicket stand of 33 with Karsan Ghavri ensured that Pakistan returned winless. Like batting, fielding wasn't his strength either. But cricket fans were always fascinated to see him 'bowl' his throws from the deep. As he wrote in his autobiography 'Spin Punch' , Doshi learnt much of his cricket in the 'paras' of Kolkata. He wanted to play the game at the highest level after watching Rohan Kanhai 'play that delectable innings' at Eden Garden in 1958. 'Later I was to see Salim Durrani bowl his teasing and easy style of deception and somehow I knew that I wanted to be a slow left-arm destroyer,' he wrote. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Christopher Martin Jenkins's biographical dictionary of world cricketers describes Doshi as 'a gentle intelligent character, philosophical and humorous behind a studious front...' It further says, '...less liquid of movement than the great Bedi, Doshi nevertheless had an easy action, turning the ball sharply and bowled with exceptional accuracy. Mixing flight and pace thoughtfully, he lured batsmen to destruction in a wide variety of cricket, not least in Test matches. ' What earned him grudging respect, even from his detractors, was his commitment to the team. Doshi played with a 'spiral fracture of the first metatarsal' against Australia in Melbourne in 1981. Who would believe today that he bowled an astonishing 74 overs in that game? His thriftiness bottled Australia when India was defending just 142. Kapil Dev, who bowled with a pulled thigh muscle after taking pain-killing injections, produced an outstanding 5/28 to bowl out the hosts for 83. Doshi's match-figures: 52-14-109-3 and 22-9-33-2. The spinner also enjoyed a fruitful run in county cricket with Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire. During this period, he formed a close friendship with rock band Rolling Stone's frontman Mick Jagger . His Test career ended in 1983. In his autobiography, the spinner writes with some bitterness about the circumstances in which he quit. But ending a career that started so late with a century of Test wickets was no small feat. A key takeaway from the cricketer's sporting life is: grab your chance whenever it comes; it's never too late to make success in your life. Doshi was seen attending the World Test Championship final earlier this month. His sudden death was mourned by many on social media. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Malaysia Sun
24-06-2025
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- Malaysia Sun
Indian Cricket Board mourns the passing of India spinner Dilip Doshi, who died at 77
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] June 24 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed profound grief and sorrow at the demise of former India cricketer and left-arm spinner, Dilip Doshi, who passed away at the age of 77, according to a BCCI media advisory. 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. The BCCI stands in solidarity with his family, loved ones and the cricketing community in mourning this irreparable loss. Roger Binny, President, BCCI, said: 'It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Dilip Doshi. He was a true artist of spin bowling, a gentleman both on and off the field, and a dedicated servant of Indian cricket. His impact on the game was immense, and he inspired a generation of cricketers with his skill and dedication. His contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity during this difficult time.' Devajit Saikia, Secretary, BCCI, said: 'Dilip Doshi was a remarkable cricketer and a great human being. His passion for the game was evident in every ball he bowled. He had a calm demeanour and a fiercely competitive spirit. He played a crucial role in India's spin attack during a significant period. His legacy as a classical spinner and a fine individual will forever be etched in the annals of Indian cricket. May his soul rest in peace.' (ANI)
India Gazette
24-06-2025
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- India Gazette
VVS Laxman pays condolences to former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away at 77
New Delhi [India] June 24 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman pays condolences to former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away on Monday in London, aged 77. 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. VVS Laxman posted on his X handle, 'Really sad to hear about the passing of Dilip Doshi Sir. Always enjoyed talking about the game with him. Heartfelt condolences to Nayan and his entire family. May his soul rest in peace.' Former Indian veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh posted on his X handle, ' RIP Dilip Doshi sir. Condolences to the family.' Former Indian wicketkeeper/batter Parthiv Patel also posted on his X handle, 'I'm heartbroken and still in shock about Dilip uncle... he was truly special. Nayan, thinking of you all with love and strength.' 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 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)
India Gazette
24-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
India and England players wear black armbands to pay tribute to Dilip Doshi
Leeds [UK], June 24 (ANI): The Indian and England cricket teams observed silence and wore black armbands on Day 5 of the ongoing Test match at Headingley, paying tribute to former Indian cricketer Dilip Doshi, who passed away on Monday. The tribute took place before the start of play, with players from both sides lining up in silence for a minute to honour the memory of the left-arm spinner. In a post on X, BCCI said, 'Both teams are wearing black armbands today in memory of former Indian cricketer Dilip Doshi, who passed away on Monday. The teams also observed a minute's silence before the start of Day 5.' 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. Doshi 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)
