Former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi dies at 77

Early Life and Career

Born on September 25, 1946, in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He started playing cricket at a young age and made his first-class debut for North Zone in 1964. He made his Test debut for India against the West Indies in 1966.

Rise to Fame

Bedi quickly established himself as one of the best bowlers in the world, known for his accuracy, flight, and turn. He was also an intelligent bowler and could adapt his bowling to different conditions and batsmen.

The Famous Indian Spin Quartet

Bedi was part of the famous Indian spin quartet, which also included Erapalli Prasanna, Srinivas Venkataraghavan, and Bhagwath Chandrasekhar. This quartet was one of the most devastating bowling attacks in the history of Test cricket.

Bowling Style

Bedi was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He was known for his accuracy, flight, and turn. He was also a very intelligent bowler and could adapt his bowling to different conditions and batsmen. One of his most famous deliveries was the Flipper, which was a deceptive delivery that turned the other way.

Captaincy

Bedi also captained the Indian team in 22 Test matches. He was a successful captain and led India to several victories. He was known for his aggressive and attacking style of captaincy

Legacy

Bedi is considered to be one of the greatest bowlers in the history of Test cricket. He was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009. He is also a member of the Indian Cricket Boards Hall of Fame.

Post-Retirement Career

After retiring from cricket, Bedi worked as a cricket commentator and analyst. He is also a columnist for several newspapers and magazines. He is known for his outspoken and forthright views on cricketing matters.

Awards and Honours

Bedi has received Padma Shri (1970), C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award (2004), ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (2009), Indian Cricket Boards Hall of Fame.

R.I.P. The Icon

Bishan Singh Bedi is one of the greatest bowlers in the history of Test cricket. He was also a successful captain and has made significant contributions to the game of cricket. He is a true legend of the game.