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.