Bishan Singh Bedi is the name that comes into our mind when we talk about one of the best spin bowlers in the history of Indian cricket. The iconic cricketer was born on September 25, 1946, in Amritsar, Punjab. Whether we talk about his bowling style or his artistry on the ball, he was an absolute legend of the game. The iconic slow left-arm orthodox bowler played 67 Tests and took 266 wickets. Not only this, Bishan Singh also featured in 10 ODIs and got seven wickets to his name.
The iconic cricketer, Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on October 23, 2023, due to prolonged illness. The unfortunate news left the entire cricket fraternity absolutely shocked and numbed. The former spinner was suffering from a series of age-old related health problems for some time now. As soon as the news of his sudden demise made its way on the internet, a series of cricketers bowed down to one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of Indian cricket.
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As per multiple reports, Bishan Singh Bedi finished his cricket career with 1560 wickets in first-class cricket, which is more than any other Indian player ever. It was back in 1967 when Bishan Singh made his international debut during the 2nd Test match against Australia at Eden Gardens. The cricketer also won two Ranji trophies with Delhi in 1978-79 and 1979-80.
Not a lot of cricket fanatics are aware of the fact that Bishan Singh Bedi also played in the famous English county team, Northamptonshire. In 102 outings, the iconic spin bowler played 102 innings and bagged 434 wickets. As an Indian, Bishan Singh holds the record for most wickets in the English county cricket circuit.
The iconic cricketer, Bishan Singh Bedi was one of the members of the Indian spin quarter, a group of spin bowlers, who used to dominate world cricket with their bowling abilities. The group included the likes of Erapalli Prasanna, Srinivas Venkataraghavan, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and Bishan Singh Bedi. The Indian spin quarter was a force to be reckoned with between the 1960s and 1970s. Among them, they played 231 Tests and took 853 wickets, which clearly proves why their group was recognised as one of the most lethal and deadly bowling combinations in world cricket.
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It was back in 2019 when Indian cricketer, Gautam Gambhir took to his X (Formerly known as Twitter) account and accused Bishan Singh Negi of allegedly trying to push his son, Angad Bedi, into Delhi's team. Not only this, he also accused Chetan Chauhan of allegedly doing the same for his nephew.
The allegations created a stir in the news back then, as accusations like this from a player of Gautam Gambhir's stature were quite a serious matter. In response to it, Bishan Singh and Chetan Chauhan denied doing anything ethical and turned down all the rumours of the same.
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It was back in 1990 when the Indian cricket team made a major decision by appointing Bishan Singh Bedi as the full-time coach. The decision raised a lot of eyebrows, but as soon as Bishan Singh stepped into the dressing room, he hit off with players instantly. Not only this, Bishan Singh and the team's captain, Mohammed Azharuddin, also formed a strong rapport with each other.
However, one incident made almost every Indian a fan of Bishan Singh Bedi. In the 1990s, Bedi took a young squad on their tour to New Zealand and motivated them by saying that he could have the entire squad thrown into the Pacific Ocean. This incident added a touch of drama to the team's journey and showcased Bedi's colourful and passionate personality, making it an unforgettable moment in Indian cricket history.
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