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Veteran Left-Arm Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away at 77 in London.

Obituary | Dated: 25 Jun 2025

On 23 June 2025, former India left-arm orthodox spinner Dilip Rasiklal Doshi (77) passed away due to cardiac arrest in London. A late bloomer who debuted at age 32, Doshi played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs between 1979–83 and earned a reputation as one of India’s most cerebral and elegant spinners.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Doshi claimed 114 Test wickets in just 33 matches, including six five‑wicket hauls, and added 22 wickets in 15 ODIs.
  • - He made a memorable Test debut against Australia in Chennai (1979), taking 6/103 and 2/64, becoming one of just nine Indians to record a five‑for on debut.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) A dominant force in first-class cricket, Dilip Doshi amassed 898 wickets across 238 matches, notably for Bengal and Saurashtra. He also starred in English county cricket for Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire, playing alongside legends like Gary Sobers and Imran Khan.
  • (ii) Famous for his heroic performance in the 1981 Test at Melbourne—bowling through a broken toe—Doshi took five wickets and played a crucial role in India’s historic victory. His unwavering dedication earned widespread admiration.
  • (iii) Known as cricket’s “Prince”—both for his elegance on and off the field—Doshi was a gentleman, well-read, and respected by peers such as Mick Jagger and Amartya Sen. Even after retiring, he remained actively involved in cricketing circles worldwide.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which former Indian cricketer recently passed away at the age of 77 in London?

Correct Answer: Dilip Doshi

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