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Former India spinner Dilip Doshi, known for his classical left-arm bowling, passed away at 77 in London. VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, and BCCI expressed heartfelt condolences. Doshi took 114 Test wickets and played a crucial role in India's 1981 Melbourne victory. His legacy includes mentoring under Garfield Sobers and writing his autobiography, 'Spin Punch'.

Key Points: VVS Laxman Mourns India Spinner Dilip Doshi's Death at 77

  • Doshi took 114 Test wickets in 33 matches
  • Played key role in India's 1981 Melbourne Test win
  • Influenced by Garfield Sobers at Nottinghamshire
  • Authored autobiography 'Spin Punch'
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VVS Laxman pays condolences to former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away at 77

Cricket legends VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, and BCCI pay tribute to former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away at 77 in London.

"Really sad to hear about the passing of Dilip Doshi Sir. Always enjoyed talking about the game with him. – VVS Laxman"

New Delhi June 24

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."

https://x.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1937366897739329746

Former Indian veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh posted on his X handle, " RIP Dilip Doshi sir. Condolences to the family."

https://x.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1937230152154698226

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."

https://x.com/parthiv9/status/1937209022312251893

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

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Rahul K.
Sad to hear about Dilip Doshi's passing. He was part of that golden transition period after the famous spin quartet. His Melbourne Test performance was legendary! May his soul rest in peace 🙏
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking news. My father used to tell me stories about watching Doshi bowl in the 80s. His economy rate of 3.96 in ODIs shows how consistent he was - something today's spinners should learn from!
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Amit S.
Made his debut at 32 and still achieved so much! Shows age is just a number when you have talent and determination. His autobiography 'Spin Punch' is a must-read for cricket lovers.
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Sneha R.
Om Shanti 🙏 It's touching to see so many cricket legends paying respects. Doshi sir bridged the gap between the spin quartet era and modern Indian cricket. His contributions to Bengal cricket were immense too!
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Vikram J.
While we mourn his loss, I wish BCCI would do more to honor such legends during their lifetime. Players like Doshi laid the foundation for India's cricket success today. Maybe name a domestic trophy after him?
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Neha P.
That Melbourne Test performance mentioned in the article - wish we had more video recordings from that era! Doshi sir was part of so many historic moments. Condolences to his family 💐

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