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[Saba Sports News] Bishan Singh Bedi, the former Indian cricket captain, passed away at the age of 77 after battling prolonged illness and undergoing hospitalization on October 23. He had suffered a heart attack and a brain stroke two years ago and had recently undergone knee surgery.
The funeral of the respected former Indian cricket captain was attended by several cricket legends, including Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan, Kirti Azad, and Mohammad Azharuddin. A large gathering of mourners gathered at the cremation ground on Lodhi Road, Delhi, to pay their final respects and bid farewell to the departed captain. The funeral proceedings were conducted with solemnity and reverence.
Born in Amritsar in 1946, Bedi had an impressive career, playing 67 Tests for India and taking 266 wickets. He was a key member of India’s spin quartet, alongside Erapalli Prasanna, Bhagwat Chadrasekhar, and Srinivas Venkataraghavan, during the period between 1966 and 1978.
In addition to his playing career, Bedi also served as the manager of the Indian cricket team in 1990 and was a national selector. He mentored talented spinners such as Maninder Singh, Sunil Joshi, and Murali Kartik. Bedi was highly respected as an Indian captain, leading the team for nearly four years in Test cricket between 1975 and 1979.
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev, who played alongside Bedi, spoke highly of him, stating that Bedi inspired a generation of players and was a true legend of Indian cricket. He praised Bedi’s leadership skills, graceful bowling style, positive personality, and sense of humor.