Legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi’s son Angad has issued a heartfelt note on the passing away of his father after a prolonged illness. Paying tribute to his father, his note read, “Isn’t it completely in Dad’s character to bowl us over with the ultimate spin ball, one that even we never saw coming. While we are in shock and overcome with grief, we find solace in knowing that he lived a rich, fearless, and full life that inspired many.”
In the statement, the bereaved family also thanked everyone for remembering his late father and celebrating his “grit, humour and giant heart”.
Captioning his post Chardi Kala which means eternal optimism, he wrote, “Thank you to everyone for celebrating his grit, humour and giant heart. It is heartwarming to see how many generations Dad inspired through his life. Every day of his life was spent in devotion to his family and faith, and in service to his Waheguru. He epitomised living a life that was Nirbhau-Nirvair and we are comforted in knowing that he is with His Beloved now. “Dad, we were blessed to have you as our fearless leader. We will strive to live by your motto – to observe and absorb. Keep guiding us from the great beyond. In love and faith, Anju Bedi, Angad Bedi, Neha Dhupia Bedi, Neha Bedi Gautam Malhotra, Mehr Dhupia Bedi Guriq Dhupia Bedi, Suhavi Bedi Malhotra.”
Commenting on his post, Singer Harshdeep Kaur wrote, “Waheguru Mehar kare.” Soha Ali Khan wrote, “There was no-one in the whole world like him. Even during Abba s memorial he made us laugh and cry at the same time. Absolute legend and the best friend to have. Love and strength and prayers always”
Saba Pataudi wrote, “RIP Bishan uncle ..miss u!”. “Sorry Angad stay strong,” actor Richa Chadha commented.
Bishan Singh Bedi career
The legendary spinner represented India in 67 Tests and 10 ODIs, taking a combined of 273 wickets. Bishan Singh Bedi used to spun a web around most batsmen across the world and formed a dangerous quartet along with off-spinners Erapalli Prasanna and Srinivas Venkataraghavan, and leg-spinner Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and was one of the main key persons of India’s golden generation in spin bowling.Bishan Singh Bedi has 266 wickets in 67 test matches. He also took seven wickets in 10 One-Day Internationals
With an astounding 1560 first-class wickets to his credit, Mr Bedi also led India in 22 Tests, with three of the six wins coming on foreign soil. He also featured in India’s inaugural ODI, played on July 13, 1974, in Leeds. At the time of his retirement, Bedi held the distinction of being India’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
Post-retirement, he briefly served as Manager and was also a national selector. His illustrious cricketing journey was aptly recognised with several accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri in 1970 and BCCI’s CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
(With inputs from ANI)
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Updated: 24 Oct 2023, 01:20 PM IST
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