Dilip Doshi, former India left-arm spinner, passes away

New Delhi: Dilip Doshi, the former Indian left-arm spinner, has reportedly passed away on Monday at the age of 77.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Doshi passed away due to heart issues in London, where he had lived for several decades.

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."

With a classical left-armer's action, Doshi scalped 114 Test wickets in 33 appearances, including six five-wicket hauls. He also 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.

A spinner with classical action, Doshi has represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One-day Internationals between 1979 and 1983. Doshi followed in the footsteps of the famous spin quartet of the 1970s and made his debut at the age of 32. 

He is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan, who played for Surrey and Saurashtra, and daughter Vishakha.

Born on December 22, 1947, in Rajkot city in the erstwhile Rajkot State, Doshi made his India debut in his 30s, against Australia on September 11, 1979.

In 33 matches, he claimed 114 wickets at an average of 30.71, bagging five wickets in an innings on six occasions. IANS