The Congress president said the legendary left-arm spinner’ contribution to Indian cricket shall always be cherished.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday condoled the death of former India captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi. He said Bedi’s contribution to Indian cricket shall always be cherished.
In a post on X, the Congress chief wrote, “We are extremely saddened to hear the passing away of one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, former India Test Captain, known affectionately as the ‘The Sardar of Spin’ to lovers of cricket, Bishan Singh Bedi. “
Kharge said in the era dominated by pace bowling, the legendary cricketer left an indelible mark and carved out his own space as a left-arm spinner.
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“A Padma Shri recipient and a forthright authority on the sport’s administration, his contribution to Indian cricket shall always be cherished. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and numerous fans,” the Congress chief wrote.
Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh also took to the micro-blogging site to express his grief over the demise of the cricket legend. “One of India’s all-time cricket legends, Bishen Singh Bedi, is sadly no more. He was an outstanding spin bowler and a member of the famed quartet. On and off the field, he was a charming and colourful personality who spoke his mind fearlessly at all times,” he said.
Recalling his conversation with Bedi, Ramesh said, “A conversation with him was always enthralling. He will remain enshrined in our hearts and minds.”
The former cricketer passed away on Monday. He was 77.
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