Indian Spin Legend Dilip Doshi Passes Away At 77 In London

Soumyajit Dutta

Dilip Doshi passes away [Source: @fredfertang/X.com]Dilip Doshi passes away [Source: @fredfertang/X.com]

Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi has passed away in London at the age of 77. A close family friend confirmed his death occurred on Monday, June 23. Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan, and daughter Visakha.

Dilip Doshi's Distinguished Career

Making his international debut relatively late at 32, Doshi represented India in 33 Tests and 15 ODIs between 1979 and 1983. He claimed 114 Test wickets, including six five-wicket hauls, and took 22 wickets in ODIs. 

Dilip Doshi's distinguished first-class career spanned 238 matches from 1968-69 until 1986, yielding 898 wickets with 43 five-fors and six ten-wicket hauls for Bengal and Saurashtra.

For the unaware, in the 1960s and 1970s Dilip Doshi dominated Indian domestic cricket as a left-arm spinner. Despite his brilliance, he was consistently overlooked due to the presence of Bishan Singh Bedi.

Doshi was also the only Indian cricketer to win a Gillette Cup match award, and in only his third List A game and first in England

Doshi's Friends Mourn His Loss

Doshi was widely revered within the cricketing community. The legendary Sir Garfield Sobers once expressed his respect for Dilip.

"Dilip Doshi has an immeasurable knowledge to pass on to those who want to follow his path into professional cricket. He has played at all levels over the world and there can be no one more qualified to talk about the art of spin bowling," as quoted by Cricbuzz.

His close friend and former BCCI secretary, Niranjan Shah, expressed profound grief.

"It is an extremely painful and personal loss for me. Dilip was not only one of the legendary cricketers but also one of the finest human beings I have ever known. His noble heart, integrity, and priceless dedication to the game made him truly special."

Popular cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed also shared his emotions on the passing away of his dear friend while taking to his official social media handle. "Our friend Dilip Doshi Indian Test cricketer passed away today. Rest in Peace June 23rd/2025." 

Nevertheless, The cricketing community again mourns the loss of a legend after an English great left the world just a few days ago.