Former Indian Cricketer Dilip Doshi Passes Away at 77
Dilip Doshi, a former left-arm spinner for India, has sadly passed away at the age of 77. He died on June 23 in London, as confirmed by a close family friend. Doshi is remembered for his contributions to cricket and is survived by his son and daughter.
Doshi made his mark in international cricket later in life, debuting for India at the age of 32. He played 33 Test matches and took 114 wickets, including six occasions where he achieved five wickets in a match. In his 15 One Day Internationals (ODIs), he secured 22 wickets. His cricket journey began in the 1968-69 domestic season, where he played 238 first-class games and claimed a remarkable 898 wickets, representing Bengal and Saurashtra.
Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara paid tribute to Doshi at the end of the day’s play during the Leeds Test, recalling the fond memories they shared. Pujara noted how Doshi would often reach out to him with messages of encouragement when he performed well for the Indian team, reflecting Doshi’s special connection to players from Saurashtra.
“I had the privilege of meeting him numerous times,” Pujara said. “He was such a wonderful person, always warm and kind. I’ll miss our chats, especially when I was playing county cricket in Sussex.”
Reactions to Doshi’s passing poured in from the cricket community. Former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah expressed his sorrow, describing Doshi as not just a cricketing legend but also a great human being. He emphasized Doshi’s integrity and dedication to the sport.
Jaydev Shah, president of the Saurashtra Cricket Association, remembered Doshi as a mentor and an uncle. He shared that losing Doshi feels like an immense loss to the entire cricket community. “His legacy will remain in our hearts and forever be a part of cricket history,” Jaydev said.
Dilip Doshi’s contributions to cricket and his kind spirit will be deeply missed.
