Tribute to Dilip Doshi: Cricket Teams Honor Late Indian Spinner

A Moment of Silence for Dilip Doshi

On the fifth day of the ongoing Test match at Headingley, players from the Indian and England cricket teams paid their respects to the late Dilip Doshi, a former Indian cricketer who passed away on Monday. Both teams donned black armbands and observed a minute of silence before the match commenced.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a message on X, stating, "Both teams are wearing black armbands today in memory of former Indian cricketer Dilip Doshi, who passed away on Monday. The teams also observed a minute's silence before the start of Day 5."

Dilip Doshi's Cricketing Legacy

Dilip Doshi, who lived in London for many years, passed away due to heart complications. He was known for his classical left-arm bowling style, having taken 114 wickets in 33 Test matches, which included six five-wicket hauls.

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), he claimed 22 wickets across 15 matches, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 3.96. Throughout his first-class career, Doshi represented teams such as Saurashtra, Bengal, Warwickshire, and Nottinghamshire, achieving a total of 898 wickets in 238 matches at an average of 26.58.

Making his Test debut at the age of 32, Doshi followed the legacy of the renowned spin quartet from the 1970s.

Influence of Garfield Sobers

During his time at Nottinghamshire, Doshi was significantly influenced by the legendary West Indies cricketer Garfield Sobers. He quietly exited international cricket in the 1980s and later shared his cricketing experiences in his autobiography, "Spin Punch."

One of his notable achievements was his five-wicket haul during the Melbourne Test in 1981, which played a crucial role in India's remarkable victory.