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Former Test Star Abid Ali Dies Aged 83
The North America Cricket League: Syed Abil Ali, who played 29 Tests for India between December 1967 and December 1974 as an all-rounder, passed away at the age of 83 in Tracy, California, his relative, Reza Khan of North America Cricket League (NACL) informed in a social media post on Wednesday.
A lower-order batter who also bowled medium pace, Abid Ali was one of the stars of the Indian cricket team in the last 1960s and early 1970s, rising from the maidans of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh to prominence.
"It is with profound reverence and a heart full of admiration that I share with you the passing of Uncle Syed Abid Ali a cricketing legend from India who made Tracy, California, his home, and whose remarkable legacy continues to inspire us to strive for excellence. He played for Indian Cricket Team. His extraordinary inspiration and role modeling continue to energize me, embodying the spirit of excellence that motivates us all to reach new heights," said Reza Khan in his post on the official page of NACL on Facebook.
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