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From Spin to Strategy: Remembering Dilip Doshi’s Legacy On and Off the Field

By Charanpal Singh Sobti July 09, 2025 • 15:52 PM View: 1760

India Test cricketer Dilip Doshi passed away at the age of 77 following a cardiac arrest. He began his Test career at the age of 32, as his prime years as a spinner coincided with the presence of Bishan Singh Bedi in the Indian side. When he eventually got his opportunity, after Bedi's retirement in 1979–80, Doshi went on to claim 114 Test wickets in 33 appearances.

He also had strong ties to county cricket, having played for Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire. Doshi became only the second bowler — after Australia’s Clarrie Grimmett — to take 100 Test wickets after debuting at the age of 30 or older. Saeed Ajmal and Ryan Harris later joined this elite list.