Cricket Icon Bishan Singh Bedi, renowned for spin mastery and leadership, passes away at 77. Born in 1946, Bedi's legacy spans 67 Tests, 10 ODIs, and pivotal roles in India's historic 1971 victory. An influential commentator, he leaves a lasting mark on Indian cricket. He is Survived by son Angad Bedi. Watch.
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00:06 Sad news coming in, former Indian cricket captain and legendary spinner
00:10 Vishen Singh Bedi has passed away at the age of 77.
00:14 Vishen Singh Bedi was born on September 25th, 1946 in Amritsar
00:19 and he played a crucial role in shaping the history of Indian spin bowling.
00:24 As we all know, Vishen Singh Bedi, not just an eminent player
00:28 but also a commentator, his views on cricket and the man who used to call a spade a spade
00:34 quite frank when it came to his expression of opinions
00:39 and his illustrious international career spanning from 1966 to 1979
00:46 needs no introduction, the kind of spin attack introduced into the Indian armory
00:50 was something that not many had seen by that time.
00:54 He did almost 67 tests and 10 one-day internationals securing 266 wickets
01:00 in Test cricket at an average of 28.71 with 14 five-wicket hauls.
01:07 70 wickets he took as a five-wicket haul.
01:11 This is the hallmark that speaks volumes about the man Vishen Singh Bedi.
01:17 What a figure here, 67 tests, 10 one-day internationals playing during 1966 to 1979,
01:25 those 13 years that he played.
01:29 Vishen Singh Bedi, he was known for his left arm orthodox spin,
01:34 obviously contributed significantly to India's cricketing legacy.
01:38 A key figure in the historic 1971 series victory against England,
01:43 captaining the team in the absence of injured Ajit Wadekar.
01:47 Beyond his leadership in the field, Bedi had a distinguished domestic career also,
01:51 particularly with the Delhi team and especially in the Delhi circles also.
01:55 Vishen Singh Bedi, a very known name, and his contribution even after his retirement
02:02 remains immense. We have seen the lives of say Harbhajan Singh,
02:07 father and father-in-law Anil Kumle too, who I'm sure must have taken inspiration
02:13 from Vishen Singh Bedi, a man who became almost synonymous, not just almost,
02:17 but he was actually synonymous with spin magic and later on in the cricketing history
02:25 of India, the spinners that we saw obviously had Vishen Singh Bedi as one of their role models.
02:30 Vishen's impact extended beyond his playing days as he became a respected commentator also
02:37 and an advocate for fair play and sportsmanship.
02:40 And Vishen Singh remained an outspoken voice in the cricketing world,
02:45 sharing his views on various cricketing matters, his commitment to the sport,
02:49 obviously his role in nurturing young talent in India were the hallmarks of the legacy
02:56 that he leaves behind. Obviously, these are some of the few of the commitments
03:03 and contributions that he made to Indian cricket beyond what he did for the cricketing team
03:08 from 1966 to 1979, but beyond that also his role is immense.
03:14 You talk about spin, all those Delhi crickets that happened, kids are talking,
03:19 there is still a voice that would say, "Hey look, he goes like Vishen Singh Bedi.
03:25 Hey, do you want to be like Vishen Singh Bedi? He spins like Vishen Singh Bedi."
03:29 So all these things, we grew up listening to him, watching him and also listening to him,
03:37 basically his commentary, his inputs and that is something that leaves a lot of impact on you.
03:44 The former captain of the Indian team, who played for the country for a long time,
03:51 he passed away. Vishen Singh Bedi is no more with us. It is a sad news.
03:57 In this sad moment, we are with his family. And where I am standing, at Dharamshala Cricket Ground,
04:03 he had his camps here in the beginning and he used to live here in the ground,
04:09 in the stadium, among the players. And when I used to play for the Punjab team,
04:15 at that time, when we were the champions of Ranji Trophy, our coach was also Vishen Singh Bedi.
04:22 So I had a long experience with him, as a player and as a sports director.
04:27 And I will say this much, cricket world has suffered a big loss because of the passing of Vishen Singh Bedi.
04:33 Sir, you have also become a cricketer. How much more do you believe in the cricket world?
04:37 I believe that when great players are there, they are in the form of a player,
04:42 a sports director or a coach. They keep contributing somewhere.
04:47 In his life, he has seen a lot of ups and downs from Punjab to Delhi, from sports to sports director.
04:57 He has experienced everything. But I will say this, Vishen ji, he was a player.
05:06 He used to go to keep his word with a big smile.
05:10 We just got this sad news. He was a big name in the cricket world.
05:16 And he has given a big gift to the Indian cricket team.
05:21 He did a great job as a coach. After retirement, he also played many camps in our Dharamshala stadium.
05:31 He was in contact with the Punjab team, the Delhi team, the Himachal team.
05:35 I believe that he made a very big contribution. And the cricket world has suffered a big loss.
05:43 Vishen Singh Bedi actually underwent two surgeries also two weeks before his demise and had been hospitalized in Delhi.
05:52 He is survived by his son, Bollywood actor Angad Bedi, who is married to actress Neha Dhupia.
05:58 And the family is also in mourning and so is the whole cricketing fraternity and India especially.
06:05 An era, a spin era has passed as many would say.
06:10 But as far as the cricketing fraternity is concerned, Vishen Singh Bedi would definitely be remembered.
06:16 Not just only for his exceptional skills on the field, but also for his enduring impact on the development of Indian cricket.
06:25 His artistry, his mastery, his leadership and unwavering dedication to the sport leaves an indelible mark as far as the history of Indian cricket is concerned.
06:37 And needless to say, mourning, the nation mourns the loss of a true icon, Vishen Singh Bedi.
06:45 And passing away at the age of 77, he has left a huge, huge legacy behind for all those budding spinners, bowlers, sportsmen.
06:53 Vishen Singh Bedi, a man to reckon with.
06:56 September 25th, as I mentioned earlier, 1946, free independence, he was born in Amritsar.
07:02 And he carved a legendary career as a left arm, orthodox spin and former captain of Indian cricket team.
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