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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sakshi Gupta

Bishan Singh Bedi death: Former India captain and legendary spinner dies at 77

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India’s legendary spin bowler Bishan Singh Bedi who also served as the captain of his country’s cricket team has died at the age of 77.

Bedi had been battling a prolonged illness and had undergone surgery two weeks ago. He was admitted to a hospital in India’s national capital Delhi ever since. The former India captain is survived by his son, Bollywood actor Angad Bedi.

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