The BCCI verified on Monday that former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi passed away at the age of 77. In London, where he had lived for many years, Doshi passed away. He played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs throughout a four-year career between 1979 and 1983. He died as a result of a heart attack. Kalindi and Nayan, his son, are left behind by Doshi.

"The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India spinner, Dilip Doshi, who has unfortunately passed away in London. May his soul rest in peace," the board said on X.

Doshi captured 22 wickets in ODIs and 114 in Tests. One of the few cricketers to ever record 100 wickets after making his debut at the age of 30, Doshi is still considered a late bloomer. In fact, Doshi's Test debut in 1979 saw him score 6/103, tying the game against a formidable Australian squad. He also had a match haul of 8/103 in the same series, which led to India winning a well-known inning. Doshi was present at the World Test Championship final at Lord's and the BCCI awards event earlier this month.

The tribute of the SCA

"The SCA is deeply pained and very sad at the passing away of Dilip Doshi, a revered, distinguished, and prominent figure in the world of cricket. He departed from London for his celestial home today. He has left behind a legacy of dedication, brilliance, and sportsmanship. The Saurashtra Cricket Board said in a statement that the great left-arm spinner was a pillar of Indian cricket, noted for his unrivaled talent and commitment to the sport.

Doshi was a legendary left-arm leg-spinner in the cricket community as well as a genuine and lively Saurashtrian. In spite of making his India debut late, he was an unadulterated match-winner and accomplished several notable accomplishments.

Doshi replicated the success of India's legendary spin quartet of Erapalli Prasanna, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan, and Bishan Singh Bedi. Doshi was a genuine expert in his field; he took 898 First-Class wickets, played for Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire, and also represented Saurashtra and Bengal in the Indian domestic scene.

"For me, it's an immensely painful and personal loss. Dilip was one of the greatest cricketers ever, but he was also one of the nicest people I've ever met. The former BCCI secretary, Niranjan Shah, stated, "His noble heart, integrity, and priceless dedication to the game made him truly special."