Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri, and several veteran cricketers expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary spinner Dilip Doshi.
Cricket Fraternity Mourns the Loss of Dilip Doshi
Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi passed away on Monday in London at the age of 77 following a cardiac arrest. He is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan—who also played first-class cricket—and daughter Vishakha.
The news of Doshi’s passing deeply saddened the cricket community, with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri expressing their heartfelt condolences.
Taking to social media, Tendulkar fondly remembered his first meeting with Doshi during India’s 1990 UK tour. “I met Dilipbhai for the first time in the UK in 1990, and he bowled to me in the nets on that tour. He was really fond of me, and I reciprocated his feelings. A warm-hearted soul like Dilipbhai will be deeply missed. I will miss those cricketing conversations which we invariably had. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti,” he wrote.
I met Dilipbhai for the first time in the UK in 1990, and he bowled to me in the nets on that tour. He was really fond of me, and I reciprocated his feelings. A warm-hearted soul like Dilipbhai will be deeply missed. I will miss those cricketing conversations which we invariably… pic.twitter.com/2UPQe7nc2j
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 23, 2025
Former India captain Anil Kumble was among the first to pay tribute to the late Dilip Doshi. Sharing his condolences on X, Kumble wrote, “Heartbreaking to hear about Dilip bhai’s passing. May God give strength to his family and friends to bear this loss. Nayan, thinking of you buddy.”
The cricketing fraternity soon followed with an outpouring of grief and heartfelt messages, remembering Doshi not just for his skill on the field but also for his warmth and generosity off it. Here are some of the other tributes shared by cricket legends and colleagues on social media…
Heartbreaking to hear about Dilip bhai’s passing. May God give strength to his family and friends to bear this loss. Nayan, thinking of you buddy.🙏🏽
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 23, 2025
Dilip Doshi: A Gritty Spinner Who Left a Lasting Legacy
Dilip Doshi made his India debut in 1979, stepping into the big shoes left behind by the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi. Over the next four years, until his final appearance in 1983, Doshi featured in 33 Test matches, claiming 114 wickets, including six five-wicket hauls. Notably, he reached the milestone of 100 Test wickets in just 28 matches, underlining his impact despite a late start to his international career.
Among his many standout performances, his five-wicket haul at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1981 stands out as his finest. Battling through a fractured toe, Doshi was near unplayable on a difficult, uneven pitch, playing a crucial role in India’s victory in that iconic Test.
News of Doshi’s passing due to a heart attack in London was confirmed by Saurashtra Cricket Association president Jaydev Shah. Former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah mourned the loss deeply, saying, “Dilip’s passing away is a personal loss to me. He was like family—one of the finest human beings I’ve known.”
