Top Focus/ 'Best left arm-spinner I have ever seen': Sunil Gavaskar pays tribute to late Bishan Singh Bedi

Legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away on Monday, received heartfelt tributes from all over the globe. Former and current India cricketers also paid homage to the spin-bowling maestro. They hailed him as one of the nation's finest bowlers and a mentor who always extended a helping hand to young talents. Bishan Bedi breathed his last at his residence, following a prolonged illness, at the age of 77. 

3 things you need to know

• Bishan Singh Bedi represented India from 1966 to 1979
• He was considered one of the finest spinners of this time
• Bishan Bedi also served as the captain of the Indian team

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Sunil Gavaskar remembers Bishan Singh Bedi

Bishan Singh Bedi, renowned for his exceptional skills, graced the cricketing world with his presence in 67 Tests from 1967 to 1979, amassing an impressive tally of 266 wickets. Sunil Gavaskar, a former teammate of Bishan Bedi, expressed his sorrow at the news of the ex-India captain's demise. "Sad news indeed. He was the finest left-hand bowler that I saw," Sunil Gavaskar told PTI.  Apart from Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Gautam Gambhir, and Virender Sehwag also paid tributes to Bedi. Condolences poured in from all over the world, including from the MCC and the Lord's Cricket Ground, where a black rosette was placed on the legendary Indian player's portrait.

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Will the Indian cricket team pay tribute to Bishan Bedi?

The news of Bishan Singh Bedi's demise has come amid the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, which is being held in India. It is highly likely that the Indian cricket team led by Rohit Sharma may wear black armbands during their next match on October 29. 

The Indian cricket team is enjoying a great run at the ODI World Cup as they are the only side that is unbeaten in the competition thus far. The Indian cricket team will lock horns against England in their upcoming clash that is slated to take place at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.