Former Indian cricketer Dilip Doshi, one of the few left-arm spinners to feature prominently in India's post-independence cricket history, passed away at the age of 77 in London on Monday, June 23. A close family friend confirmed the news. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) offered its condolences, marking the loss of a veteran who served Indian cricket with quiet distinction. Doshi is survived by a son and a daughter. Doshi’s international debut came in 1979, remarkably late at the age of 32, but he made an immediate impact. Representing India in 33 Test matches, he secured 114 wickets, including six five-wicket hauls. In 15 ODIs, he picked up 22 wickets. His domestic cricket journey began in the 1968–69 season. Playing for Bengal and Saurashtra, he featured in 238 first-class matches, amassing 898 wickets before retiring in 1986. 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 🙏 pic.twitter.com/odvkxV2s9a — BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2025 Read also: Rahul Uses Kannada with Nair to Outsmart Bashir in 1st Test vs ENG Tributes Pour In for the Gentle Cricketer with a Sharp Spin India batter Cheteshwar Pujara paid tribute to Doshi after play concluded in the Leeds Test, recalling warm personal memories. Pujara said: “I’ve met him many times, a great person, gem of a person, very soft spoken. He lived here, so whenever I was playing county cricket for Sussex, I met him many times, even in London. A great personality and my condolences to his family because he will be missed. He had a soft corner for Saurashtra players. And, whenever Saurashtra did well, he always texted me. He always texted me when I did well for the Indian team. But yeah, I always loved interacting with him." Former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah called the loss deeply personal. Shah stated: “It is an extremely painful and personal loss for me. Dilip was not only one of the legendary cricketers, but also one of the finest human beings I have ever known. His noble heart, integrity, and priceless dedication to the game made him truly special." Jaydev Shah, President of the Saurashtra Cricket Association, described Doshi as family. He said: “He was my uncle, my mentor... His legacy will live on in our hearts and in the history of cricket.” Doshi’s legacy spans more than statistics—it rests in the memories of those who played with and learned from him.