Dilip Doshi, Former Indian Left Arm Spinner Passes Away At 77 Due To A Cardiac Arrest

India’s former, left-hand spinner, Dilip Doshi, passed away on June 23, 2025, at the age of 77. A report by the Hindustan Times shared that he passed away in London because of heart issues, where he resided for many years. Dilip, in his cricket tenure, had played 33 Tests along with 15 ODIs when he had a four-year-long career from 1979 and 1983. A cardiac arrest took away Dilip, who left behind his wife, Kalini and their son, Nayan.

Dilip Doshi was a classic left-arm spinner

Dilip was a versatile left-arm spinner who, in his 33 appearances, had taken 114 Test wickets. He had also taken up 22 wickets in 15 ODIs that also at an economy rate of 3.96. Dilip had also played for Saurashtra, Bengal, Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire, first-class cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also mourned the sad demise of the former India spinner, who unfortunately passed away in London. BCCI had taken to X to mourn the loss of Dilip and had written a rest in peace message. 

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