Punjab CM Condoles Death of Legendary Cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi

Punjab CM Condoles Death of Legendary Cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday condoled the sad demise of former Indian cricket captain and ace spinner Bishan Singh Bedi.

In a condolence message, Mann described Bedi’s death as a “colossal loss for cricket lovers.”

“Bedi, better known as the ‘Sardar of Spin,’ along with other spinners formed the most lethal spin quartet in the history of Indian cricket,” Mann said. “His death marks the end of the golden era of Indian spinners in the world of cricket.”

Mann said Bedi will always be remembered for his immense contribution to Indian cricket.

“His death has created a huge void in the field of cricket, which will not be filled in the near future,” Mann said.

Mann expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family, relatives, friends, and millions of cricket lovers in this hour of grief. He prayed to the Almighty to give the family members courage to bear this irreparable loss and grant eternal peace to the departed soul.

Bedi died on October 23, 2023, at the age of 77 after a long battle with illness. He is considered one of the greatest spinners of all time and played 67 Test matches for India, taking 266 wickets at an average of 28.71. He also captained India in 14 Test matches, winning eight of them.