He was a regular fixture at Sri Lanka's matches for over five decades. He gained global prominence during the 1996 World Cup when he was seen parading the national flag around the ground at Lahore following a win over Australia in the title clash, as per ESPNCricinfo.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released an official statement on Sunday saying that it deeply mourns the demise of spin stalwart and former India Test captain Bishan Singh Bedi.
Former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani on Monday condoled the demise of legendary India spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and said the late cricketer fostered team spirit
Actors Sanjay Dutt and Suniel Shetty on Monday mourned the demise of legendary Indian spinner and former captain of the Indian cricket team Bishan Singh Bedi.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday expressed grief on the demise of Amritsar-born legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and said his exceptional talent as a spin bowler left an indelible mark on the cricket world.