Former India spinner Dilip Doshi has passed away in London at the age of 77, on Monday, June 23, 2025. A close family friend confirmed the news, stating that the cause of death was cardiac arrest. Doshi is survived by his wife, Kalindi, his son Nayan, and his daughter Vishakha.

Born on December 22, 1947, in Rajkot, India, Dilip Rasiklal Doshi was a left-arm orthodox spinner who represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals between 1979 and 1983. He was a late entrant to international cricket, making his debut at the age of 32. Despite his relatively short international career, Doshi left an indelible mark, taking 114 wickets in Tests with six five-wicket hauls. In ODIs, he claimed 22 wickets.

Doshi's domestic career was extensive, playing 238 first-class matches and taking 898 wickets with 43 five-wicket hauls and six 10-wicket hauls. He represented Bengal and Saurashtra in Indian domestic cricket, as well as Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire in English county cricket. His best figures in Ranji Trophy cricket were 6 wickets for 6 runs against Assam in 1974.

Doshi is one of only four Test bowlers who debuted after the age of 30 and went on to take more than 100 wickets, alongside Clarrie Grimmett, Saeed Ajmal, and Ryan Harris. Making his Test debut against Australia in Chennai in September 1979, Doshi immediately made an impact, taking 6/103 and 2/64.

While Doshi's bowling was known for its accuracy and consistency, his batting was less remarkable. He holds the record for the most Test innings without ever batting higher than number 11, with 38 innings in that position and a batting average of just 4.60. In ODIs, Doshi's economy rate of 3.96 and average of 23.81 were impressive, but his fielding and batting limitations restricted him to just 15 appearances. He was notably left out of the 1983 World Cup squad in favor of Ravi Shastri.

Tributes have poured in from the cricketing world. Niranjan Shah, former BCCI secretary, expressed his grief, calling Doshi "one of the legendary cricketers" and "one of the finest human beings." Jaydev Shah, president of the Saurashtra Cricket Association, remembered Doshi as an uncle and mentor, highlighting his "legacy as a player and a person."

Sir Garfield Sobers had once praised Doshi's "immeasurable knowledge" of spin bowling, considering him highly qualified to guide aspiring cricketers. Doshi's contributions to cricket extend beyond his statistics, as he inspired many with his dedication and passion for the sport. His passing marks a significant loss to the cricketing fraternity.