00:00Let's go back to December 1979 at the Wan Khaddi Stadium in Mumbai, where Dilip Doshi
00:06bowled a brilliant and memorable spell in the third test match against Pakistan.
00:11In the first innings, he showed great control and patience, taking three wickets for just
00:1552 runs in 27 hours, including eight mid-in.
00:19It was classic left-arm spin at it bets.
00:22In the second innings, when Pakistan was trying to fight back, Dilip Doshi stepped in again
00:27and grabbed three more important wickets for 42 runs in 19 hours, with four mid-ins.
00:33That gave him a match figure of 6 for 94, helping India win the match by a big margin of 131 runs.
00:40It was a wonderful spell of spin-balling, calm, clever and full of class.
00:44Let's turn back the time and enjoy this fine performance from one of India's best spinners.
00:57Get into the arms.
01:07That's a before-run.
01:16foreign
01:30foreign
01:46The 4th Kailaj is in the dressing room.
01:55The last one?
01:57The last one was the 980 runs.
02:01The last one was the 50-80 runs.
02:03The last one was the score.
02:05The last one was the 5-80 runs.
02:08The last one was the 50 runs.
02:11The last one is the 29 runs.
02:16Laren
02:28Made of correct cover
02:33And we are out, let's talk about bulldozers.
03:03Gavaskar's 50th test catch in his 59th test, 116 to 7th, bound to be a bit harder ball
03:19than the one that you replaced it with, and rubbing it on the ground, a very confident
03:31field for a catch, and this could be his double, Coran and Bari has received what every wicket
04:01keeper in the world would like to achieve, a wicket keeper is Gavaskar, 136 for 7 now, 4, and
04:25now they are open to the council, a 4.
04:32Very confident appeal for a court behind, an umpire Han Mantra remaining unmoved.
04:48This wicket ki talash wabhar kumini.
04:55A listener take care chuta, alanki, back foot package, sludge chata kumini.
05:03Back foot package, sludge chata kumini.
05:13Thank you, Shur replacement.
05:15Thank you very much.
05:19Oh, need a minute.
05:24There are a floor where my soul smith should fit.
05:28There comes the creeps, can we have some profit, impossible, four runs, singularly fortunate.
05:47Four runs, twenty with a fourth four has started, one fifty for nine thousand pounds.
05:58The first one, they are the only one where there is a third one.
06:05This is the last one.
06:08And this is the last one.
06:10And the first one is the fourth one.
06:13And the fourth one is the first one.
06:18So the third one is the fourth one.
06:21That was an arm ball.
06:24Let's try Pakistan 161-47-Bari LPW Dolchi.
06:30Four.
06:33All LPW.
06:41I can't get you here.
06:44I can't get you on fire.
06:45I can't get you on fire.
06:45I can't get you on fire.
06:46I can't get you on fire.
06:46Dalib Doshi was a classical left-arm orthodox spinner known for his accuracy, flight and
07:15subtle variation, who made his test debut for India at the relatively late age of 30.
07:21Despite this, he made a significant impact in a short international career.
07:25Dalib Doshi bowling was marked by relentless discipline and the ability to exploit any
07:31assistance from the pitch, especially helpful on turning tracks.
07:35He formed an effective spin partnership during a transitional phase for Indian cricket, stepping
07:40into the shoes of legendary spinners like Bedi, Parsna, and Chandra Shekhar.
07:45His contributions in the longer formants were valued, particularly during home series where
07:49spin played a crucial role.
07:51One of his major achievements was becoming one of the few Indian ballers to take over 100
07:57test wickets, despite starting his international journey after 30.
08:01A testament to his perseverance and outstanding domestic performance, Dalib Doshi respected
08:06for his long services with Bengal and Sussex.
08:09His carved demeanor, classical style, and consistent wicket-taking ability have earned him a place
08:15amongst India's most respected spinners of his era.
08:19In test cricket, Dalib Doshi represented India in 33 test matches from 1979 to 1983, claiming
08:26114 wickets at an average of 30.71.
08:30He delivered a total of 9,322 balls, with his best bowling figures in an innings being 6402.
08:38Known for his accuracy and flight, Dalib Doshi took six five wicket hauls, though he did not
08:43manage a 10 wicket match performance.
08:46With the bet, he was primarily a tail-ender, scoring just 129 runs at an average of 4.60.
08:53With a top score of 20, he also took 10 catches in the field during his test career.
08:58In one day international, Dalib Doshi played 15 matches, collecting 22 wickets at an impressive
09:03average of 23.81.
09:06His best ODI figure were 4 for 30, and he bowled a total of 792 deliveries in this format.
09:12His batting returns remained modest, scoring just 9 runs with a high score of 5, not out,
09:18and at an average of 3, along with 3 catches in the field.
09:22Dalib Doshi's impact was even more pronounced in first-class cricket, where he had a long and
09:27successful domestic career over 238 matches.
09:31He took a remarkable 898 wickets at an average of 26.58, showcasing his consistency and skill
09:38over two decades.
09:40His best bowling in an innings was 7 for 29, and he achieved 43 times 5 wicket hauls and
09:466 times 10 wicket match hauls.
09:48He bowled a marathon 58,712 deliveries in the format.
09:53As a lower-order baseman, he contributed 1,442 runs at an average of 7.87, with a high score
10:00of 44, and took 62 catches in the field.
10:04In list-take cricket, Dalib Doshi featured in 59 matches, taking 75 wickets at an average
10:09of 25.80.
10:11He recorded a best bowling performance of 5 for 24, which was also his, only 5 wicket
10:17haul in this format.
10:18He bowled a total of 3,084 balls, scored 95 runs at a batting average of 7.30, and had
10:26a top score of 19, not out, along with 7 catches.
10:29Despite starting late, Dalib Doshi's discipline, classical technique, and effectiveness earned
10:34him a place among India's respected spinners of his era.
10:38His first classic art speaks volumes about his consistency and stamina, especially during
10:43a period dominated by spin-balling in Indian cricket.
10:46Though his international career was short, he made the most of his opportunities and left-lasting
10:52legacy.
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