Picture reveals former Indian cricketer S. Abid Ali in a fielding apply session on the Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad on October 12, 1976. Ali, who was identified for his versatility and sharp fielding abilities, died on Wednesday (March 12, 2024) after a chronic sickness
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The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) Thursday (March 13, 2025) condoled the dying of former India all-rounder Syed Abid Alisaying he “embodied the spirit of the sport” and his contribution to Indian cricket will all the time be remembered.
Ali, who was identified for his versatility and sharp fielding abilities, died on Wednesday (March 12, 2024) after a chronic sickness. He was 83.
He was a part of a golden technology of Hyderabad cricketers that included MAK Pataudi, ML Jaisimha, and Abbas Ali Baig.
Abid Ali moved to america after he retired, the place he breathed his final
Abid Ali of Hyderabad drives Vijayakumar of Karnataka being watched by Syed Kirmani, wicket-keeper of Karnataka within the first innings throughout the Ranji Trophy Cricket Championship South Zone League match between Karnataka and Hyderabad at Bangalore on December 02, 1973.
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He was a member of the Indian workforce led by Ajit Wadekar that gained the historic Check match at The Oval in 1971, after bowling out England for less than 101 within the second innings. The four-wicket win, coupled with the opposite two Checks (Lord’s and Outdated Trafford) ending in a draw, noticed India register its first-ever sequence win in England.
“Shri Syed Abid Ali was a real all-rounder, a cricketer who embodied the spirit of the sport. His contributions to India’s historic victories within the Seventies will all the time be remembered,” mentioned BCCI president Roger Binny in an announcement.
“His dedication and flexibility made him stand out. My deepest condolences to his household and pals throughout this troublesome time.”
Ali represented India in 29 Checks and 5 ODIs, leaving a mark together with his all-round capabilities.
His contributions have been instrumental in India’s historic Check sequence victories in England and the West Indies in 1971, the place his fielding, bowling, and batting proved invaluable.
“Shri Syed Abid Ali’s all-round abilities and his contribution to Indian cricket are fairly valued. He was a real gentleman of the sport. Our ideas and prayers are together with his household and family members,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.
Ali made his Check debut in December 1967 in opposition to Australia in Adelaide, marking the event with a sensational 6/55 within the first innings — his career-best bowling figures.
His batting prowess was on show later in the identical sequence when he scored 78 and 81 within the Sydney Check, proving his all-round capabilities.
Between 1967 and 1974, he performed 29 Checks for India, tallying 1,018 runs and taking 47 wickets.
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