In a heartbreaking development, Team India's legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi on Monday died at the age of 77. As soon as Bishan Singh Bedi's death was confirmed, condolences from all around started to pour in on social media. While many remembered, Bishan Singh Bedi's spin prowess till he represented Team India, others pointed out the fact that the 77-year-old Turbanator was the architect of a sort of revolution in the history of Indian spin bowling.
Now, the question arises what happened to Bishan Singh Bed or what is Bishan Singh Bed's cause of death? Well, Bishan Singh Bed's official death reason has not been revealed yet, but reports suggest that the former Team India spinner suffered from multiple health complications.
Back in 2021, Bishan Singh Bedi underwent bypass surgery and spent almost a week in a private hospital. Notably, the legendary off-spinner was kept in ICU at that time. Apart from the surgery, Bedi had also undergone an operation to remove blood clotting in his brain. According to a close friend and a former Delhi captain, as quoted by reports, Bedi had recovered significantly and was discharged from the hospital.
Talking more about Bishan Singh Bedi, when he was only 15, he first played for Northern Punjab. Reports suggest that Bishan Singh Bedi moved to Delhi in 1968–69 and in the 1974–75 season of the Ranji Trophy, he took a record 64 wickets. Bedi also represented Northamptonshire in English county cricket for many years as well. During his illustrious career, which spanned from 1967 to 1979, Bishan Singh Bedi represented India in 67 Test matches.