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India and England players wearing black armbands during the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. (Jiostar)

India and England players came out for Day 5 of the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, wearing black armbands to honour former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away at 77 on Monday. The former left-arm spinner died following a cardiac arrest in London. The team's observed a minute's silence as well.
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Doshi, despite spending much of his early career in the shadow of the great Bishan Singh Bedi, carved a niche for himself with his unwavering resolve.

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Doshi took 114 Test wickets in 33 matches, including six five-wicket hauls. He also notched 22 wickets in 15 ODIs. Doshi played first-class cricket for Saurashtra, Bengal, Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire.

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The spinner made his Test debut in 1979 after Bedi's retirement and played the last of his 33 games in 1983. He was exceptional at home during the first three Test seasons, completing 100 scalps in just 28 Tests.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paid homage to the veteran.

"It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Dilip Doshi. He was a true artist of spin bowling, a gentleman both on and off the field, and a dedicated servant of Indian cricket," BCCI President Roger Binny said in statement.

"His impact on the game was immense, and he inspired a generation of cricketers with his skill and dedication. His contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity during this difficult time."

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia added "Dilip Doshi was a remarkable cricketer and a great human being. His passion for the game was evident in every ball he bowled. He had a calm demeanour and a fiercely competitive spirit."

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