Dilip Doshi Age, Wiki and Bio

Dilip Doshi

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer, Businessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/12/1947
Age77 years (died on 23, Jun, 2025)
BirthplaceRajkot, Gujarat, India
Date of Death23/06/2025

Bio/Wiki

Full NameDilip Rasiklal Doshi
Famous forBeing one of India’s most successful left-arm spinners, who took over 100 Test wickets despite debuting internationally after the age of 30

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • St Xavier’s College, Kolkata
  • University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Education QualificationA bachelor degree in law

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegan
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Travelling
Zodiac signCapricorn
HometownRajkot, Gujarat

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1966

Family

FatherRasiklal Doshi (Deceased)
MotherSarojini Rasiklal Doshi (Deceased)
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Naren Doshi
  • Parimal Doshi
SisterVasundhara
SpouseKalindi Doshi
Children
SonNayan Doshi (Cricketer)
DaughterVisakha Doshi

Career

International Debut
ODI6 December 1980 vs Australia
Test11 September 1979 vs Australia
Last Match
ODI17 December 1982 vs Pakistan
Test14 September 1983 vs Pakistan
Domestic/State Team
  • Bengal (1968/69 – 1984/85)
  • East Zone (1968/69 – 1984/85)
  • Nottinghamshire (1973 – 1978)
  • Warwickshire (1980 – 1981)
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
Awards, Honours
  • Indian Cricket Cricketer of the Year (1969)
  • Nottinghamshire Cap (1977)
  • Warwickshire Cap (1980)
  • BCCI’s Special Award (2018)
Career Highlights
  • Achieved 318 wickets in Ranji Trophy with an average of 18.33
  • Made a notable Test debut at the age of 30
  • Known for bowling skills, having an impressive Test match performance but lower batting average

Some Lesser Known Facts

Grew up in Kolkata, where his father ran a trading business.
Initially played for Calcutta University in the Rohinton Baria Trophy.
Moved to Mumbai to practice cricket effectively during the rainy season.
Was a substitute at the Cricket Club of India before starting his domestic career.
Took 6 wickets for just 6 runs against Assam in 1974.
Noted for needing to prove himself more than players from larger cricketing centers.
Took a total of 157 wickets at Nottinghamshire, which gained him recognition in the national team.
Had a successful cricketing debut late in his 30s and became a mainstay in the Indian Test team.
Produced his autobiography titled 'Spin Punch' in 1991.
After retiring from cricket, he became a successful businessman and introduced luxury brands to India.
Maintained a vegan lifestyle for 16 years while also keeping fit with yoga and Pilates.