Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dilip Rasiklal Doshi |
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| Famous for | Being 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
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Education Qualification | A bachelor degree in law |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Vegan |
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| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Hometown | Rajkot, Gujarat |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1966 |
Family
| Father | Rasiklal Doshi (Deceased) | ||||
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| Mother | Sarojini Rasiklal Doshi (Deceased) | ||||
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| Spouse | Kalindi Doshi | ||||
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Career
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| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctomtvatfdu/ |
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. |
