Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer, Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/12/1947 |
| Age | 77 years (died on 23, Jun, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Rajkot, Gujarat, India |
| Date of Death | 23/06/2025 |
Latest News about Dilip Doshi
23/06/2025
Dilip Doshi, the Indian left-arm spinner who took 114 Test wickets in 33 matches and 318 Ranji Trophy wickets, died in London after suffering a cardiac arrest. Born in Rajkot and a long-time Bengal cricketer, he made his Test debut at 30 and went on to become one of India's most successful late-blooming spinners. He is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan, and daughter Vishakha.
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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 |
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| Education Qualification | A bachelor degree in law and economics |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Vegan |
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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
| 1. Grew up in Kolkata, where his father ran a trading business. | |
| 2. Initially played for Calcutta University in the Rohinton Baria Trophy. | |
| 3. Moved to Mumbai to practice cricket effectively during the rainy season. | |
| 4. Was a substitute at the Cricket Club of India before starting his domestic career. | |
| 5. Took 6 wickets for just 6 runs against Assam in 1974. | |
| 6. Noted for needing to prove himself more than players from larger cricketing centers. | |
| 7. Took a total of 157 wickets at Nottinghamshire, which gained him recognition in the national team. | |
| 8. Had a successful cricketing debut late in his 30s and became a mainstay in the Indian Test team. | |
| 9. Produced his autobiography titled 'Spin Punch' in 1991. | |
| 10. After retiring from cricket, he became a successful businessman and introduced luxury brands to India. | |
| 11. Maintained a vegan lifestyle for 16 years while also keeping fit with yoga and Pilates. | |
| 12. Was known for his principled stance against commercialization in cricket and declined newspaper column opportunities to protect player confidences. | |
| 13. Moved in elite circles including Mick Jagger, Sir Garfield Sobers, and Zaheer Abbas. | |
| 14. Lived in London with his family but visited India regularly, particularly his hometown Rajkot to watch domestic matches. | |
| 15. Stood up for teammate Dilip Vengsarkar after a misunderstanding at Sharjah airport in the 1980s when other Indian stars did not raise objections. |