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, passed away at age 77. Born in Rajkot and playing most of his domestic cricket for Bengal, he debuted internationally at 30 after being overshadowed by India's spin quartet and later succeeded with classical spin bowling. He is survived by 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. |