LEGENDARY cricketer and spinner Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77.

The former Indian skipper was battling age-related illnesses and had undergone a few surgeries in recent years.

He is survived by his wife Anju, and two children, Neha and Angad.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to write a tribute to the legendary slow-arm spinner.

It wrote: “The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi. 

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans in these tough times. 

“May his soul rest in peace.”

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