Cricket Loses a Legend: Syed Abid Ali Passes Away at 83

Former India cricket all-rounder Syed Abid Ali passed away aged 83 in Tracy, California. An all-round player, Abid Ali played for India in 29 Tests and five ODIs from 1967 to 1975. He was part of the Indian team that created history by winning a series in England in 1971, famously scoring the winnin...

Former India cricket all-rounder Syed Abid Ali passed away aged 83 in Tracy, California. An all-round player, Abid Ali played for India in 29 Tests and five ODIs from 1967 to 1975. He was part of the Indian team that created history by winning a series in England in 1971, famously scoring the winning runs at The Oval. Abid Ali was renowned for his medium-pace bowling and nimble fielding. He had a decent first-class career for Hyderabad as well, scoring 8,732 runs and taking 397 wickets. After his playing days, he moved on to coach teams in the UAE and Maldives. His legacy still motivates cricket fans globally. Source: Hindustan Times, Times of India