Mourning in Indian cricket… Pace all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who took 416 wickets and scored 9 thousand runs, breathed his last
The Indian cricket world, which was immersed in the celebration of winning the ICC Champions Trophy, was plunged into mourning on Wednesday evening. Former Indian cricketer Syed Abid Ali has passed away. 83-year-old Abid Ali breathed his last in California, USA. His relative Reza Ali has given this information through social media. The former all-rounder played 29 Tests and 5 ODIs for India in the 1960s and 1970s. Abid Ali was a fast bowler who also batted well.
Abid Ali of Hyderabad played the first Test match against Australia in 1967. He took 6 wickets in this Test played in Brisbane. Apart from this, he scored the winning run in India’s historic victory in the Oval Test against England in 1971. Abid Ali took 47 wickets in 27 Tests and also scored 1018 runs. He was also one of the best fielders of his time.
Abid Ali took 7 wickets in 5 ODIs and also scored 93 runs. He played 3 matches for India in the first ODI World Cup 1975 and took 6 wickets. Abid Ali was also known as ‘Chiccha’. Abid Ali was also the coach of Maldives and UAE cricket. He also coached the Andhra Ranji team.
Former Indian spinners Pragyan Ojha and Dodda Ganesh have paid tribute to Syed Abid Ali by posting on social media on his death. Pragyan Ojha wrote, ‘Very saddened by the demise of the great all-rounder Syed Abid Ali sir. His contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace!’
