4Photo© hindustantimes.comSyed Abid Ali, former all-rounder, dies at 83, Sunil Gavaskar mourns
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Thursday (March 13, 2025) condoled the death of former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, saying he "embodied the spirit of the game" and his contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered.
Ali, who was known for his versatility and sharp fielding skills, died on Wednesday (March 12, 2024) after a prolonged illness. He was 83.
He was part of a golden generation of Hyderabad cricketers that included MAK Pataudi, ML Jaisimha, and Abbas Ali Baig.
“ Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Syed Abid Ali Saheb. His contributions to the game and his unwavering passion for cricket will always be remembered,
Mohammad Azharuddin,
Abid Ali, India allrounder in the great 1970s wins
“ Shri Syed Abid Ali was a true all-rounder, a cricketer who embodied the spirit of the game. His contributions to India’s historic victories in the 1970s will always be remembered,
Roger Binny,
BCCI mourns Syed Abid Ali's death
“ Very sad news. He was a lion hearted cricketer who did anything the team needed. Despite being an all rounder who batted in the middle order, he opened the batting when needed. Took some incredible…
Sunil Gavaskar,
Syed Abid Ali, former all-rounder, dies at 83, Sunil Gavaskar mourns