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Bedi was a part of Indian cricket's golden quartet of spinners who formed the core of India's bowling unit for more than a decade between 1966 and 1978.
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Bedi played a crucial role in Team India's first ODI win. His impactful bowling restricted East Africa to 120 in the 1975 World Cup.
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Bedi was the longest serving Delhi Ranji team captain from 1974 to 1982. Under him, Delhi won two Ranji trophies (1978-79 and 1979-80).
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After his retirement, Bedi actively remained in the sport. He held the posts of manager, selector and commentator apart from grooming the budding cricketers.
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Bedi was also a mentor to many talented Indian spinners. Players like Maninder Singh, Sunil Joshi and Murali Kartik, all swore by his technical insight.
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