While India is hosting the mega cricket event CWC we lost a gem of this game. Former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi passed away at the age of 77 on October 23, 2023.
He was a left-arm spin bowler who played 67 Tests for India between 1967 and 1979. The death of an Indian cricket legend was confirmed by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur.
Bedi was born on September 25, 1946, in Amritsar, India. The iconic figure of Indian cricket, Bishan Singh Bedi made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 1966 and was one of India’s most successful spin bowlers. He was a left-arm orthodox spinner.
He was a part of the famous Indian spin, which also included Erapalli Prasanna, Srinivas Venkataraghavan, and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar. Bedi was known for his sportsmanship and his commitment to fair play on the cricket field.
Let’s have a glimpse of Bishan Singh Bedi’s personal life. Bishan Singh Bedi’s son Angad Bedi and daughter-in-law Neha Bhupia are famous actors in Bollywood.
Bishan Singh Bedi WIKI
| Name | Bishan Singh Bedi |
| Born | 25 September 1946 |
| Wife | Glenith Miles (1st Wife) Anju Inderjit Bedi (2nd Wife) |
| Children | Gavasinder Singh (From 1st Wife) Gillinder Singh (From 1st Wife) Angad Bedi (From 2nd Wife) Neha Bedi (From 2nd Wife) |
| Family | Gyan Singh Bedi (Father) Not Known (Mother) 13 siblings and he was the youngest |
| Cricket Stats | 266 Wickets in 67 Tests 7 Wickets in 10 ODI |
Who is Bishan Singh Bedi’s wife?
During his days in Indian Cricket playing, Bedi fell in love with Glenith Miles, during the India -Australia series. After that Bishan got divorced from Glenith and later he got married to and to married Anju Inderjit. Bishan Singh and Anju later had a son named Angad Bedi and a daughter Neha Bedi.
Bishan Singh Bedi’s son, Angad, is an actor and model. He made his debut in 2024 with Kaya Taran, and he is married to actress and model Neha Dhupia. Together, the couple has a daughter named Mehr Dhupia Bedi, who was born on November 18.
Bishan Singh Bedi Cause of Death
Bishan Singh Bedi allegedly died cause of a prolonged illness on October 23. In the year 2021, he underwent several bypass surgery but could not recover well. The former cricketer was survived by his second wife Anju, son Angad Bedi, and daughter Neha Bedi.
Bishan Singh Bedi FAQs
A. Bishan Singh Bedi died cause of a prolonged illness.
A. Bishan Singh Bedi was 77 years old.
A. Actor and model Angad Bedi is the son of Bishan Singh Bedi.
A. Glenith Miles was the first wife of Bishan Singh Bedi.
A. Actress and model Neha Dhupia is Bishan Singh Bedi’s daughter-in-law.
A. Anju Inderjit is Bishan Singh Bedi’s second wife.
