Bishan Singh Bedi no extra: Kumble, Ashwin pay tributes to former India spin legend

Former India captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi handed away on Monday on the age of 77 after extended sickness.

Several cricketers and famous personalities paid their tributes to the spin wizard, who picked 266 Test wickets in a profession spanning from 1967 to 1979.

Former India spinner Anil Kumble, the main wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs for his nation, mentioned Bedi was somebody who all the time backed him and shared his insights on the sport.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin additionally paid his tributes on social media and mentioned that Bedi all the time lent a serving to hand to younger cricketers.