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B.S. Bedi
Personal information
Full name	Bishan Singh Bedi
Born	25 September 1946 (age 78); Amritsar, Punjab, India
Nickname	Bishu
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Slow left-arm orthodox
Role	Bowler
Relations	Angad Bedi (son); Neha Dhupia (daughter-in-law)
International information
National side	India (1966–1979);
Test debut (cap 113)	31 December 1966 v West Indies
Last Test	30 August 1979 v England
ODI debut (cap 2)	13 July 1974 v England
Last ODI	16 June 1979 v Sri Lanka
Domestic team information
1961–1967	Northern Punjab
1968–1981	Delhi
1972–1977	Northamptonshire
Career statistics
	Source: ESPNCricinfo, 9 November 2014

Revision as of 13:24, 12 May 2022

Bishan Singh Bedi (pronunciation (help·info); born 25 September 1946) is a former Indian cricketer who was primarily a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet. He played a total of 67 Tests and took 266 wickets. He also captained the national side in 22 Test matches. Bedi wore a colourful patka and has voiced outspoken and forthright views on cricketing matters. He was awarded the Padma Shri award in 1970.

Playing career

In Indian domestic cricket, Bedi first played for Northern Punjab when only fifteen, having taken up cricket only two years previously, a particularly late age for this sport.^[1] He moved to Delhi in 1968–69 and in the 1974–75 season of the Ranji Trophy, he took a record 64 wickets. Bedi also represented Northamptonshire in English county cricket for many years. He finished his career with 1560 wickets in first-class cricket—more than any other Indian.

His bowling has been described as graceful, even beautiful, and full of guile and artistry.^[2] He was an expert in flighting the ball, and was capable of making it hold it back or hurry forward and added subtle variations of spin. His action was so relaxed and coordinated that he was able to bowl all day with rhythm and control, a great asset to any captain. He had several very successful Test series:^[3]

India vs Australia 1969–70: 21 wickets at the average of 20.57^[4]
India vs England 1972–73: 25 wickets at the average of 25.28^[5]
India in the West Indies 1975–1976 : 18 wickets at the average of 25.33^[6]
India vs New Zealand 1976–77: 22 wickets at the average of 13.18^[7]
India vs England 1976–77: 25 wickets at the average of 22.96^[8]
India in Australia 1977–78: 31 wickets at the average of 23.87^[9]

His best Test bowling was 7/98 against Australia at Calcutta in 1969–70, and his best match figures 10/194 at Perth in 1977–78, also against Australia.^[3] His best first class bowling was 7/5 for Delhi vs Jammu and Kashmir at New Delhi 1974–75.^[3] Although his batting was poor he hit a boundary off the second last ball in the Gillette Cup Semi Final for Northamptonshire vs Hampshire, winning the match by two wickets.^[3] His highest score of 50 not out, his only half century at Test level, was scored against New Zealand in Kanpur in 1976.^[10]

Bedi was appointed captain of India in 1976, succeeding Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. His first Test victory as captain was against the West Indies at Port-of-Spain in the 3rd Test of the 1976 series in which India scored a then-record 406 in the fourth innings.^[11] This was followed up by a 2–0 series victory over New Zealand at home. However, after successive Test series losses to England (3–1 at home), Australia (3–2 away) and Pakistan (2–0 away), he was replaced as captain by Sunil Gavaskar.

Bedi is second to Lance Gibbs in terms of maiden overs per test, 16.35 against 16.62. He has bowled 4.2 maiden overs per wicket as against 4.24 by Gibbs.

In 2008, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack named Bedi as one of the five best cricketers to have not been selected as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year.^[12]

He said that he has always washed his own clothes, calling it "the best exercise for your shoulders and fingers", when pointing out that spin bowling requires suppleness of limbs.^[13]

Controversy

As captain of India, Bedi was involved in some controversies.

Following India's record-breaking run-chase in the 3rd Test of the 1976 series against the West Indies, the West Indies opted for an aggressive four-man fast bowler attack for the 4th Test. Bedi objected to their tactics of bowling beamers because they couldn't get Indian batsmen out, and declared the Indian first innings closed early after two players were forced to retire hurt. Subsequently, five players were absent hurt in the second innings of the match.^[14]

In England's tour of India in 1976–77 he accused John Lever of using Vaseline to illegally polish the ball in the Third Test at Madras. Lever wore Vaseline strips on his forehead to keep the sweat out of his eyes; he was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing.^[3]

In November 1978, he became the first captain to concede an international cricket match. In a One Day International against Pakistan at Sahiwal(Pakistan), India with 8 wickets in hand, required 23 runs from 14 balls. Bedi, however, recalled the batsmen from the crease and conceded the match in protest at the bowling of Sarfraz Nawaz who had bowled 4 bouncers in succession with not one being called wide by the umpires.^[15]

Coaching

In 1990, after he had managed a tour where India had played poorly, he threatened to dump the entire team in the sea on the return journey.^[16]

Opinions on modern-day cricket

Bedi has expressed strong opinions on many aspects of modern-day cricket and has been described as "being jealous of modern day great spinners".^[17] In particular, he was a vehement critic of the bowling action of Muttiah Muralitharan ("if Murali doesn't chuck, then show me how to bowl"^[13]) which he bluntly referred to as cheating and likened to a javelin throw^[18] and shot putting, saying that Muralitharan would "complete 1000 Test wickets but they would count as mere run-outs in my eyes".^[19] He takes a very dim view of chucking, which he calls "a bigger threat than bribing and betting"^[13] and claimed in 2004 that many bowlers on the subcontinent chuck, calling Muralitharan a "Sri Lankan bandit closing in on a dream artist called Shane Warne".^[20] He has stated, though, that he has nothing personal against Muralitharan,^[21] although Muralitharan has threatened to sue him.^[22] He levelled the same criticisms against his countryman Harbhajan Singh.^[23] Regarding suspect actions in cricket, he said "When a bowler is chucking, he's referred to panels and the home cricket board. Why not do the same for a wide or no-ball, then?".^[17] He has accused one-day cricket, modern cricket bats and small grounds of causing a decline in classical spin bowling in India.^[13]

He has also attacked Sunil Gavaskar, calling him "a destructive influence".^[24] He said to Australian coach John Buchanan "Tell us, John, have you made this Australian team great, or have they made you?"^[25]

Records

Bedi holds the world record for the most economical bowling figures in a 60-over ODI match amongst the bowlers who had completed their quota of overs (12 overs). In the 1975 World Cup, when the bowlers were allowed to deliver 12 overs, Bedi finished with 12-8-6-1 (overs-maidens-runs-wickets) against East Africa at Headingley.^[26]

References

↑ Trevor Bailey, Richie Benaud, Colin Cowdrey and Jim Laker, The Lord's Taverners Fifty Greatest, Heinemann-Quixote, 1983
↑ D.J. Rutnagur, The Barclays World of Cricket, Willow Books 1986
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 ^3.4 Peter Arnold, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Cricket, WH Smith 1985
↑ "India v Australia 1969/70". BBC. 20 February 2001. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "England tour of India 1972/73 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "India tour of West Indies 1975/76 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "New Zealand tour of India 1976/77 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "England tour of India 1976/77 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "India in Australia, 1977/78". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "Full Scorecard of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test 1976 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 24 May 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "Full Scorecard of West Indies vs India 3rd Test 1976 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ Scyld, Berry (18 March 2009). "Never a cricketer of the year". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ ^13.0 ^13.1 ^13.2 ^13.3 "Chucking is a bigger threat than bribing or betting". ESPNcricinfo. February 2002. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "4th Test: West Indies v India at Kingston, 21–25 April 1976". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2007.
↑ "Full Scorecard of Pakistan vs India 3rd ODI 1978 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 20 April 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "Bishan Bedi". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ ^17.0 ^17.1 Vasu, Anand (11 April 2002). "Bishan Bedi's deadly straight delivery". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "Chucking is a bigger threat than bribing or betting". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2007.
↑ "Murali considers legal action after Bedi jibe". ESPNcricinfo. 14 August 2007. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "Home boys, Sheikhs and chucking". ESPNcricinfo. 20 March 2004. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "'I have nothing personal against Murali' – Bedi". ESPNcricinfo. 7 June 2004. Archived from the original on 8 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "Murali threatens to sue Bedi". ESPNcricinfo. 7 June 2004. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ Swanton, Will (2 December 2007). "Bedi points finger at Harbhajan". The Age. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ "Gavaskar a 'destructive' influence – Bishan Bedi". ESPNcricinfo. 17 June 2017. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ Bal, Sambit (4 November 2003). "The malaise of bitterness". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 8 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
↑ Lynch, Steven (5 March 2013). "Seven men bowled, and Yousuf's purple patch". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 2 July 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

Sources

Robinson, R. (1979) The Wildest Tests, Cassell Australia: Stanmore. ISBN 0 7269 7375 0.

External links

Bishan Singh Bedi at ESPNcricinfo

Preceded by Sunil Gavaskar	Indian National Test Cricket Captain 1975–76 – 1978–79	Succeeded by Sunil Gavaskar
Preceded by -	Indian National Cricket Manager July 1990 – September 1991	Succeeded by Abbas Ali Baig

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[1] Trevor Bailey, Richie Benaud, Colin Cowdrey and Jim Laker, The Lord's Taverners Fifty Greatest, Heinemann-Quixote, 1983

[2] D.J. Rutnagur, The Barclays World of Cricket, Willow Books 1986

[ReferenceA-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 ^3.4 Peter Arnold, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Cricket, WH Smith 1985

[4] "India v Australia 1969/70". BBC. 20 February 2001. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[5] "England tour of India 1972/73 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[6] "India tour of West Indies 1975/76 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[7] "New Zealand tour of India 1976/77 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[8] "England tour of India 1976/77 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[9] "India in Australia, 1977/78". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[10] "Full Scorecard of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test 1976 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 24 May 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[11] "Full Scorecard of West Indies vs India 3rd Test 1976 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[12] Scyld, Berry (18 March 2009). "Never a cricketer of the year". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[content-uk.cricinfo.com-13] 13.0 ^13.1 ^13.2 ^13.3 "Chucking is a bigger threat than bribing or betting". ESPNcricinfo. February 2002. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[14] "4th Test: West Indies v India at Kingston, 21–25 April 1976". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2007.

[15] "Full Scorecard of Pakistan vs India 3rd ODI 1978 – Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 20 April 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[16] "Bishan Bedi". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[ReferenceB-17] 17.0 ^17.1 Vasu, Anand (11 April 2002). "Bishan Bedi's deadly straight delivery". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[18] "Chucking is a bigger threat than bribing or betting". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2007.

[19] "Murali considers legal action after Bedi jibe". ESPNcricinfo. 14 August 2007. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[20] "Home boys, Sheikhs and chucking". ESPNcricinfo. 20 March 2004. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[21] "'I have nothing personal against Murali' – Bedi". ESPNcricinfo. 7 June 2004. Archived from the original on 8 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[22] "Murali threatens to sue Bedi". ESPNcricinfo. 7 June 2004. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[23] Swanton, Will (2 December 2007). "Bedi points finger at Harbhajan". The Age. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[24] "Gavaskar a 'destructive' influence – Bishan Bedi". ESPNcricinfo. 17 June 2017. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[25] Bal, Sambit (4 November 2003). "The malaise of bitterness". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 8 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[26] Lynch, Steven (5 March 2013). "Seven men bowled, and Yousuf's purple patch". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 2 July 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

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+'''Bishan Singh Bedi''' ({{audio|Bishan_Singh_Bedi.ogg|pronunciation}}; born 25 September 1946) is a former Indian [[cricket]]er who was primarily a [[left-arm orthodox spin|slow left-arm orthodox]] bowler. He played [[Test cricket]] for [[Indian cricket team|India]] from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous [[Indian spin quartet]]. He played a total of 67 Tests and took 266 wickets. He also [[captain (cricket)|captained]] the national side in 22 Test matches. Bedi wore a colourful [[patka]] and has voiced outspoken and forthright views on cricketing matters. He was awarded the Padma Shri award in 1970.
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 His bowling has been described as graceful, even beautiful, and full of guile and artistry.<ref>D.J. Rutnagur, ''The Barclays World of Cricket'', Willow Books 1986</ref> He was an expert in [[Flighting (cricket)|flighting]] the ball, and was capable of making it hold it back or hurry forward and added subtle variations of spin. His action was so relaxed and coordinated that he was able to bowl all day with rhythm and control, a great asset to any captain. He had several very successful Test series:<ref name="ReferenceA">Peter Arnold, ''The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Cricket'', WH Smith 1985</ref>
-* India vs Australia 1969–70: 21 wickets at the average of 20.57<ref>{{Cite news|date=2001-02-20|title=India v Australia 1969/70|language=en-GB|work=[[BBC]]|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/in_depth/2001/india_v_australia/1163845.stm|url-status=live|access-date=2020-11-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109175526/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/in_depth/2001/india_v_australia/1163845.stm|archive-date=9 November 2020}}</ref>
+* India vs Australia 1969–70: 21 wickets at the average of 20.57<ref>{{Cite news|date=2001-02-20|title=India v Australia 1969/70|language=en-GB|publisher=[[BBC]]|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/in_depth/2001/india_v_australia/1163845.stm|url-status=live|access-date=2020-11-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109175526/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/in_depth/2001/india_v_australia/1163845.stm|archive-date=9 November 2020}}</ref>
-* India vs England 1972–73: 25 wickets at the average of 25.28<ref>{{Cite web|title=England tour of India 1972/73 - Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17240/england-tour-of-india-1972-73|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029000939/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17240/england-tour-of-india-1972-73|archive-date=29 October 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
+* India vs England 1972–73: 25 wickets at the average of 25.28<ref>{{Cite web|title=England tour of India 1972/73 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17240/england-tour-of-india-1972-73|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029000939/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17240/england-tour-of-india-1972-73|archive-date=29 October 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
-* I[[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 1975–76|ndia in the West Indies 1975–1976]] : 18 wickets at the average of 25.33<ref>{{Cite web|title=India tour of West Indies 1975/76 - Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17178/india-tour-of-west-indies-1975-76|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815105332/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17178/india-tour-of-west-indies-1975-76|archive-date=15 August 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
+* I[[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 1975–76|ndia in the West Indies 1975–1976]] : 18 wickets at the average of 25.33<ref>{{Cite web|title=India tour of West Indies 1975/76 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17178/india-tour-of-west-indies-1975-76|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815105332/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17178/india-tour-of-west-indies-1975-76|archive-date=15 August 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
-* I[[New Zealand cricket team in India in 1976–77|ndia vs New Zealand 1976–77]]: 22 wickets at the average of 13.18<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Zealand tour of India 1976/77 - Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17162/new-zealand-tour-of-india-1976-77|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411193029/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17162/new-zealand-tour-of-india-1976-77|archive-date=11 April 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
+* I[[New Zealand cricket team in India in 1976–77|ndia vs New Zealand 1976–77]]: 22 wickets at the average of 13.18<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Zealand tour of India 1976/77 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17162/new-zealand-tour-of-india-1976-77|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411193029/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17162/new-zealand-tour-of-india-1976-77|archive-date=11 April 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
-* [[English cricket team in India and Sri Lanka in 1976–77|India vs England 1976–77]]: 25 wickets at the average of 22.96<ref>{{Cite web|title=England tour of India 1976/77 - Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17160/england-tour-of-india-1976-77|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327155129/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17160/england-tour-of-india-1976-77|archive-date=27 March 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
+* [[English cricket team in India and Sri Lanka in 1976–77|India vs England 1976–77]]: 25 wickets at the average of 22.96<ref>{{Cite web|title=England tour of India 1976/77 – Cricket Scores, Match Schedules, Points, News, Results {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17160/england-tour-of-india-1976-77|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327155129/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/17160/england-tour-of-india-1976-77|archive-date=27 March 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
-* [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 1977–78|India in Australia 1977–78]]: 31 wickets at the average of 23.87<ref>{{Cite web|title=India in Australia, 1977/78|url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1977-78/IND_IN_AUS/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228224734/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1977-78/IND_IN_AUS/|archive-date=28 December 2018|access-date=2020-11-09|website=static.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
+* [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 1977–78|India in Australia 1977–78]]: 31 wickets at the average of 23.87<ref>{{Cite web|title=India in Australia, 1977/78|url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1977-78/IND_IN_AUS/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228224734/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1977-78/IND_IN_AUS/|archive-date=28 December 2018|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
-His best Test bowling was 7/98 against Australia at Calcutta in 1969–70, and his best match figures 10/194 at Perth in 1977–78, also against Australia.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> His best first class bowling was 7/5 for Delhi vs Jammu and Kashmir at New Delhi 1974–75.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> Although his batting was poor he hit a boundary off the second last ball in the [[Friends Provident Trophy|Gillette Cup]] Semi Final for [[Northamptonshire]] vs [[Hampshire]], winning the match by two wickets.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> His highest score of 50 not out, his only half century at Test level, was scored against New Zealand in Kanpur in 1976.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test 1976 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17162/scorecard/63172/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-new-zealand-tour-of-india-1976-77|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524212743/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17162/scorecard/63172/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-new-zealand-tour-of-india-1976-77|archive-date=24 May 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]|language=en}}</ref>
+His best Test bowling was 7/98 against Australia at Calcutta in 1969–70, and his best match figures 10/194 at Perth in 1977–78, also against Australia.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> His best first class bowling was 7/5 for Delhi vs Jammu and Kashmir at New Delhi 1974–75.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> Although his batting was poor he hit a boundary off the second last ball in the [[Friends Provident Trophy|Gillette Cup]] Semi Final for [[Northamptonshire]] vs [[Hampshire]], winning the match by two wickets.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> His highest score of 50 not out, his only half century at Test level, was scored against New Zealand in Kanpur in 1976.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test 1976 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17162/scorecard/63172/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-new-zealand-tour-of-india-1976-77|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524212743/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17162/scorecard/63172/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-new-zealand-tour-of-india-1976-77|archive-date=24 May 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|work=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|language=en}}</ref>
-Bedi was appointed captain of India in 1976, succeeding [[Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi]]. His first Test victory as captain was against the [[West Indian cricket team|West Indies]] at Port-of-Spain in the 3rd Test of the 1976 series in which India scored a then-record 406 in the fourth innings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of West Indies vs India 3rd Test 1976 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17178/scorecard/63161/west-indies-vs-india-3rd-test-india-tour-of-west-indies-1975-76|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921020333/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17178/scorecard/63161/west-indies-vs-india-3rd-test-india-tour-of-west-indies-1975-76|archive-date=21 September 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref> This was followed up by a 2–0 series victory over New Zealand at home. However, after successive Test series losses to England (3–1 at home), Australia (3–2 away) and Pakistan (2–0 away), he was replaced as captain by [[Sunil Gavaskar]].
+Bedi was appointed captain of India in 1976, succeeding [[Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi]]. His first Test victory as captain was against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] at Port-of-Spain in the 3rd Test of the 1976 series in which India scored a then-record 406 in the fourth innings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of West Indies vs India 3rd Test 1976 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17178/scorecard/63161/west-indies-vs-india-3rd-test-india-tour-of-west-indies-1975-76|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921020333/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17178/scorecard/63161/west-indies-vs-india-3rd-test-india-tour-of-west-indies-1975-76|archive-date=21 September 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> This was followed up by a 2–0 series victory over New Zealand at home. However, after successive Test series losses to England (3–1 at home), Australia (3–2 away) and Pakistan (2–0 away), he was replaced as captain by [[Sunil Gavaskar]].
 Bedi is second to [[Lance Gibbs]] in terms of maiden overs per test, 16.35 against 16.62. He has bowled 4.2 maiden overs per wicket as against 4.24 by Gibbs.
-In 2008, [[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack]] named Bedi as one of the five best cricketers to have not been selected as a [[Wisden Cricketer of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Scyld|first=Berry|date=2009-03-18|title=Never a cricketer of the year|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/395673.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921040926/https://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/395673.html|archive-date=21 September 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
+In 2008, [[Wisden Cricketers' Almanack]] named Bedi as one of the five best cricketers to have not been selected as a [[Wisden Cricketer of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Scyld|first=Berry|date=2009-03-18|title=Never a cricketer of the year|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/395673.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921040926/https://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/395673.html|archive-date=21 September 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
-He said that he has always washed his own clothes, calling it "the best exercise for your shoulders and fingers", when pointing out that spin bowling requires suppleness of limbs.<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com">{{Cite web|date=February 2002|title='Chucking is a bigger threat than bribing or betting'|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23061543/chucking-bigger-threat-bribing-betting|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305163310/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/225767.html|archive-date=5 March 2016|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
+He said that he has always washed his own clothes, calling it "the best exercise for your shoulders and fingers", when pointing out that spin bowling requires suppleness of limbs.<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com">{{Cite web|date=February 2002|title=Chucking is a bigger threat than bribing or betting|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23061543/chucking-bigger-threat-bribing-betting|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305163310/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/225767.html|archive-date=5 March 2016|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
 == Controversy ==
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 As captain of India, Bedi was involved in some controversies.
-Following India's record-breaking run-chase in the 3rd Test of the 1976 series against the West Indies, the West Indies opted for an aggressive four-man [[fast bowling|fast bowler]] attack for the 4th Test. Bedi objected to their tactics of bowling beamers because they couldn't get Indian batsmen out, and [[declaration and forfeiture|declared]] the Indian first innings closed early after two players were forced to [[retired hurt (cricket)|retire hurt]]. Subsequently, five players were absent hurt in the second innings of the match.<ref>{{cite web|title=4th Test: West Indies v India at Kingston, 21–25 April 1976|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1975-76/IND_IN_WI/IND_WI_T4_21-25APR1976.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107163045/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63162.html|archive-date=7 November 2012|access-date=18 March 2007|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
+Following India's record-breaking run-chase in the 3rd Test of the 1976 series against the West Indies, the West Indies opted for an aggressive four-man [[fast bowling|fast bowler]] attack for the 4th Test. Bedi objected to their tactics of bowling beamers because they couldn't get Indian batsmen out, and [[declaration and forfeiture|declared]] the Indian first innings closed early after two players were forced to [[retired hurt (cricket)|retire hurt]]. Subsequently, five players were absent hurt in the second innings of the match.<ref>{{cite web|title=4th Test: West Indies v India at Kingston, 21–25 April 1976|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1975-76/IND_IN_WI/IND_WI_T4_21-25APR1976.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107163045/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63162.html|archive-date=7 November 2012|access-date=18 March 2007|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
 In England's tour of India in 1976–77 he [[Vaseline incident|accused]] [[John Lever]] of using [[Vaseline]] to illegally polish the ball in the Third Test at Madras. Lever wore Vaseline strips on his forehead to keep the sweat out of his eyes; he was subsequently cleared of any wrongdoing.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
-In November 1978, he became the first captain to concede an international cricket match. In a [[One Day International]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] at Sahiwal, India, with 8 wickets in hand, required 23 runs from 14 balls. Bedi, however, recalled the batsmen from the crease and conceded the match in protest at the bowling of [[Sarfraz Nawaz]] who had bowled 4 [[bouncer (cricket)|bouncers]] in succession with not one being called [[wide (cricket)|wide]] by the umpires.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Pakistan vs India 3rd ODI 1978 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17117/scorecard/64167/pakistan-vs-india-3rd-odi-india-tour-of-pakistan-1978-79|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420145610/http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/64167.html|archive-date=20 April 2010|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
+In November 1978, he became the first captain to concede an international cricket match. In a [[One Day International]] against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] at Sahiwal(Pakistan), India with 8 wickets in hand, required 23 runs from 14 balls. Bedi, however, recalled the batsmen from the crease and conceded the match in protest at the bowling of [[Sarfraz Nawaz]] who had bowled 4 [[bouncer (cricket)|bouncers]] in succession with not one being called [[wide (cricket)|wide]] by the umpires.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Pakistan vs India 3rd ODI 1978 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17117/scorecard/64167/pakistan-vs-india-3rd-odi-india-tour-of-pakistan-1978-79|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420145610/http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/64167.html|archive-date=20 April 2010|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
 == Coaching ==
-In 1990, after he had managed a tour where India had played poorly, he threatened to dump the entire team in the sea on the return journey.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bishan Bedi|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/26875.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015160904/https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/26875.html|archive-date=15 October 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
+In 1990, after he had managed a tour where India had played poorly, he threatened to dump the entire team in the sea on the return journey.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bishan Bedi|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/26875.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015160904/https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/26875.html|archive-date=15 October 2020|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
 == Opinions on modern-day cricket ==
 {{see also|Throwing (cricket)}}
-Bedi has expressed strong opinions on many aspects of modern-day cricket and has been described as "being jealous of modern day great spinners".<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite web|last=Vasu|first=Anand|date=11 April 2002|title=Bishan Bedi's deadly straight delivery|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23190366/bishan-bedi-deadly-straight-delivery|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305181348/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/111053.html|archive-date=5 March 2016|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref> In particular, he was a vehement critic of the bowling action of [[Muttiah Muralitharan]] ("if Murali doesn't chuck, then show me how to bowl"<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com" />) which he bluntly referred to as cheating and likened to a javelin throw<ref>{{cite web|title='Chucking is a bigger threat than bribing or betting'|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/225767.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308192219/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/225767.html|archive-date=8 March 2016|access-date=18 March 2007|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> and shot putting, saying that Muralitharan would "complete 1000 Test wickets but they would count as mere run-outs in my eyes".<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 August 2007|title=Murali considers legal action after Bedi jibe|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22943768/murali-considers-legal-action-bedi-jibe|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101081727/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/306935.html|archive-date=1 January 2016|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He takes a very dim view of chucking, which he calls "a bigger threat than bribing and betting"<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com" /> and claimed in 2004 that many bowlers on the subcontinent chuck, calling Muralitharan a "Sri Lankan bandit closing in on a dream artist called [[Shane Warne]]".<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 March 2004|title=Home boys, Sheikhs and chucking|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23127169/home-boys-sheikhs-chucking|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307174855/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/140197.html|archive-date=7 March 2016|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He has stated, though, that he has nothing personal against Muralitharan,<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 June 2004|title='I have nothing personal against Murali' - Bedi|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23129219/i-personal-murali-bedi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108005001/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/139304.html|archive-date=8 November 2015|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref> although Muralitharan has threatened to sue him.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 June 2004|title=Murali threatens to sue Bedi|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23129479/murali-threatens-sue-bedi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118232418/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/139300.html|archive-date=18 November 2015|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He levelled the same criticisms against his countryman [[Harbhajan Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Swanton|first=Will|date=2007-12-02|title=Bedi points finger at Harbhajan|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/bedi-points-finger-at-harbhajan-20071202-ge6fo9.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201090039/http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/bedi-points-finger-at-harbhajan/2007/12/01/1196394689334.html|archive-date=1 February 2015|access-date=2020-11-09|website=[[The Age]]|language=en}}</ref> Regarding suspect actions in cricket, he said "When a bowler is chucking, he's referred to panels and the home cricket board. Why not do the same for a wide or no-ball, then?".<ref name="ReferenceB"/> He has accused one-day cricket, modern cricket bats and small grounds of causing a decline in classical spin bowling in India.<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com" />
+Bedi has expressed strong opinions on many aspects of modern-day cricket and has been described as "being jealous of modern day great spinners".<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite web|last=Vasu|first=Anand|date=11 April 2002|title=Bishan Bedi's deadly straight delivery|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23190366/bishan-bedi-deadly-straight-delivery|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305181348/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/111053.html|archive-date=5 March 2016|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> In particular, he was a vehement critic of the bowling action of [[Muttiah Muralitharan]] ("if Murali doesn't chuck, then show me how to bowl"<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com" />) which he bluntly referred to as cheating and likened to a javelin throw<ref>{{cite web|title=Chucking is a bigger threat than bribing or betting|url=http://www.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/225767.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308192219/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/225767.html|archive-date=8 March 2016|access-date=18 March 2007|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> and shot putting, saying that Muralitharan would "complete 1000 Test wickets but they would count as mere run-outs in my eyes".<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 August 2007|title=Murali considers legal action after Bedi jibe|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22943768/murali-considers-legal-action-bedi-jibe|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101081727/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/306935.html|archive-date=1 January 2016|access-date=2020-11-09|website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> He takes a very dim view of chucking, which he calls "a bigger threat than bribing and betting"<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com" /> and claimed in 2004 that many bowlers on the subcontinent chuck, calling Muralitharan a "Sri Lankan bandit closing in on a dream artist called [[Shane Warne]]".<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 March 2004|title=Home boys, Sheikhs and chucking|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23127169/home-boys-sheikhs-chucking|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307174855/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/140197.html|archive-date=7 March 2016|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He has stated, though, that he has nothing personal against Muralitharan,<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 June 2004|title='I have nothing personal against Murali' – Bedi|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23129219/i-personal-murali-bedi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108005001/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/139304.html|archive-date=8 November 2015|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> although Muralitharan has threatened to sue him.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 June 2004|title=Murali threatens to sue Bedi|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23129479/murali-threatens-sue-bedi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118232418/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/139300.html|archive-date=18 November 2015|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He levelled the same criticisms against his countryman [[Harbhajan Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Swanton|first=Will|date=2007-12-02|title=Bedi points finger at Harbhajan|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/bedi-points-finger-at-harbhajan-20071202-ge6fo9.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201090039/http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/bedi-points-finger-at-harbhajan/2007/12/01/1196394689334.html|archive-date=1 February 2015|access-date=2020-11-09|website=[[The Age]]|language=en}}</ref> Regarding suspect actions in cricket, he said "When a bowler is chucking, he's referred to panels and the home cricket board. Why not do the same for a wide or no-ball, then?".<ref name="ReferenceB"/> He has accused one-day cricket, modern cricket bats and small grounds of causing a decline in classical spin bowling in India.<ref name="content-uk.cricinfo.com" />
-He has also attacked [[Sunil Gavaskar]], calling him "a destructive influence".<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 June 2017|title=Gavaskar a 'destructive' influence - Bishan Bedi|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22949390/gavaskar-destructive-influence-bishan-bedi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109174909/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22949390/gavaskar-destructive-influence-bishan-bedi|archive-date=9 November 2020|access-date=9 November 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He said to Australian coach [[John Buchanan (Australian cricketer)|John Buchanan]] "Tell us, John, have you made this Australian team great, or have they made you?"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bal|first=Sambit|date=4 November 2003|title=The malaise of bitterness|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23148139/the-malaise-bitterness|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108051209/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/131785.html|archive-date=8 November 2015|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
-More recently, Bedi has referred to T20 cricket as both "suffocating" and "the most vulgar expression of cricket".{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}
+He has also attacked [[Sunil Gavaskar]], calling him "a destructive influence".<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 June 2017|title=Gavaskar a 'destructive' influence – Bishan Bedi|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22949390/gavaskar-destructive-influence-bishan-bedi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109174909/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22949390/gavaskar-destructive-influence-bishan-bedi|archive-date=9 November 2020|access-date=9 November 2020|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He said to Australian coach [[John Buchanan (Australian cricketer)|John Buchanan]] "Tell us, John, have you made this Australian team great, or have they made you?"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bal|first=Sambit|date=4 November 2003|title=The malaise of bitterness|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/23148139/the-malaise-bitterness|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108051209/http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/131785.html|archive-date=8 November 2015 |access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
 ==Records==
-* Bedi holds the world record for the most economical bowling figures in a 60-over ODI match amongst the bowlers who had completed their quota of overs (12 overs). In the 1975 World Cup, when the bowlers were allowed to deliver 12 overs, Bedi finished with 12-8-6-1 (overs-maidens-runs-wickets) against East Africa at Headingley.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lynch|first=Steven|date=5 March 2013|title=Seven men bowled, and Yousuf's purple patch|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22033278/seven-men-bowled-yousuf-purple-patch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702105208/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/623464.html|archive-date=2 July 2019|access-date=2020-11-09|website=www.espncricinfo.com|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
+* Bedi holds the world record for the most economical bowling figures in a 60-over ODI match amongst the bowlers who had completed their quota of overs (12 overs). In the 1975 World Cup, when the bowlers were allowed to deliver 12 overs, Bedi finished with 12-8-6-1 (overs-maidens-runs-wickets) against East Africa at Headingley.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lynch|first=Steven|date=5 March 2013|title=Seven men bowled, and Yousuf's purple patch|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22033278/seven-men-bowled-yousuf-purple-patch|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702105208/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/623464.html|archive-date=2 July 2019|access-date=2020-11-09|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref>
 ==References==
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 {{ICC Cricket Hall of Fame}}
 {{World XI Tour of Australia 1971/72}}
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