Syed Abid Ali, the former Indian all-rounder and one of the finest fielders of his time, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83.
Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to his former team-mate Syed Abid Ali, who passed away on Wednesday.
BCCI mourns Syed Abid Ali's passing
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'I could not believe that such a great player could be so friendly. He was like a father figure to all of us.'
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'If fame, money and comfort are the only factors that drive us, then we are playing cricket for entirely the wrong reasons.'
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