Why he was one of the Great Indian Cricketers...
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Father of Left-Arm-Spin bowling..
Before cricket, Bishan singh bedi was one of the most humorous person since long ago. Bedi was known for his sharp wit and his ability to see the funny side of the things, even in the midst of a tense cricket match we were about to lose. He brought it back to winning side...
Bedi's humorous example came up during a Test match against England in 1973. Bedi was bowling to Geoffrey Boycott, who was known for his slow and defensive batting style. Boycott had been blocking everything Bedi threw at him, and the crowd was starting to get restless meanwhile.
All of a sudden, Bedi bowled a short ball that bounced up and hit Boycott in the chest. Boycott was clearly in pain, and he had to take a few minutes to recover. When he finally resumed his batting, Bedi walked up to him and jokingly said, "How does it feel to be hit by a proper fast bowler?"
Boycott, who was a very serious cricketer, was not amused. He glared at Bedi and said in a childish style, "I'm not going to talk to you."
Bedi just smiled and said, "That's a very wise decision bro..."
Another example of Bedi's humor in Test match against Australia in 1977. Bedi was bowling to Greg Chappell, who was one of the best batsmen in the world at the time. Chappell was playing well, and he was starting to score some quick runs.
Bedi decided to try a new tactic. He bowled a very slow ball that just rolled along the ground. Chappell was surprised by the slowness of the ball, and he didn't have time to get into position to hit it. The ball rolled past his bat and into his stumps.
Chappell was stunned. He couldn't believe that he had been dismissed by such a slow ball. He looked at Bedi and said, "What was that?"
Bedi just smiled and said, "That's what we call a Bedi's rolling special."
Bedi's humor was not only enjoyed by his teammates, but it was also enjoyed by the fans and the media. He was up for a joke anytime & he was never afraid to laugh at himself too. Bedi's humor helped to make cricket a more enjoyable game for everyone.
Additionally, Bedi was also a great cricketer. He was one of the best bowlers in the world, and he helped India to win many Test matches. He was also a very good fielder, and he was known for his long and accurate throws.
