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After winning the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team is in deep sorrow, former cricketer passes away
The Indian team is currently celebrating the victory of the Champions Trophy 2025. However, meanwhile, a mountain of sorrow has broken on Team India. Bad news has come out for the team. Former Indian cricketer Syed Abid Ali has passed away today, Wednesday, at the age of 83. He played 29 Tests and 5 ODIs in his career. During this, the right-arm fast bowler took 54 wickets.
Ali was an excellent fielder
Syed Abid Ali was known not only for his fast running between the wickets, but also as one of the best fielders in Indian cricket. He used to practice catching for hours on the field. Syed Abid Ali made his ODI debut against England on 13 July 1974. He took 7 wickets in 5 innings of 5 ODIs played in his career. During this, his average was 26.71 and economy was 3.33.
ODI debut against Australia
Syed Abid Ali made his Test debut against Australia in December 1967. He took 47 wickets in 49 innings of 29 Tests played in his career. He took a 5-wicket haul once in Tests. 7/116 was his best performance in a Test. His average in Tests was 42.12 and economy was 2.85.
Excellent performance in domestic cricket
Syed Abid Ali had an excellent performance in domestic cricket.
He played 212 first class matches in his career and took 397 wickets.
During this, the former Indian bowler also achieved the feat of taking 5 wicket hauls 14 times.
Abid also played 12 List A matches in his career and achieved 19 successes.
In this format, his average was 19.31 and economy was 2.81.
