BCCI mourns Syed Abid Ali's death

BCCI mourns the loss of former all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, a true cricketing spirit and contributor to Indian cricket.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Thursday (March 13, 2025) condoled the death of former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, saying he "embodied the spirit of the game" and his contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered.

Ali, who was known for his versatility and sharp fielding skills, died on Wednesday (March 12, 2024) after a prolonged illness. He was 83.

He was part of a golden generation of Hyderabad cricketers that included MAK Pataudi, ML Jaisimha, and Abbas Ali Baig.

Abid Ali moved to the United States after he retired, where he breathed his last

He was a member of the Indian team led by Ajit Wadekar that won the historic Test match at The Oval in 1971, after bowling out England for only 101 in the second innings. The four-wicket win, coupled with the other two Tests (Lord’s and Old Trafford) ending in a draw, saw India register its first-ever series win in England.

"Shri Syed Abid Ali was a true all-rounder, a cricketer who embodied the spirit of the game. His contributions to India’s historic victories in the 1970s will always be remembered," said BCCI president Roger Binny in a statement.