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RIP Bishan Singh Bedi: 10 memorable quotes by legendary Indian spinner

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Bishan Singh Bedi passes away at 77

Regarded as one of the greatest left-arm spinners in the world, former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday at the age of 77. Here's 10 of his iconic quotes:

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1. On the game of cricket

"Cricket is a capricious game, but those who love it always seem to have room in their hearts for it."

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2. On spin bowling

"Spin bowling is a challenging art and it's a slow death for the batsmen. Spin bowling is all about variation and deception."

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3. On Test cricket

"I am of the view that Test cricket is the real cricket. If you don't have five days to commit to a match, don't play it."

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4. On captaincy

"Cricket is a team game, but a captain plays a pivotal role. He's the one who takes the team forward."

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5. On trying to be a gentleman

"My father said, 'Cricket is for gents, not for shanties.' I've always tried to be a gentleman."

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6. Life lesson from Bedi

"I always say, no matter what you do in life, remember one thing - it's a poor mind that cannot think twice."

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7. On value of the jersey

"For any sportsperson, their jersey number is an integral part of their identity. It represents who they are and the legacy they carry."

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8. On leadership

"When it comes to leadership, you need to command respect from your teammates."

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9. On future of Test cricket

"I can only hope that people of today's generation appreciate the purity and the craft of Test cricket."

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10. On making moments in life

"Life's not about how many breaths you take; it's about how many moments take your breath away."

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