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'Tera Room Number Kya Hai...': When Javed Miandad's Verbal Swing Met Dilip Doshi's Spin Wall
Last Updated: Recalling the moment years later in an interview with fellow spinner Murali Kartik, Doshi said with fondness and clarity, "Javed had a street-fighting attitude" Among the many stories that surround former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi's career, one that has been told and retold involves Pakistan's legendary batsman Javed Miandad. The 1983 India-Pakistan Test series was intense, and it was during the Bangalore Test that Miandad, known for his on-field antics, delivered a now-famous line, 'Ae Dilip, tela loom number kya hai… Teleko wahi six maroonga. (Dilip what's your room number… I would hit you for a six there)." It was classic Miandad – sharp-tongued, dramatic, and theatrical in his on-field mind games. But facing him was not a rattled rookie – it was Dilip Doshi, the unflinching left-arm orthodox spinner, who met Miandad's antics with seasoned calm and quiet steel. The two had faced off many times before, but this exchange became part of cricketing folklore, passed down over decades with embellishments and laughter. Recalling the moment years later in an interview with fellow spinner Murali Kartik, Doshi said with fondness and clarity, 'Javed had a street-fighting attitude. He's one of the best batsmen I bowled to and a good friend off the field. But on the field, he transformed. He used to say things, not always directly to me, sometimes to the close-in fielders, to get under my skin." 'He tried everything that day," Doshi added, laughing, 'But he couldn't hit me. He struggled. Though he did make 98, it wasn't easy." The rediscovery of this exchange comes in the wake of Dilip Doshi's passing in London earlier this week due to a heart attack. He was 77. A veteran of 33 Tests and 15 One Day Internationals, Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi and son Nayan. A late entrant into international cricket, Doshi made his Test debut in 1979 at the age of 30—an age when many cricketers begin contemplating retirement. Yet, he swiftly made up for lost time. Doshi played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs for India, claiming 114 and 22 wickets respectively. On debut against Australia, he took 6 for 103, marking himself as a bowler of serious pedigree. In the same series, he delivered a match-winning 8 for 103, helping India seal an innings victory. Earlier this month, he was seen attending the BCCI Awards and the World Test Championship final at Lord's, his enduring connection with the game never in question. Before his India call-up, Doshi was already well-known on the English county circuit, having turned out for Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire. In India, he represented Saurashtra and Bengal, racking up 898 wickets in 238 first-class matches. His county success, paradoxically, delayed his India debut, with selectors often hesitant to back overseas performers for national duty. Despite this, Doshi broke through, becoming one of just a few bowlers in cricket history to take over 100 Test wickets after debuting at 30 or older, a feat that stands even more remarkable in hindsight. First Published: June 25, 2025, 18:39 IST
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Business Standard
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
How to dismiss Pujara was all we discussed in dressing room: Rohit Sharma
Back when Rohit Sharma was still climbing the ranks of junior cricket, there was one name that dominated every strategy meeting — Cheteshwar Pujara. Rohit and his Mumbai teammates would often spend hours trying to figure out just one thing: how to get Pujara out. But rarely did they succeed. Speaking at the launch of The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife, penned by Pujara's wife Puja, Rohit looked back at those early days with admiration and a touch of exasperation. Pujara's ability to bat endlessly under the sun tested the patience of even the most determined sides. That same grit would later define his Test career, where he scored over 7,000 runs across 103 matches — all built on old-fashioned resilience and unwavering focus. When One Batter Could Decide a Match Rohit smiled as he recalled how junior-level team huddles often revolved around a single topic: 'If we don't get him out, we probably lose.' Pujara, even back then, would bat for hours, unbothered by the heat or the pressure. Rohit remembered returning home after fielding for two or three days straight and hearing his mother worry about the drastic change in his skin tone. 'What can I say, Mum?' he'd tell her. 'There's this boy named Pujara — and he's still batting.' Playing Through Pain, With Purpose Pujara's journey wasn't just about runs; it was about resilience. Rohit shared how Pujara had suffered injuries that could've ended most careers — both his ACLs were damaged early on. Yet he returned, pushed on, and played over 100 Tests. Rohit admitted they'd often joke about his running between the wickets, but deep down, everyone admired the sheer commitment and love Pujara had for the game. Lessons from the Toughest Days For Pujara, one of the most testing chapters came during the 2017 Bangalore Test against Australia. After India stumbled in the first innings, he had a chat with Anil Kumble about facing Nathan Lyon. Kumble, in his usual methodical style, tried reading the off-spinner's mind. That exchange, Pujara said, helped him find a way through — and India turned the match around from there. Roots and Reminders of Home Both cricketers took a moment to talk about their families. Rohit spoke about the quiet sacrifices his parents made — the long journeys they took with little means, just so their sons could chase their dreams. He said it's only now, years later, that he truly understands what they went through. Pujara, meanwhile, remembered his late mother, who passed away when he was just 17. Her words still guide him: Be a good person first; everything else will follow.
