Dilip Doshi, born on December 22, 1947, in Rajkot of Gujarat, was a highly valuable persona for Indian cricket. This left-hand batsman`s specialty was his awesome slow left-arm spin. His delivery of flight and spin-turn was indeed impeccable.

Dilip Doshi, in the initial stages of his career was a popular name in English county cricket. Indian cricket has got his presence in 28 Tests only, but an enormous treasure of 100 wickets, could be attributed to his credit.

He reflects stamina, vigour and quality in his stunning performance, in spite of his late start in Indian team. Dilip Doshi made his debut, when he was more than 30. In this respect he was at par with the renowned Australian leg spinner, Clarrie Grimmett, who also begun, post 30. Doshi could be a prolific wicket-taker, even on the batting-friendly pitches. Doshi first appeared for Team India, when he was, 32, in the Test of 1979-80.

At times, when a bowling foundation, like Kapil Dev could not make for potent bowling, Doshi with his effective bowling could compensate for those accidental deficits. Unfortunately, this superb player was relegated to the background with the rise of the brilliant Bishang Singh Bedi. His flashing career was comparable with that of Rajinder Goel and Padmakar Shivalkar , for his promising attributes was nipped in the bud. However, within a short span, he has proved before the world his caliber.

At present, the prestigious status, of this intelligent and entrepreneuring man, is that of the Managing Director of Entrack India, a firm that markets the branded Montblanc pens in India .

Dilip Doshi, exhibited India, a dazzling career of feats, while he represented the nation in 33 Tests and 15 One-Day Internationals.