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S Santhanam, former sports writer at The Indian Express, dies at 78 | Sports News

S Santhanam, former sports writer at The Indian Express, dies at 78 | Sports News

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2 min readMay 14, 2026 09:30 PM IST Santhanam Sundaram, The Indian Express’ long-time sports writer, passed away in Kochi on Thursday following an illness. He was 78 and is survived by his wife, Hamsa Santhanam, and daughters Subhashree and Sujatha. Santhanam, or Santy Sir as he was popularly called by juniors who looked up to him for guidance, worked at The Indian Express from 1979 to 2006. The last rites will be performed at Ravipuram Crematorium in Ernakulam at 10:30 am on Friday, his family informed. He extensively covered cricket and table tennis for the newspaper. He was also a qualified cricket umpire. While his write-ups from India’s Test tour of England and the ODI tournaments during the 1990s were much appreciated for their unique perspective, he never lost touch with grassroots cricket in the capital. Within days of returning from international assignments, he would be spotted at some local ground covering school or league cricket. He played a key role in spotting several talented youngsters who went on to make a name for …

Bishan Singh Bedi didn’t talk to son Angad Bedi for 12 years after he cut his hair: ‘Sikhs were disrespected on film sets’ | Bollywood News

Bishan Singh Bedi didn’t talk to son Angad Bedi for 12 years after he cut his hair: ‘Sikhs were disrespected on film sets’ | Bollywood News

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Actor Angad Bedi recently talked about his relationship with his father, cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi and how he feels that bond evolved as he grew older and more autonomous. The Pink actor appeared on Maniesh Paul’s podcast, where the two talked about Angad’s career, personal life and everything in between. When talking about his father, Angad admitted that he was rather annoying as a child and hurt his father in the process. He pointed out that his parents belonged to a different generation, who were raised with different values. ALSO READ: Shatrughan Sinha takes a shot at Kangana Ranaut, says actors are ‘used’ by political parties: ‘Tell them India didn’t get independence in 2014’ Angad Bedi said, “Our parents and that generation were different, and we are different kinds of parents. There are two kinds of sentiments, anger and hurt. When a person is angry, they’ll curse and shout, and then the sentiment is gone. But when a person feels hurt, he goes quiet. I have annoyed my father a lot. Leaving cricket was just …

Mathew Hayden recalls conversations with R Ashwin: ‘Transference of information, much like what I had with Bishan Bedi years ago’ | Cricket News

Mathew Hayden recalls conversations with R Ashwin: ‘Transference of information, much like what I had with Bishan Bedi years ago’ | Cricket News

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R Ashwin called it a day on his international career on Wednesday. The off-spinner has scalped 537 Test wickets and is regarded as one the best among his generation. Recalling conversations with him in Ashwin’s early days at Chennai Super Kings former Australian cricketer Mathew Hayden said the “transference of information” was similar to the one he had with the late Bishan Singh Bedi. “I’ve been very privileged to share many a bus-side seat on the way to the ground in Tamil Nadu, at the beautiful Chepauk Stadium, and with the Chennai Super Kings. As a young kid, as I was coming to the end of my career, he’d cuddle up, and we’d talk about the game—how he could counteract the sweeper and why I swept. So, in many ways, it was a transference of information, much like what I had with Bishan Bedi years ago. He’s a lovely human being and a very enjoyable character to play with as well,” Hayden said speaking on Star Sports. In addition to the impeccable craft of bowling …

How a father and son shaped the Gabbatoir | Cricket News

How a father and son shaped the Gabbatoir | Cricket News

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“Huh dad, that looks bad,” Kevin Mitchell Jr would tell his father, who was the chief curator of the Gabba in Brisbane. It was the late 80’s, and Kevin, in his early 20s, had just joined his father after working in mines for a while. His father would have one look into the horizon behind him, nod, go over to the stands where Kevin’s grandmother sat. She was told to get to a safe place as a fierce storm was about to blow over. The other side of the ground it was still quite sunny. Senior Kevin came over, told his groundstaff ‘right then, let’s run’ and they all charged across. Puzzled, the umpires would try waving them off, and Kevin Jr remembers David Boon at short-leg bewildered: ‘What are you guys doing here?’ The stumps were pulled out without the umpire’s permission and by the time, the cloud had burst and the stadium was absolutely drenched. “Courtesy my dad’s intervention, that game was saved, and we could resume later.” Not long after, Kevin Sr. …

Tiger Pataudi And Bishan Singh Bedi In A Throwback Shared By Soha Ali Khan

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Soha Ali Khan posted this throwback. (courtesy: sakpataudi) New Delhi: Remembering Bishan Singh Bedi, actor Soha Ali Khan dug out an old picture featuring her late father and former India Captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi with the legendary spinner. In the vintage photograph, the legendary duo can be seen in action playing for the country. “RIP Bishan uncle. Somewhere over the rainbow,” Soha captioned the post. Bishan Singh Bedi died on Monday in Delhi. He was 77. Saba Ali Khan also dropped a vintage photograph featuring Mansoor Pataudi and Bishan Singh Bedi. “Can’t believe you’ve left us. May your soul rest in peace,” Saba wrote. The legendary spinner represented India in 67 Tests and 10 ODIs, taking a combined of 273 wickets. Renowned for his profound understanding of the game, Bishan Singh Bedi’s elegant and rhythmic bowling action, coupled with his ability to generate prodigious spin, and his discipline with the ball earned him tremendous success. With an astounding 1560 first-class wickets to his credit, Mr Bedi also led India in 22 Tests, with three …

“Keep Guiding Us From The Great Beyond”

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A throwback photo of Angad Bedi with dad Bishan Singh Bedi New Delhi: Cricketing legend Bishan Singh Bedi died on Monday at the age of 77. His family shared a statement this morning. On Tuesday, his son and actor Angad Bedi posted a tribute on social media. “Isn’t it completely in dad’s character to bowl us over with the ultimate spin ball, one that even we never saw coming,” wrote Angad Bedi. He added in his emotional post, “While we are in shock and overcome with grief, we find solace in knowing that he lived a rich, fearless and full life that inspired many. We are moved by each and every message of love we have received publicly and personally.” Angad Bedi, remembering his late father, added in his note, “Thank you to everyone for celebrating his grit, humour and giant heart. It is heartwarming to see how many generations Dad inspired throughout his life. Every day of life was spent in devotion to his family and faith, and in service to his Waheguru. He …

“Thank You Sir For Teaching Us So Much About Sports And Life”

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Bishan Singh Bedi died at the age of 77. (courtesy: BCCI Mumbai: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Monday mourned the death of legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi.”Growing up our lives are moulded by the spirit, the gusto and sheer grace of people who we see and experience around us. Mr Bishan Singh Bedi was one of them. May God bless his soul and thank you Sir for teaching us so much about sports and life. You will be missed immensely. RIP,” SRK wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). Regarded as one of the greatest left-arm spinners in world cricket, Bishan Singh Bedi died on Monday at the age of 77 years old, leaving a great legacy behind. The Amritsar-born spinner, who played domestically for Delhi, finished his career with 1,560 wickets in first-class cricket -more than any other Indian. Growing up our lives are moulded by the spirit, the gusto and sheer grace of people who we see and experience around us. Mr. #BishanSinghBedi was one of them. May God bless his soul …