Syed Abid Ali who played 29 Test matches for India between 1967 and 1974 died at 83 years old in California. The medium-pace bowler was recognized for his outstanding fielding skills and fast running between wickets. In 1971 he scored the decisive runs at The Oval to achieve India's inaugural Test series win in England. The winning square cut shot by Syed Abid Ali did not cross the boundary line while ecstatic fans invaded the field to celebrate the victory. Syed Abid Ali