US ambassador Eric Garcetti meets ‘OGs of cricket, ’83 legends,’ roots for India’s World Cup 2023 victory
1 year, 1 month ago

US ambassador Eric Garcetti meets ‘OGs of cricket, ’83 legends,’ roots for India’s World Cup 2023 victory

Hindustan Times  

India will lock horns against Australia in a thrilling World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19. Ahead of the much-awaited match, US ambassador Eric Garcetti met a few team members who lifted the World Cup in 1983 for the first time. US ambassador Eric Garcetti presented a signed cricket bat to legendary cricketers who were a part of the team that lifted the trophy for the first time. The video opens to show Garcetti signing a cricket bat and presenting it to legendary cricketers Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Roger Binny, Jimmy Amarnath, Kirti Azad and Ravi Shastri. Towards the end of the video, they cut a cake together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of India’s first-ever World Cup win.

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Bollywood debut? US Ambassador meets SRK, reveals what they discussed

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1983 World Cup win powered our collective self-esteem: Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson, The Hindu Group
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The Hindu  

Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson of The Hindu Group, stated that India’s famous triumph in the 1983 Cricket World Cup powered the collective self-esteem of the nation. India captain Kapil Dev lifts the trophy on the balcony of the pavilion as Sunil Gavaskar looks on after the 1983 World Cup Final victory against West Indies. | Photo Credit: Getty Images “India won …

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India Today  

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