We never thought of winning 1983 World Cup when we left India: Srikkanth
5 years, 7 months ago

We never thought of winning 1983 World Cup when we left India: Srikkanth

India TV News  

Former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth says India never thought of winning the 1983 World Cup and that's why his flight was booked from Bombay to New York with just a stopover in London. Srikkanth, who was an integral part of the 1983 World Cup winning team, said captain Kapil Dev's self-belief also rubbed on other players and that was one of the reasons for the historic triumph. In fact, my flight was from Bombay to New York with just a stopover in London for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup," Srikkanth was quoted as saying by the ICC media. The next over I slashed one for four and in the end I got 38, which turned out to be the highest score of the World Cup final," Srikkanth said.

India West Indies World Cup Indian Kapil Kapil Dev 1983 1983 World Cup World Cup Srikkanth Cup Srikkanth  1983  final  west  winning  kapil  beat  left  indies  india  world  cup  srikkanth  thought

History of this topic

‘Succession policy must be clear’: 1983 World Cup winner on Virat Kohli’s retirement question
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Succession policy must be clear’: 1983 World Cup winner on Virat Kohli’s retirement question

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli is once again in the news due to a lack of runs and his familiar troubles with deliveries outside the off stump. The experienced batter's recent performance have led to rising clamour among the cricketing circles over if he should announce his retirement from Test cricket and let a younger player take over. Former India …

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy compared to Kapil Dev’s 1983 heroics by Srikkanth ahead of T20 World Cup final: ‘Best part is…’
6 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy compared to Kapil Dev’s 1983 heroics by Srikkanth ahead of T20 World Cup final: ‘Best part is…’

Hindustan Times  

India demolished England in their T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final clash, getting revenge for their defeat in the previous edition in the same round. The result also saw Rohit Sharma captain India to a third successive ICC trophy final. Kris Srikkanth compared Rohit Sharma to Kapil Dev. Speaking on Star Sports ahead of the T20 World Cup final against South …

On This Day: Dreams of more than a billion became reality as India lifted the World Cup 13 years ago
9 months, 1 week ago

On This Day: Dreams of more than a billion became reality as India lifted the World Cup 13 years ago

India TV News  

Dhoni finishes off in style. A young Tendulkar had seen India winning the 1983 World Cup and he called that it the "turning point of my life". The two struck centuries as the Men in Blue piled up a huge 370/4 against the team that was key in India's early exit from the 2007 global showpiece. Then stood two left-handers …

Winning 1983 WC, calling 2011 final Dhoni six or Gabba triumph? Shastri picks glittering moment of his career
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Winning 1983 WC, calling 2011 final Dhoni six or Gabba triumph? Shastri picks glittering moment of his career

India TV News  

It was a memorable night for former India cricketer, a World Cup winner, one of the best commentators in the world and ex-head coach of the national men's team, Ravi Shastri, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Awards in Hyderabad on Tuesday, January 23. Shastri, who has been involved with cricket for more than 40 years now, …

Virat Kohli can break many more records of Sachin Tendulkar and has time on his hands: Clive Lloyd
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli can break many more records of Sachin Tendulkar and has time on his hands: Clive Lloyd

India Today  

Kolkata: Who is the best batter of all time? He was the match referee when the gallery at the Eden Gardens caught fire during the India-Sri Lanka match in the 1996 World Cup semi-final. Similarly, in 2016, Lloyd came to Kolkata as the team manager of West Indies in the T20 World Cup on Indian soil. On the comparisons between …

Daily Quiz | On the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Daily Quiz | On the Cricket World Cup

The Hindu  

Daily Quiz | On the Cricket World Cup Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /7 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 7 | When India won the title for the first time in 1983, which team became the runners-up of the tournament? YES NO Answer : West Indies, 43 SHOW ANSWER 2 / 7 | …

ODI Cricket World Cup 2023: The very best of HT's coverage
1 year, 1 month ago

ODI Cricket World Cup 2023: The very best of HT's coverage

Hindustan Times  

Note: This article was originally published as a newsletter. Relive the best of the 2023 World Cup with Hindustan Times’ top-drawer coverage, including scribblings from some of the best cricket writers around. These were surfaces not meant to assist India’s pacers, but Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj enthralled with their sublime blend of swing, seam, and slower deliveries.” …

‘Did not call me’: Kapil Dev on why he was not present for India vs Australia World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Did not call me’: Kapil Dev on why he was not present for India vs Australia World Cup final

Firstpost  

Kapil Dev, the captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, said that he had not received an invitation for the India vs Australia final. With many celebrities in attendance, including 2011 World Cup winner Sachin Tendulkar, there was the absence of Kapil Dev, captain of the iconic 1983 World Cup-winning team, that stood out. Kapil Dev, who led India to …

Rohit Sharma and Co. eye 1983 repeat after Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood leave India in tatters in World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

Rohit Sharma and Co. eye 1983 repeat after Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood leave India in tatters in World Cup final

Hindustan Times  

India put in a rather quiet batting show in the first innings of their ongoing 2023 World Cup final vs Australia, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India will be looking to repeat their 1983 heroics in the World Cup final. This is the fourth time a team has scored less than 200, batting first, in the World Cup …

1983 To 2023: 40 Years Of Indian Cricket — One Big Victory To A Lasting Legacy
1 year, 1 month ago

1983 To 2023: 40 Years Of Indian Cricket — One Big Victory To A Lasting Legacy

ABP News  

The day of June 25, 1983, is written in golden letters in the history of Indian cricket. During the four decades of winning the World Cup, the Indian cricket team has etched its name on many international trophies. Bird's eye view of the climax to the 1983 World Cup, as fans invade the pitch after Michael Holding's wicket fell, giving …

India look to cap dream run with World Cup glory today
1 year, 1 month ago

India look to cap dream run with World Cup glory today

Hindustan Times  

For Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, India’s 1983 World Cup victory acted as the catalyst that sparked a cricketing dream. India’s appearance in the 2003 World Cup final may have buoyed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, KL Rahul and other seniors in the current team. According to Pat Cummins, who posed with the trophy alongside the rival …

India vs Australia in the World Cup: How the rivalry has panned out over the decades
1 year, 1 month ago

India vs Australia in the World Cup: How the rivalry has panned out over the decades

Hindustan Times  

It is Australia and India who meet in the final of the 2023 World Cup. June 13, 1983 - Australia win by 162 runs in Nottingham The first time ever that India and Australia faced each other in a World Cup game was in 1983. February 15, 2003 - Australia win by nine wickets in Centurion The first of just …

IND vs NZ, World Cup 2023 semi-final: How have India performed in knockouts
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs NZ, World Cup 2023 semi-final: How have India performed in knockouts

India Today  

India are the only unbeaten team in World Cup 2023, having won nine out of nine group-stage matches to emerge as the table-toppers and secure the semi-final spot in the ongoing ICC tournament. If we take a look at India's performances in the ICC World Cup knockout stages since 1983, the Men In Blue have been able to win only …

‘India will win the World Cup’: Former cricketer Syed Kirmani
1 year, 1 month ago

‘India will win the World Cup’: Former cricketer Syed Kirmani

The Hindu  

Syed Kirmani who was one of the crucial figures in India’s 1983 World Cup has backed India to win the World Cup on the back of their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Kirmani along with South Africa’s iconic cricketer Jonty Rhodes travelled in the Vande Bharat Express from Bhopal to Delhi on Thursday. After arriving in Delhi, Kirmani was quizzed …

India thrash Sri Lanka to book Cricket World Cup semifinal spot
1 year, 2 months ago

India thrash Sri Lanka to book Cricket World Cup semifinal spot

Al Jazeera  

India romp to 302 run victory in Mumbai as the World Cup hosts maintain their perfect record with a seventh win. Some fiery fast bowling from India’s Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj lit up their Cricket World Cup encounter with Sri Lanka and helped the unbeaten hosts secure a thumping 302-run victory, becoming the first side to book a semifinal …

The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function
1 year, 2 months ago

The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function

The Hindu  

India’s triumph at the 1983 World Cup after beating the mighty West Indies marked an epochal shift in the country’s cricketing landscape. Raman and senior journalist R. Kaushik have set about exploring the evolution of Indian cricket in these 28 years in the book The Lords of Wankhede, which was unveiled at a star-studded function, graced by the likes of …

Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs AFG | The tournament, despite its ‘early days’ caveat, has finally come alive!
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs AFG | The tournament, despite its ‘early days’ caveat, has finally come alive!

The Hindu  

World Cups are not entirely about who triumphs in the end. India’s rousing 1983 World Cup win is all the more sweeter because it came at the expense of the then reigning champion — the West Indies. More than 10 days since the first ball was bowled in the latest ICC World Cup, it is now Afghanistan’s turn to stun …

IND vs AUS: India repeat humiliating World Cup feat after 40 years, suffer shocking collapse in Chennai
1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs AUS: India repeat humiliating World Cup feat after 40 years, suffer shocking collapse in Chennai

India TV News  

India suffered a shocking collapse when they started chasing a 200-run target against Australia in their opening ICC World Cup 2023 match in Chennai on Sunday, October 8. India lost their first three wickets with just two runs on the scorecard and none scored a run to concede an embarrassing record in the World Cup history. This was India's lowest …

World Cup nostalgia: Kapil Dev, 1983, Lord's and India's greatest win of all time
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup nostalgia: Kapil Dev, 1983, Lord's and India's greatest win of all time

Hindustan Times  

Despite having won two of their four previous games against the world champions, India hardly attracted favouritism going into the final of the 1983 edition. India had blown hot and cold, losing to Australia and then to the Caribbeans in the league stage, needing a near-miraculous unbeaten 175 from Kapil Dev to beat back Zimbabwe’s spirited challenge and then defeating …

India vs Australia | An engrossing rivalry that always charms Chepauk
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Australia | An engrossing rivalry that always charms Chepauk

The Hindu  

The coming Sunday when Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins stride out for the toss ahead of the World Cup encounter at Chennai’s M.A. Kolkata’s Eden Gardens in 2001 may remain the eternal peak, but there is no mistaking the charms of Chepauk as many Chennai fans would always vouch for. Dhoni’s men won in 1983 and 2011, it would be …

World Cup nostalgia: The other India vs West Indies 1983 banger starring Yashpal Sharma, Roger Binny
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup nostalgia: The other India vs West Indies 1983 banger starring Yashpal Sharma, Roger Binny

Hindustan Times  

It was classic David vs Goliath. India had won just one of six World Cup encounters, going winless in the previous edition when they were beaten even by Sri Lanka, still to attain Test status at the time. Except that… Roger Binny dismissed three West Indies batters including Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd. Yashpal Sharma alone of the specialist batters …

ICC World Cup Factbox: How India have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC World Cup Factbox: How India have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years

Firstpost  

Having not won the World Cup since 2011 and an ICC title since 2013, the Indian cricket team will look to end the drought this time around as the World Cup takes place at home. Titles: 2 World Cup recap: India’s financial might in world cricket hasn’t really translated into World Cup titles but they are still the joint-second most …

Team India criss-cross the country in pursuit of elusive ICC title
1 year, 5 months ago

Team India criss-cross the country in pursuit of elusive ICC title

The Hindu  

In the pursuit of an ICC trophy — its last global success came at the 2013 Champions Trophy — India sets forth on an arduous pilgrimage where it will crisscross the country during the ICC men’s 50-over World Cup in October-November. READ |ODI World Cup 2023 schedule Unlike their nine counterparts, who play at least two games in the same …

'India were lucky to win World Cup. None of their players impressed...': West Indies legend Andy Roberts on 1983 final
1 year, 6 months ago

'India were lucky to win World Cup. None of their players impressed...': West Indies legend Andy Roberts on 1983 final

Hindustan Times  

Legendary West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts feels India were "lucky" to win the 1983 World Cup. World Cup Final 1983 Kapil Dev Mohinder Amarnath with the World Cup India were clubbed with two-time world champions West Indies and Australia in the same group that also featured Zimbabwe. India's record in the previous two editions of the World Cup did …

India’s 1983 World Cup win ushered in a new era
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s 1983 World Cup win ushered in a new era

The Hindu  

In the English summer of 1983, an extraordinary event took place that would be forever etched as cricket’s greatest underdog story. Kapil Dev, the enigmatic leader of the Indian cricket team, emerged as the epicentre of this extraordinary narrative as he led his ‘Devils’ into battle, defying the odds and daring to dream. “A wave of euphoria swept Lord’s as …

Andy Roberts on 1983 World Cup final: Wasn’t particularly impressed with Indian batters and bowlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Andy Roberts on 1983 World Cup final: Wasn’t particularly impressed with Indian batters and bowlers

The Hindu  

On June 25, 1983, at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, Indian cricket turned a new leaf, changing the game’s image forever. Sportstar had an exclusive chat with Sir Andy Roberts, who was part of the West Indies squad that lost to India in the 1983 World Cup final. READ |India’s 1983 World Cup triumph: Where were you when Kapil’s Devils made …

An ODI World Cup without West Indies provides a grim pointer to sport’s ruthless jabs at destiny
1 year, 6 months ago

An ODI World Cup without West Indies provides a grim pointer to sport’s ruthless jabs at destiny

The Hindu  

Sports fandom at the highest level is often love soaring at extreme levels. And from Saturday night, it was time to nurse a bleeding heart as the West Indies failed to qualify for the ICC World Cup scheduled to be held later this year in India. First time And 40 years later, the West Indies, twice champion in the World …

Daily Quiz | On 1983 World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Daily Quiz | On 1983 World Cup

The Hindu  

Daily Quiz | On 1983 World Cup Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /7 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 7 | June 25 was already part of Indian cricket folklore much before Kapil Dev lifted the Prudential Cup at Lord’s in 1983. YES NO Answer : India made its Test debut against England on …

Realised importance of teamwork: Kirti Azad on biggest learnings from 1983 ODI World Cup win
1 year, 6 months ago

Realised importance of teamwork: Kirti Azad on biggest learnings from 1983 ODI World Cup win

India Today  

India celebrated 40 years of their maiden ODI World Cup win on Sunday, 25 June. Azad said that they realised that only teamwork could help achieve miracles and the one that they pulled off at Lord's was really special. According to Azad the biggest achievement was that the world came to accept that India could play serious cricket. The world …

Kapil Dev and Co. ring in 40th anniversary of 1983 World Cup triumph with private get-together in Mumbai
1 year, 6 months ago

Kapil Dev and Co. ring in 40th anniversary of 1983 World Cup triumph with private get-together in Mumbai

The Hindu  

Members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team came together in a private get-together in Mumbai to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their historic victory on Sunday. The 1983 team also invited Chandu Borde and Bishan Singh Bedi, the two surviving selectors from that period. A throwback to when the 1983 World Cup-winning team was felicitated at the Sportstar Aces Awards …

India’s 1983 World Cup triumph: Where were you when Kapil’s Devils made history? Fans share memories
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s 1983 World Cup triumph: Where were you when Kapil’s Devils made history? Fans share memories

The Hindu  

India’s 1983 World Cup win was a historic moment in the game’s tradition. Listen to the full chat with G Viswanath for more anecdotes and memories from 1983 All Indian journalists believed that Clive Lloyd’s West Indies will win the World Cup. --xx-- WATCH: We catch up with journalists at The Hindu to find out their memories of the 1983 …

40 years of 1983 World Cup win: Dilip Vengsarkar recalls injury by Malcolm Marshall bouncer
1 year, 6 months ago

40 years of 1983 World Cup win: Dilip Vengsarkar recalls injury by Malcolm Marshall bouncer

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. Dilip Vengsarkar, member of the 1983 World Cup squad, recalls the memorable campaign. Can you tell us the most unforgettable memory from the 1983 World Cup? Since the World Cup will be played in …

40 years of 1983 World Cup win: Kirti Azad says Ian Botham’s dismissal in semifinal was planned
1 year, 6 months ago

40 years of 1983 World Cup win: Kirti Azad says Ian Botham’s dismissal in semifinal was planned

The Hindu  

Kirti Azad played an important role in the 1983 World Cup when he produced a magical spell of 12-1-28-1 in the semifinal against England. What was the impact of the 1983 World Cup win? READ | 1983 Cricket World Cup Special, Prudential World Cup What were the strong points of the win? Our 1983 win laid the foundation for successes …

Ravi Shastri on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: If younger generation is prospering the way it is today, it must thank ‘83
1 year, 6 months ago

Ravi Shastri on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: If younger generation is prospering the way it is today, it must thank ‘83

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. Ravi Shastri, a member of the 1983 World Cup squad, looks back at the memorable campaign. And it was the first time a team other than the West Indies had won a World Cup, …

Sandeep Patil on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: It was the start of a new era
1 year, 6 months ago

Sandeep Patil on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: It was the start of a new era

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. It’s really surprising that 40 years down the line, we still keep meeting and enjoying every time we meet. READ | 1983 Cricket World Cup Special, Prudential World Cup 40 years down the line, …

Sunil Valson on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Was an incredible boost to our sporting dreams
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Valson on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Was an incredible boost to our sporting dreams

The Hindu  

Sunil Valson was a much-loved member of the team. How big was the 1983 World Cup win for the nation? I loved the 1975 World Cup hockey win through radio commentary. READ | 1983 Cricket World Cup Special, Prudential World Cup What are your memories of Kapil Dev’s 175 not out? There were many unforgettable moments during the World Cup, …

Yashpal Sharma on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: The final will be remembered for Kapil Dev’s catch of Viv Richards
1 year, 6 months ago

Yashpal Sharma on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: The final will be remembered for Kapil Dev’s catch of Viv Richards

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. This conversation is from the Opus India book where the late Yashpal Sharma, member of the 1983 World Cup squad, spoke to Vijay Lokapally in what was to be his final interview. I was …

‘83 director Kabir Khan on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: It was my ode to what I saw around me as a child
1 year, 6 months ago

‘83 director Kabir Khan on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: It was my ode to what I saw around me as a child

The Hindu  

Kabir Khan was just in his teens when India scripted history by clinching the World Cup in 1983. On the 40th anniversary of the 1983 title win, Khan talks to Sportstar about the real-to-reel journey… What’s the first memory that comes to your mind when we talk about the 1983 World Cup? Years later, what prompted you to choose India’s …

1983 World Cup: Five lesser-known facts about Kapil Dev-led India's iconic triumph
1 year, 6 months ago

1983 World Cup: Five lesser-known facts about Kapil Dev-led India's iconic triumph

Hindustan Times  

Today, June 25, we celebrate the 40th year since India’s famous victory in the 1983 ODI World Cup, as Kapil Dev’s underdogs broke up the monopoly the West Indies had been running on the format and scripted a tale which is spoken about with reverence and nostalgia even today. The 1983 World Cup win has become synonymous with Indian cricket, …

Madan Lal on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: We ended the West Indies’ dominance in world cricket
1 year, 6 months ago

Madan Lal on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: We ended the West Indies’ dominance in world cricket

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. READ | 1983 Cricket World Cup Special, Prudential World Cup According to you, what was that particular moment when things turned India’s way? After our win, smaller teams started believing that if India could …

1983 World Cup Win: 40 Years To The Day Kapil Dev & Co. Achieved The Unimaginable
1 year, 6 months ago

1983 World Cup Win: 40 Years To The Day Kapil Dev & Co. Achieved The Unimaginable

ABP News  

On June 25, 1983, the Kapil Dev-led Indian team beat the mighty West Indies in a thriling final at the Lord's in London to become the World Champions for the first-time ever. There were several instances during India's 1983 World Cup campaign when it felt that perhaps it was too much to ask from the team to go on to …

Roger Binny on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: League stage win against West Indies was the turning point
1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Binny on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: League stage win against West Indies was the turning point

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. Roger Binny, member of the 1983 squad, looks back at the memorable World Cup campaign. It’s been 40 years since we played in that World Cup, but it does not seem like that. READ …

Syed Kirmani on Kapil Dev’s 175 in 1983 World Cup: Have never seen such a devastating inning in that situation from any batsman of my era
1 year, 6 months ago

Syed Kirmani on Kapil Dev’s 175 in 1983 World Cup: Have never seen such a devastating inning in that situation from any batsman of my era

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. And while we were sitting in the dressing room—I can recall this very well—after the match, one of our teammates screamed his lungs out from the washroom in absolute ecstasy, “Hey, we’ve beaten the …

Kris Srikkanth on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Title win made every Indian proud of their heritage
1 year, 6 months ago

Kris Srikkanth on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Title win made every Indian proud of their heritage

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. It’s been four decades since you and the Indian team lifted their maiden World Cup trophy in London. What the World Cup win did was make every Indian across the globe proud of their …

40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup: Kapil’s Devils and how their successful WC campaigns panned out
1 year, 6 months ago

40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup: Kapil’s Devils and how their successful WC campaigns panned out

The Hindu  

If you have trouble viewing this package, Kabir Khan was just in his teens when India scripted history by clinching the World Cup in 1983. On the 40th anniversary of the 1983 title win, Khan talks to Sportstar about the real-to-reel journey… India’s 1983 World Cup win was a historic moment in the game’s tradition. Several people watched Kapil Dev …

40 years of India's 1983 World Cup win: Why Kapil Dev's 175* against Zimbabwe is the single-greatest ODI innings played
1 year, 6 months ago

40 years of India's 1983 World Cup win: Why Kapil Dev's 175* against Zimbabwe is the single-greatest ODI innings played

Hindustan Times  

The story of the 1983 World Cup triumph is littered with iconic moments and images. Yashpal Sharma starring as India handed the mighty West Indies their first ever World Cup loss, Mohinder Amarnath winning it for India by getting Michael Holding caught in front of the stumps, Kapil Dev hurtling backwards and catching Viv Richards's shot over his shoulder, or …

Sunil Gavaskar on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Administrators could demand World Cup be held in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Administrators could demand World Cup be held in India

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. Sunil Gavaskar, member of the 1983 squad, looks back at the memorable World Cup campaign. Yashpal swivelling and hitting Bob Willis for a six, Mohinder stepping down the pitch and lofting a ramrod straight …

Kapil Dev on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Beating England in semifinal closest to my heart
1 year, 6 months ago

Kapil Dev on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Beating England in semifinal closest to my heart

The Hindu  

Kapil Dev’s greatest contribution is not available for viewing because the broadcaster decided to give the India-Zimbabwe match at Tunbridge Wells. The 1983 win played a role in this improvement on all fronts, as we won trophies in 2007 and 2011 and also launched the great Indian Premier League. England captain Bob Willis was bowled by Kapil Dev during the …

40 years of 1983 World Cup triumph: India down mighty West Indies to revolutionise nation's sporting destiny
1 year, 6 months ago

40 years of 1983 World Cup triumph: India down mighty West Indies to revolutionise nation's sporting destiny

India Today  

Kapil Dev's image of holding the World Cup trophy at Lord's is seared into the memories of every Indian cricket fan. Forty years ago today, the Kapil Dev-led Indian cricket team defied the odds and won the Cricket World Cup, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground. Today, cricket is one of the most popular …

Lords, then and forever: 40 years of India’s 1983 cricket World Cup win
1 year, 6 months ago

Lords, then and forever: 40 years of India’s 1983 cricket World Cup win

Hindustan Times  

“Can you ever forget your first love?” Forty years, and Syed Kirmani’s rhetorical question only enhances the belief that the 1983 World Cup was much bigger than a sporting conquest; it was an agent of reinvention. “Individual performances don’t mean much,” says Madan Lal who, with three scalps, was the highest wicket-taker in the final. Even Kapil Dev never talks …

Discover Related