Former cricketer Yashpal Sharma, member of 1983 World Cup winning team, passes away
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Former cricketer Yashpal Sharma, member of 1983 World Cup winning team, passes away

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Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma, who was also a member of the squad that won the 1983 World Cup under the leadership of Kapil Dev, died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. Yashpal was one of the crucial players in India’s triumph in the 1983 world cup, scoring 240 runs at an average of 34.28 in the series, including a courageous knock of 61 against England in the semi-finals. pic.twitter.com/WBQ6ng2x8I — Sachin Tendulkar July 13, 2021 Sharma represented India in 37 ODIs and 42 tests and was a pivotal part of the Indian middle-order from 1979 to 1983. Sharma also impressed the selectors with superb innings of 173 in the Duleep Trophy for North, against the South Zone team which had Chandrasekhar, Erapalli Prasanna, and Venkataraghavan.

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Anshuman Gaekwad, former India cricketer and coach, passes away at 71 after prolonged battle with cancer
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Anshuman Gaekwad, former India cricketer and coach, passes away at 71 after prolonged battle with cancer

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad has passed away aged 71, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Anshuman Gaekwad BCCI's secretary Jay Shah took to his official X account to express his condolences to Gaekwad's family and friends. In a heartfelt gesture, the BCCI secretary had earlier pledged INR 1 crore to support the former Indian cricketer, personally reaching out to …

‘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

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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 …

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 …

1983 World Cup winning team pays tribute to Yashpal Sharma at Sportstar Aces Awards
1 year, 10 months ago

1983 World Cup winning team pays tribute to Yashpal Sharma at Sportstar Aces Awards

The Hindu  

It may be 40 years since the Indian team defied the odds to lift the 1983 Cricket World Cup trophy, but memories of that stirring victory will never fade. ⭐️#SportstarAces honours the legends of the 1983 WORLD CUP WINNING TEAM🏏🏆 Live Stream➡️https://t.co/tY2D8BmY2Vpic.twitter.com/nQOJ4FpRbB — Sportstar February 27, 2023 Tributes were paid to batter Yashpal Sharma, who passed away a couple of …

Sandeep Patil suffers heart-related scare
2 years ago

Sandeep Patil suffers heart-related scare

The Hindu  

Sandeep Patil, India’s 1983 World Cup-winning cricketer, had a health scare on Monday evening after the 66-year-old complained of chest pain and was rushed to a city hospital. Later, he underwent a CT Angio at a South Mumbai hospital, and according to the former India international, “some calcium deposits were found in the main line.” On Tuesday, Dr AB Mehta …

Yashpal Sharma Birth Anniversary: A look at late cricketer's top batting performances for India
2 years, 4 months ago

Yashpal Sharma Birth Anniversary: A look at late cricketer's top batting performances for India

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During his six-year-long career for India, Sharma featured in 37 Tests and 42 ODIs in which he scored a total of 1,606 and 883 runs respectively. 89 vs West Indies : Sharma smashed his highest ODI score in the first match of the 1983 World Cup against the mighty West Indies. 40 vs Australia : It became a must-win situation …

Indian team wears black armbands against County XI to mourn Yashpal Sharma's demise
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian team wears black armbands against County XI to mourn Yashpal Sharma's demise

Hindustan Times  

The Indian team in England wore black armbands on the first day of their three-day warm-up match against the County Select XI as a mark of respect for the 1983 World Cup winning-squad member Yashpal Sharma. Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal walk put to bat wearing black armbands Taking to Twitter, BCCI wrote: "#TeamIndia are sporting black armbands to mourn …

BCCI President Ganguly, secretary Shah mourn Yashpal Sharma's death
3 years, 5 months ago

BCCI President Ganguly, secretary Shah mourn Yashpal Sharma's death

The Hindu  

The BCCI on Tuesday condoled the death of former India batsman and World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma, saying the country has "lost one of our cricketing heroes". "Yashpal Sharma will be remembered by all for his batting heroics in India's 1983 World Cup winning campaign. Apart from being one of the key architects from that historic win, he also had …

'We have lost one of our cricketing heroes': BCCI mourns the demise of World Cup-winner Yashpal Sharma
3 years, 5 months ago

'We have lost one of our cricketing heroes': BCCI mourns the demise of World Cup-winner Yashpal Sharma

Hindustan Times  

BCCI have sent their tribute to 1983 World Cup-winner Yashpal Sharma, who died on Tuesday due to a cardiac arrest. READ | Yashpal Sharma, the quiet hero of India’s 1983 World Cup triumph, dies He played 160 First-Class matches and scored 8933 runs in addition to 1859 runs in List A cricket. “Yashpal Sharma will be remembered by all for …

Srikkanth remembers Yashpal Sharma - 'A fighter with the bat, a terrific fielder and a fine man'
3 years, 5 months ago

Srikkanth remembers Yashpal Sharma - 'A fighter with the bat, a terrific fielder and a fine man'

The Hindu  

K. Srikkanth was not only Yashpal Sharma’s teammate during the triumphant World Cup campaign in 1983 but also worked with the late batsman as a selector that put together the 2011 Indian World Cup winning team. My heart goes out to his family.” READ: Gundappa Viswanath remembers ‘gritty cricketer’ Yashpal Sharma Srikkanth revealed, “We, the team members of the 1983 …

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly pays tribute to Yashpal Sharma
3 years, 5 months ago

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly pays tribute to Yashpal Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Board of Control for Cricket in India president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly paid tribute to former India cricketer Yashpal Sharma, who passed away on Tuesday morning due to cardiac arrest. 14 January 1982 - Yashpal Sharma on the second day of the fifth Test at Chepauk Stadium, Madras. Yashpal Sharma was part of the Indian selection panel when …

Yashpal Sharma, the quiet hero of India’s 1983 World Cup triumph, dies
3 years, 5 months ago

Yashpal Sharma, the quiet hero of India’s 1983 World Cup triumph, dies

Hindustan Times  

“Kapil’s Devils” will sadly be one member short from now on. Yashpal Sharma, one of the quiet heroes of India’s historic 1983 World Cup triumph in England, died on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest. Mention the 1983 World Cup campaigns and the images that spring to mind are Kapil’s 175* against Zimbabwe at Tunbridge Wells and his running catch to …

When Yashpal Sharma hit a statement six off Bob Willis at the 1983 World Cup
3 years, 5 months ago

When Yashpal Sharma hit a statement six off Bob Willis at the 1983 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

It’s a go-to shot in white ball cricket now, walking across the stumps and heaving the ball behind square-leg against fuller length deliveries. WATCH VIDEO - Yashpal Sharma innings against England in 1983 World Cup semi-final Here, Sharma did something completely unexpected, but perfectly in line with India's astonishing run in the tournament. “That six he hit over fine-leg moving …

Yashpal Sharma: A batsman of immense resilience, a man of few words
3 years, 5 months ago

Yashpal Sharma: A batsman of immense resilience, a man of few words

The Hindu  

They loved calling him “gutsy” and “solid” at the crease. And Yashpal always came across a cricketer who did not seem happy being referred to as just “gutsy.” He was particularly angry at being denied recognition for his contributions at the World Cup. “I never had a godfather and had to strive to keep my place.” So, Yashpal would bat …

Yashpal Sharma's demise shocks India's 1983 World Cup manager PR Man Singh
3 years, 5 months ago

Yashpal Sharma's demise shocks India's 1983 World Cup manager PR Man Singh

The Hindu  

Man Singh, manager of the victorious Indian team in the 1983 World Cup, expressed shock at the demise of Yashpal Sharma. Only three weeks back in Delhi, we met to celebrate the 38th anniversary of our historic win and he was also there,” Man Singh informed The Hindu. READ: “I must say it was Yashpal who gave the impetus in …

Yashpal Sharma passes away: Ranveer Singh, Jatin Sarna pay tribute to veteran cricketer
3 years, 5 months ago

Yashpal Sharma passes away: Ranveer Singh, Jatin Sarna pay tribute to veteran cricketer

Firstpost  

Jatin Sarna, who essays the role of Yashpal Sharma in sports drama 83, shared pictures with the veteran during his preparation for the film. The cast of the upcoming sports drama 83, actors Ranveer Singh, Saqib Saleem and Jatin Sarna, on Tuesday, mourned the loss of veteran cricketer Yashpal Sharma and said it was impossible to believe that India’s 1983 …

PM Narendra Modi condoles demise of Yashpal Sharma
3 years, 5 months ago

PM Narendra Modi condoles demise of Yashpal Sharma

India TV News  

Yashpal Sharma, India's 1983 World Cup hero and the backbone of the team's middle-order at the peak of his batting prowess, passed away on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. “Yashpal Sharma was a great player of cricket who contributed significantly to India's historic victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. President Ramnath Kovind also mourned the death of Sharma …

Gundappa Viswanath remembers ‘gritty cricketer’ Yashpal Sharma
3 years, 5 months ago

Gundappa Viswanath remembers ‘gritty cricketer’ Yashpal Sharma

The Hindu  

Gundappa Viswanath vividly remembers that January afternoon in Chennai, when he stitched together a 316-run stand with Yashpal Sharma. READ: Yashpal Sharma, 1983 World Cup-winning cricketer, passes away “We batted the whole day. I never expected that our off the field partnership would end so soon…” Even though Sharma witnessed highs and lows in his short international career, he had …

Yashpal Sharma passes away: 'His contribution shall always be remembered', cricketing world mourns loss of 1983 World Cup hero
3 years, 5 months ago

Yashpal Sharma passes away: 'His contribution shall always be remembered', cricketing world mourns loss of 1983 World Cup hero

Firstpost  

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, cricketing world mourns the loss of former India cricketer Yashpal Sharma Former India cricketer Yashpal Sharma passed away on the morning of 13 July due to cardiac arrest in Delhi. Om Shanti🙏 pic.twitter.com/k4EB3fz0fU — VVS Laxman July 13, 2021 A courageous batsman If current Indian batsmen are celebrated for their audacity, it was Yashpal …

Yashpal Sharma, the man who started India's 1983 World Cup campaign with a bang
3 years, 5 months ago

Yashpal Sharma, the man who started India's 1983 World Cup campaign with a bang

Hindustan Times  

Yashpal Sharma, a member of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad, passed away on Tuesday morning due to a cardiac arrest, leaving the Indian cricketing fraternity into mourning. Yashpal Sharma The right-hander, who also served as a member of India’s selection committee in the early part of 2000s, had first forced the pundits to take a note when he slammed 260 …

Jatin Sarna, Who Portrays Yashpal Sharma in 83 Movie, Pens Emotional Tribute to Late Cricketer
3 years, 5 months ago

Jatin Sarna, Who Portrays Yashpal Sharma in 83 Movie, Pens Emotional Tribute to Late Cricketer

News 18  

India’s 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest in New Delhi. Actor Jatin Sarna, who is all set to portray Yashpal Sharma in the Kabir Khan sports drama 83, has posted a moving tribute to the late cricketer on his Instagram account. The movie stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, who led the …

‘May his soul rest in peace’: Sachin, Sehwag, Shastri & others mourn death of 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma
3 years, 5 months ago

‘May his soul rest in peace’: Sachin, Sehwag, Shastri & others mourn death of 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer and a member of 1983 World Cup-winning squad Yashpal Sharma passed away on Tuesday due to cardiac arrest at the age of 66. Former cricketer Yashpal Sharma Born in Ludhiana on August 11, 1954, Sharma was regarded as one of the finest middle-order batsmen. After making his international debut in 1979 against England, Sharma played 37 Tests …

Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma passes away
3 years, 5 months ago

Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma passes away

Firstpost  

In his international career, Yashpal played 37 Tests, scoring 1606 runs, and 42 ODIs in which he made 883. New Delhi: India’s 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma, who was admired for being a gutsy middle-order batsman at the peak of his prowess, passed away on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest here. In Ranji Trophy, where he represented …

Yashpal Sharma, India's 1983 World Cup winning team member, passes away
3 years, 5 months ago

Yashpal Sharma, India's 1983 World Cup winning team member, passes away

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning squad, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning, news agency PTI reported citing family sources. Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma He was an important member of Kapil Dev's side that won the World Cup in England in 1983. Sharma was India's second highest scorer behind Kapil …

Yashpal Sharma, 1983 World Cup winning India cricketer passes away
3 years, 5 months ago

Yashpal Sharma, 1983 World Cup winning India cricketer passes away

The Hindu  

Best remembered for his exploits in the 1983 World Cup, Yashpal Sharma succumbed to a massive heart attack on Tuesday morning. READ: Gundappa Viswanath remembers ‘gritty cricketer’ Yashpal Sharma A similar approach in ODIs rescued India thrice during the historic 1983 World Cup-triumph! Reviving the innings K. Srikkanth, Sunil Gavaskar, Mohinder Amarnath, Sandeep Patil and Kapil Dev fell with just …

1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma dies of heart attack
3 years, 5 months ago

1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma dies of heart attack

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma has died of massive cardiac arrest on Tuesday at the age of 66. He played a pivotal role in India's 1983 World Cup winning team with a memorable 89-run match-winning knock that handed the great West Indies team their first defeat at the biggest stage. Yashpal's character will be portrayed …

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