World Cup: How India performed in all matches from 1975 to 1996
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup: How India performed in all matches from 1975 to 1996

The Hindu  

The 2019 World Cup will be the 12th edition of the big-ticket event. India vs Sri Lanka, Manchester, June 16-18, 1979 Result: Sri Lanka won by 47 runs TALKING POINT: Sri Lanka’s first World Cup win, in the second World Cup it participated in. 1983 World Cup India vs West Indies, Manchester, June 9-10, 1983 Result: India won by 34 runs TALKING POINT: India’s stunning win over defending champion. READ| The 1983 World Cup win in Kapil Dev's words FINAL – India vs West Indies, Lord’s, June 25, 1983 RESULT: India won by 43 runs TALKING POINT: India’s stunning title win. READ| 1975 World Cup: When Alvin Kallicharran took Dennis Lillee to task QUARTERFINAL – India vs Pakistan, Bengaluru, March 9, 1996 RESULT: India won by 39 runs TALKING POINT: Aamir Sohail’s dismissal by Venkatesh Prasad.

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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 …

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 …

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs ENG | India becomes No. 2 in World Cup wins
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs ENG | India becomes No. 2 in World Cup wins

The Hindu  

India surpassed New Zealand with its 59th win to become the second-most successful team in the ODI World Cups, only behind Australia. Virat Kohli, Joe Root and Ben Stokes recorded their first World Cup ducks in the match. Rohit Sharma became the fifth Indian to complete 18000 international runs behind Tendulkar, Kohli, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly. India reached its …

Which countries have won the ODI World Cup without losing a single match?
1 year, 2 months ago

Which countries have won the ODI World Cup without losing a single match?

The Hindu  

Winning an ICC ODI World Cup title is considered the pinnacle of one-day cricket. West Indies - 1975 Clive Lloyd, West Indies cricket team captain, collects the Prudential World Cup One-Day International Cricket Tournament from Duke of Edinburgh after defeating Australia in the finals at Lord’s. | Photo Credit: COLORSPORT/The Hindu West Indies emerged as the first-ever ODI World Cup …

India equals New Zealand’s record for most successive ODI World Cup wins while chasing
1 year, 2 months ago

India equals New Zealand’s record for most successive ODI World Cup wins while chasing

The Hindu  

India secured its fifth consecutive win of the ongoing ICC World Cup after it beat New Zealand in Dharamshala on Sunday, to go top of the points table. The win also was India’s fifth successive win coming off a run chase in the ODI World Cup, equalling New Zealand’s record from the 2015 edition. India’s wins in 2023 World Cup …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …

FIH World Cup, Group D: No clear favourites in group of death
1 year, 11 months ago

FIH World Cup, Group D: No clear favourites in group of death

The Hindu  

Wales Rupert Shipperley, who played for Great Britain in the Tokyo Olympics, is the key man for Wales. | Photo Credit: Getty Images How it qualified: Fourth place, 2021 Men’s Euro Hockey Championships Previous World Cups: 1973 – 6th, 1975 – 6th, 1978 – 7th, 1982 – 9th, 1986 – 2nd, 1990 – 5th, 1994 – 6th, 1998 – 6th, …

India at 75: Epochal moments from the 1980s
2 years, 4 months ago

India at 75: Epochal moments from the 1980s

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 17, 2022 19:21 IST 1980: Prakash Padukone wins All England Championship India is today a big name in international badminton, with four men and one woman in the top 20 of the Badminton World Federation rankings. As much as the FoIs have been criticised for being pointless pageantry besides incorporating ‘culture as an arm of diplomacy’, they …

1983: India wins cricket World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

1983: India wins cricket World Cup

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 06:00 IST June 25, 1983, was a day that forever changed the course of Indian sports. India won the 1983 Prudential World Cup, beating Clive Lloyd’s mighty West Indies team, arguably the greatest team in the history of the game. Even as the world stood surprised that India could make it so far, most considered …

Yashpal Sharma Birth Anniversary: A look at late cricketer's top batting performances for India
2 years, 5 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: India trumps Pakistan to clinch World Championship of Cricket
2 years, 5 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: India trumps Pakistan to clinch World Championship of Cricket

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. India rose to the top of the world in one-day cricket with a most convincing win in the final of the Benson and Hedges World Championship of Cricket. So, no one can say it was a fluke again.””Kapil DevAfter India’s 1985 World Championship of Cricket triumph followed the 1983 World Cup …

On This Day: Kapil Dev-led India win maiden World Cup title in 1983
2 years, 6 months ago

On This Day: Kapil Dev-led India win maiden World Cup title in 1983

Firstpost  

India won the 1983 World Cup on this day by beating heavyweights and two-time defending champions West Indies in the final. One of the most euphoric moments for Indian cricket arrived 39 years ago at Lord’s as India, under the leadership of Kapil Dev, won the World Cup for the first time. After coming through a dramatic campaign, India headed …

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 25 - Kapil Dev's India lifts the 1983 World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 25 - Kapil Dev's India lifts the 1983 World Cup

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of independence this year. Tracing India's glorious campaign India vs West Indies, Manchester, June 9-10, 1983 Result: India won by 34 runs Prior to this win, India had won only one match at the World Cup – against East Africa. Australia vs India, June 13, 1983 Result: Australia won by 162 runs India tasted its …

83 Special: Meet the Heroes of India's 1983 World Cup win - Mohinder Amarnath
3 years ago

83 Special: Meet the Heroes of India's 1983 World Cup win - Mohinder Amarnath

India TV News  

Mohinder Amarnath was one of the chief architects of India's maiden World Cup win in 1983. Amarnath scored a patient 80-ball 26 in the final and then registered scintillating match figures of 7-0-12-3 to help India win the World Cup. On 25 June 1983, India under the leadership of legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev scripted history by winning the Prudential World …

Ind vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: India eye win to surpass Australia & Pakistan, create world record
3 years, 5 months ago

Ind vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: India eye win to surpass Australia & Pakistan, create world record

Hindustan Times  

India started the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with a thumping 7-wicket win at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Minod Bhanuka. IND vs SL 2nd ODI Live score India are on the verge of winning their 9th straight bilateral series against Sri Lanka, a trend that …

Revisiting 1983: The pivotal match that gave wings to Indian cricket
4 years, 6 months ago

Revisiting 1983: The pivotal match that gave wings to Indian cricket

Live Mint  

Everything changed for India 37 years ago, when Kapil Dev’s motley crew—a mix of veterans, youngsters and journeymen—pulled off an improbable series of upsets to hoist the 1983 Cricket World Cup. From Khashaba Jadhav’s bronze for wrestling in 1952 until Leander Paes brought home another bronze —for tennis—in 1996, India won zero medals in any discipline, except men’s field hockey. …

On this day 25 June 1983: When India won the 1983 World Cup: Meet Kapil's Devils!
4 years, 6 months ago

On this day 25 June 1983: When India won the 1983 World Cup: Meet Kapil's Devils!

The Hindu  

Kapil Dev: Leading from the front, the Indian skipper had memorable outing in the tournament. Sharma’s 89-run innings in a group match against the West Indies helped India stun the two-time world champions by 34 runs. Even though it wasn’t a fire-cracker of a tournament for the batting ace, he contributed 38 runs in the final against West Indies, which …

On this day 25 June 1983: When India won the 1983 World Cup: Meet Kapil's Devils!
4 years, 6 months ago

On this day 25 June 1983: When India won the 1983 World Cup: Meet Kapil's Devils!

The Hindu  

Kapil Dev: Leading from the front, the Indian skipper had memorable outing in the tournament. Sharma’s 89-run innings in a group match against the West Indies helped India stun the two-time world champions by 34 runs. Even though it wasn’t a fire-cracker of a tournament for the batting ace, he contributed 38 runs in the final against West Indies, which …

On this day: Kapil Dev's sensational 175* saves India's World Cup campaign in 1983
4 years, 6 months ago

On this day: Kapil Dev's sensational 175* saves India's World Cup campaign in 1983

India TV News  

The 1983 World Cup is credited with changing how cricket is perceived in India. While the sport was popular before the tournament too, the World Cup win that year by Kapil Dev's team is considered a seminal moment in the history of Indian cricket. Kapil's first steady partner was Roger Binny, with whom he shared a stand of 60 runs. …

India’s greatest ODI series wins
4 years, 8 months ago

India’s greatest ODI series wins

The Hindu  

It is not easy to list India’s majestic series wins in one-dayers. The World Cup final, 1983 India vs West Indies The evening of June 25, 1983 changed the trajectory of Indian cricket for ever. World Championship of Cricket final, 1985 India vs Pakistan One of the major title wins for India, the World Championship saw a perfect team effort …

Quiz: Cricket World Cup, 1975
4 years, 8 months ago

Quiz: Cricket World Cup, 1975

The Hindu  

Quiz Cricket World Cup, 1975 1 / 8 | Australia's Gary Gilmour was the top wicket-taker with 11 in the tournament. Dennis Amiss Doug Walters Alvin Kallicharran Next 5 / 8 | Who became the first centurion in World Cup history? Dennis Amiss Glenn Turner Alan Turner Next 6 / 8 | Which two West Indies bowlers took 10 wickets …

Sportstar's all-time sports classics: '83 World Cup win, Liverpool's UCL heroics
4 years, 9 months ago

Sportstar's all-time sports classics: '83 World Cup win, Liverpool's UCL heroics

The Hindu  

The coronavirus pandemic has forced cancellations or postponements of most major leagues while the ones that are still running have been closed to spectators. Australia vs South Africa, Semifinal, World Cup 1999: A remarkable ODI contest, widely recognised as one of cricket's most memorable games. India vs West Indies, World Cup Final, 1983: India's first World Cup win. India vs …

On this day: Gavaskar's last Test, Sri Lanka wins '96 World Cup
4 years, 9 months ago

On this day: Gavaskar's last Test, Sri Lanka wins '96 World Cup

The Hindu  

The denouement to a distinguished Test career wasn't ideal, for it ended in defeat to an arch-rival under trying circumstances. Sunil Gavaskar - on his final day as India's Test cricketer - waged a lone, and ultimately unsuccessful, battle as India required 221 runs for victory against Pakistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Sri Lanka rules Lahore It …

India vs Pakistan final: 1985 World Championship of Cricket
4 years, 10 months ago

India vs Pakistan final: 1985 World Championship of Cricket

The Hindu  

The magical moment returned again. India rose to the top of the world in one day cricket with a most convincing win in the final of the Benson and Hedges World Championship of Cricket. So, no one can say it was a fluke again," Kapil Dev proudly said at the end of another long day of cricket in which India …

Kabir Khan says India did not win a cricket World Cup match before 1983, Twitter offers fact check
4 years, 11 months ago

Kabir Khan says India did not win a cricket World Cup match before 1983, Twitter offers fact check

Firstpost  

Kabir Khan has directed the upcoming film 83, which is based on India’s historic cricket World Cup win in 1983. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Khan pointed out how the 1983 world cup was a turning point for the Indian cricket team as the country had never won a cricket world cup match before. The first match of the World Cup …

India to clash with Pakistan in Over 50s World Cup debut next year
5 years, 1 month ago

India to clash with Pakistan in Over 50s World Cup debut next year

India TV News  

For the first time, India are all set to take part in the Over 50s World Cup, which will held in Cape Town and Stellenbosch in South Africa next year between March 11-24. Apart from India, West Indies, Namibia and Zimbabwe will also be making their debut in the tournament next year. I'm excited for the chance to lead India …

How have India fared in World Cup semifinals from 1983
5 years, 6 months ago

How have India fared in World Cup semifinals from 1983

India Today  

India have qualified for their 7th World Cup semi-final and are slated to meet New Zealand in Manchester for a high octane clash on Tuesday to book a place in the all-important final at Lord's on July 14. Here is how India's previous semi-finals at the World Cup panned out: England vs India, Manchester 1983 - India won by 6 …

New Zealand have won just 1 out of 7 World Cup semi-finals
5 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand have won just 1 out of 7 World Cup semi-finals

India Today  

The first semi-final of the World Cup 2019 will be a match-up between two teams who haven't faced each other in the competition right now. Kane Williamson's New Zealand will be looking to better their last-four record this time when they get ready to face Virat Kohli's Team India for the first time in a World Cup semi-final. PRUDENTIAL WORLD …

India vs England, World Cup head-to-head: Another Birmingham test for England in 2019
5 years, 6 months ago

India vs England, World Cup head-to-head: Another Birmingham test for England in 2019

India Today  

India take on England in a World Cup 2019 match at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday which will also be the 100th meeting between the 2 cricketing giants in ODI cricket. India vs England Live Score, World Cup 2019 After their loss to Pakistan in their 2nd match, England got back to track and won 3 on the bounce. England …

Ravi Shastri recalls the game that gave India the belief in 1983 World Cup
5 years, 6 months ago

Ravi Shastri recalls the game that gave India the belief in 1983 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Ravi Shastri on Tuesday recalled the memorable win over the West Indies on the opening day of the 1983 World Cup at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, an unexpected result that gave them the “belief” of going all the way. And India did go all the way as they beat the mighty West Indies again, in the final, to …

This day, that year: India lift World Cup for the first time at West Indies' expense
5 years, 6 months ago

This day, that year: India lift World Cup for the first time at West Indies' expense

India TV News  

June 25, 1983: 36 years ago today, India shocked the world and since then, cricket in the country has never been the same. Under Kapil Dev, India pulled off a major upset against two-time champions and favourites West Indies when they beat them by 43 runs despite putting up a small total on the board. India caused a major upset …

ICC World Cup 2019: 5 wins and 6 defeats - How India have fared in their World Cup opening matches
5 years, 7 months ago

ICC World Cup 2019: 5 wins and 6 defeats - How India have fared in their World Cup opening matches

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team will take on South Africa, a side which has been ravaged with injuries and a side, which has lost two matches on the bounce. COMPLETE COVERAGE OF ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 1975 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar’s infamous 36, India thrashed by England England peeled off 334/6 in the first match against India and in …

Karsan Ghavri: We were clueless in 1975, 1979 World Cups
5 years, 7 months ago

Karsan Ghavri: We were clueless in 1975, 1979 World Cups

The Hindu  

Karsan Ghavri played in the first two World Cups in England in 1975 and 1979. You were among the lucky ones to play the first World Cup match at Lord’s in London in 1975. When we asked him why he did that, when the instructions were to give three or four fingers, Sarfraz said: ‘Publicity ke liye aisa kuch karna …

World Cup: How India fared in all matches from 1999 to 2015
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup: How India fared in all matches from 1999 to 2015

The Hindu  

The 2019 World Cup will be the 12th edition of the big-ticket event. 2007 World Cup Bangladesh vs India, Port-of-Spain, March 17, 2007 RESULT: Bangladesh won by five wickets TALKING POINT: India’s lacklustre performance. READ: 2011 World Cup final: 'Captain cool' Dhoni calls the shots India vs Ireland, Bengaluru, March 6, 2011 RESULT: India won by five wickets TALKING POINT: …

FLASHBACK:1983 World Cup win changed the complexion of cricket in India
5 years, 7 months ago

FLASHBACK:1983 World Cup win changed the complexion of cricket in India

ABP News  

India got independence from the Colonial rule over seven decades ago. In the sporting arena, India was already hailed as a powerhouse in World hockey after winning six straight Olympic golds from 1928 to 1956 and adding two more later after independence. India's dream run in the tournament continued when they beat England in the semis to march into their …

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

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

The Hindu  

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 …

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 …

World Cup Quiz: 1975, 1979, 1983
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup Quiz: 1975, 1979, 1983

The Hindu  

World Cup Quiz 1975, 1979, 1983 1 / 12 | The East African team at the 1975 World Cup comprised four countries. They were playing the World Cup in the two-week gap Many of their players had county commitments and did not get a break The entire two weeks were plagued by rain and the ICC was intent on holding …

World Cup Countdown: 1983 - Indira Gandhi declares public holiday after India create history
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup Countdown: 1983 - Indira Gandhi declares public holiday after India create history

India Today  

25th June 1983 is a date firmly etched in the minds of Indian cricket fans. 36 years later, Kapil Dev's maiden World Cup win remains the only time when India lifted the coveted trophy away from home. Indian players enjoy themselves on the field Give me the ball When India met West Indies for the final at Lord's, Clive Lloyd …

World Cup Countdown: 1975 - Slow Sunny, a broken foot and 4000 pounds within 5 days
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup Countdown: 1975 - Slow Sunny, a broken foot and 4000 pounds within 5 days

India Today  

Trick question: What year was the 1st ever Cricket World Cup played in? We take a look at some of the interesting facts and figures from the 1975 World Cup: 8 teams, 5 days and 4000 Pounds Besides the 6 Test playing nations - Australia, New Zealand, England, India, Pakistan, West Indies - 2 more participants were accommodated in the …

India turn it upside down
5 years, 7 months ago

India turn it upside down

Deccan Chronicle  

India were one of the least fancied teams to win the World Cup. It was a virtual replay in the opening game of the World Cup with India containing the West Indies after Yashpal’s determined effort to shore up the innings. The opening game upset may have been forgotten by the time India played the return game against the West …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar's Tour de Force against Pakistan to South Africa's Auckland heartache, best encounters from global event
5 years, 7 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar's Tour de Force against Pakistan to South Africa's Auckland heartache, best encounters from global event

Firstpost  

The World Cup has thrown at us almost everything that we can aspire for our entertainment. Ross Edwards, with help from Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee, tried to breathe some life into the chase but couldn’t push the Australian total beyond 274, handing a 17-run victory and the first World Cup title to West Indies. Gauging that there was not …

Cricket World Cup and India: The 1983 and 2011 highs
5 years, 8 months ago

Cricket World Cup and India: The 1983 and 2011 highs

The Hindu  

India’s tryst with the World Cup started as a diversion that had to be endured in the 1970s. But once Kapil Dev held aloft the Prudential World Cup at the Lord’s balcony on June 25 in 1983, cricket’s leading silverware became an obsession with Indian fans. In the first ever match in World Cup history, played at Lord’s, England dismantled …

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