Dr. Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson of The Hindu Group of Publications, stated that India’s famous triumph in the 1983 Cricket World Cup powered the collective self-esteem of the nation. When Kapil Dev and his team of greats won, the entire cricket world was stunned and in disbelief,” Dr. Parthasarathy said. “The enduring image of Kapil Dev hoisting the World Cup in …
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 …