India's unforgettable highs and lows in the Cricket World Cup
India's unforgettable highs and lows in the Cricket World Cup
Image source, Getty ImagesThe day that changed Indian cricket
India's victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup is still considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sporting history.
At the time, India were considered a lost cause in international cricket. 'one day; in two previous World Cups, they had won only one match.
On June 25, 1983, India achieved which seemed impossible while batting the West Indies stars.
Bathing, India were bowled out for 183. When Viv Richards took his team to 50- 1 in response, this seemed to be another chance for the Caribbean side. to celebrate, but then everything was about to change for India.
Richards mistimed a catch at mid-wicket and sent the ball flying into the sky. Indian captain Kapil Dev returned from the middle of the field, set his gaze on the ball and clutched it in his palms. The floodgates opened, the mighty Windies collapsed for 140, India rejoiced and the country's love affair with one-day cricket was born.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe day that changed Indian cricket
India's victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup is still considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sporting history.
At the time, India were considered a lost cause in international cricket. 'one day; in two previous World Cups, they had won only one match.
On June 25, 1983, India achieved which seemed impossible while batting the West Indies stars.
Bathing, India were bowled out for 183. When Viv Richards took his team to 50- 1 in response, this seemed to be another chance for the Caribbean side. to celebrate, but then everything was about to change for India.
Richards mistimed a catch at mid-wicket and sent the ball flying into the sky. Indian captain Kapil Dev returned from the middle of the field, set his gaze on the ball and clutched it in his palms. The floodgates opened, the mighty Windies collapsed for 140, India rejoiced and the country's love affair with one-day cricket was born.
Image source, Getty Images
