25th June 1983, the day when Indian cricket team rocked the cricketing world by beating the formidable West Indian Team and winning the Prudential World Cup. Since that day, cricket has not been just a game in India, it became a Religion.
Nobody gave India a chance to qualify for the Semi-Finals, let alone win the Cup. The event that probably inspired the team was Kapil's surreal knock of 175 not out (then the highest score in one-dayers) against Zimbabwe. India was staring down the barrel at 17 for 5, when this man walked in and played out of his skin to take India to 266 for 8 and won the game single-handedly (well with a little support from Syed Kirmani). Unfortunately, that match wasn't recorded on tape as BBC was on strike that day. This knock was even more significant in re-grouping the team as it came after 2 straight losses and rest, as they say, is history (i always wonder who THEY are).
Before the Final, the West Indians were so confident of taking home the trophy, that Malcom Marshall went ahead and booked a BMW car, thinking to buy it with the Tournament Prize Money. But destiny had different plans.
Today, 25th June 2008, marks the 25th anniversary of India winning the World Cup. To re-live the memories, the entire team of 1983 has gone to Lords Stadium in London.
By the way, I forgot to mention., In 1983 one more important thing happened........... I WAS BORN. :D
PS: Do you think Australians would celebrate the same way in 2012, 2024, 2028, 2032??
2 comments:
Did you know.... that Get Smart was a television series in the 60s created by Mel Brooks !!!
To see more of Mel Brooks' humour u shld watch 'History of the World, Part 1'... its hilarious...
By the way, nice review.. :D
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