Monday, June 25, 2012

A red letter day for Indian cricket


Kapil Dev led India to a historic win over West Indies at Lord's on 25 June 1983 in the final of the Prudential World Cup; and this victory reshaped Indian cricket. But, itcertainly didn't look that way when India was bowled out for 183. India's medium-pacers though bowled splendidly to bundle out the mighty West Indies for 140 and script a memorable victory.


1983 World Cup

''Man of the match'' Mohinder Armanath and Indian Captain Kapil Dev celebrate after their victory in the World Cup final against the West Indies at Lord's in London on 25 June 1983. India won the match by 43 runs. (Adrian Murrell/Allsport)
1983 World Cup

Kapil Dev of India lifts the Cricket World Cup after his team beat the West Indies at Lords in the final. (Adrian Murrell/Getty Images)

1983 World Cup

The Indian team line up before a 1983 World Cup match. India would go on and lift the Cricket World Cup after beating the West Indies in the final at Lord's. (Adrian Murrell/Getty Images)

1983 World Cup

Krishnamachari Srikkanth of India in action during the World Cup final against the West Indies at Lord's in London. India won the match by 43 runs. (Adrian Murrell/Allsport)

1983 World Cup







Andy Roberts of the West Indies loses his wicket to Kapil Dev as India power to victory in the 1983 World Cup final at Lord's. Joel Garner is at the non-striker's end. (Adrian Murrell/Getty Images)

1983 World Cup

The stumps are gathered up at the moment of victory for India during the 1983 World Cup final against the West Indies at Lord's in London on June 25. India won the match by 43 runs. (Adrian Murrell/Allsport)

1983 World Cup

India celebrate as they win the 1983 Cricket World Cup by beating West Indies in the final at Lord's. (Adrian Murrell/Allsport UK)

1983 World Cup

Indian supporters invade the pitch as India beat the West Indies in the World Cup final at Lord's on 25 June 1983. (Adrian Murrell/Getty Images)

1983 World Cup

25 June 1983: Indian supporters invade the pitch after India beat the West Indies in the final of the World Cup at Lord's. (Adrian Murrell/Getty Images)

1983 World Cup

Jubilant Indian players lift the World Cup trophy after India beat the West Indies in the final at Lord's on 25 June 1983. (Adrian Murrell/Getty Images)

1983 World Cup

Former Indian cricketers of 1983 Cricket World Cup winning team pose with the Cup in company with the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sharad Pawar (standing 5th L) and India's Sports Minister Manohar Singh Gill (standing 6th R) during a function organised in New Delhi on June 25, 2008, to felicitate the 1983 Cricket World Cup winning team. BCCI organised a function to celebrate the 25th anniversary to honor the 1983 World Cup winners and commemorate the 25th anniversary of India winning the 1983 cricket world cup. (MANPREET ROMANA/AFP/Getty Images)

1983 World Cup

Former Indian cricketer of 1983 World Cup winning team Sunil Gavaskar (L) shares a light moment with the other team members during a function organised in New Delhi on June 25, 2008, to felicitate the 1983 Cricket World Cup winning team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organised a function to celebrate the 25th anniversary to honor the 1983 World Cup winners and commemorate the 25th anniversary of India winning the 1983 cricket World Cup . (MANPREET ROMANA/AFP/Getty Images)

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