In summary
- June 25, 2023 marks his 40th anniversary from India's historic World Cup win.
- India defeated India defeated India defeated powerhouse West Indies in the final at Lords on 25 June.
- 25 June 1983 is a day that Indian cricket fans will never forget.
The sight of Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup trophy at Lord's is etched in the memory of all Indian cricket fans. It was a triumphant moment that inspired generations of Indians to take cricket seriously.
40 years ago today, Kapil Dev's Indian cricket team won the Cricket World Cup by defeating the mighty West Indies in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground.
India were not considered favorites to win the title, but they played with great skill and determination. They defeated some of the world's best teams, including the reigning champions, the West Indies. The victory brought great pride to India and helped boost the popularity of cricket in the country.
Today, cricket is one of India's most popular sports and his World Cup win in 1983 is still regarded as one of his greatest sporting achievements in Indian history. It is done. The victory was also a turning point for Indian cricket. It has shown the world that India is a force to be reckoned with and helped change the perception of the country on the world stage.
Atmosphere of the camp just before the World Cup
Most Indian cricketers arrived in England because the World Cup was just a stopover and did not expect to progress beyond the league. In anticipation of their impending elimination, they had planned a vacation to the United States, where they would play a series of friendly matches. A prelude to newlyweds, Krishnamachari Srikanth was also planning a honeymoon. All plans had to be scrapped due to the results the players achieved on the pitch. Mr. Srikanth also had to cancel the ticket, but he later joked that he owed Mr. Kapil money for the inconvenience.
Kapil Dev believes India can win India may have won the 1983 World Cup, according to former all-rounder Kirti Azad, but at the start of the tournament, only captain Kapil Dev believed his team could survive to the end. It says. India were considered underdogs at the start of the tournament, but took the trophy after defeating the West Indies in the final. Azad has admitted to joking with team-mate Mohinder Amarnath about taking a month off.
"When this tour started, I saw (Kapil Dev's) bag with a small bottle of champagne in it. I told him to give it to us. What are you going to do with it? You don't drink, but he kept her to the end." And as you can see, that was the first bottle opened on the balcony of the Lord. We tried to take it from him but he wouldn't give it. He believed from the beginning that we could win," Azad told India Today's Rajdeep Sardesay.
1983 World Cup Final
His 1983 Cricket World cup final was a tale of ultimate courage and defiance. Defending champions West Indies held India to just 183 runs. But India struck back brilliantly, knocking Viv Richards out of the game with a stunning catch from Kapil Deb, causing a line-up collapse and sending the West Indies to the bowl with just 140 runs.
The game was tied 57-2 when Richards was sent off. Richards was in great form and his dismissal seemed to give the West Indies the upper hand. But Kapil Dev ran backwards and made a nice catch, pushing Richards off the court. This was the turning point in the game, leading to a drop in hitting power, with only the West Indies scoring 140 runs.
India's victory was a victory of spirit and determination. They weren't considered tournament favorites, but they played with great skill and heart.
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