As the country celebrated 40 years of the iconic 1983 World Cup triumph, the Indian cricket fraternity showered wishes and tributes for the 1983 World Cup winning team, while the players who were a part of the victory reminisced memories of a historic moment from their careers
1983 World Cup winning squad (Pic: Getty Images)
India’s 1983 World Cup triumph is etched in the history of cricket and in the hearts and minds of all Indian cricket fans.
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On 25th June 1983, Kapil Dev-led Indian cricket team lifted the country’s first-ever World Cup with an iconic victory over the then heavyweights of cricket West Indies. Indian players went in as underdogs and emerged out as champions.
The 1983 World Cup final was played at Lord’s Stadium, England. India went to bat first and were restricted by West Indies bowlers to 183. The star-studded West Indies unit couldn’t complete the chase as they fell short of 43 runs, leading to India’s historic win.
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As the country celebrated 40 years of this iconic milestone that changed the face and fate of Indian cricket forever, the Indian cricket fraternity showered wishes and tributes for the 1983 World Cup winning team, while the players who were a part of the victory reminisced memories of a historic moment from their careers.
🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1983
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 25, 2023
A historic day & a landmark moment for Indian cricket 🙌🏻#TeamIndia, led by @therealkapildev, clinched the World Cup title. 🏆👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/MQrBU4oUF1
40 years to India winning the World Cup for the first time! 25th June, 1983 was one of the defining moments that changed Indian cricket as well as my life forever. Paying tribute to all the members of that champion team. pic.twitter.com/ges194UAX1
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 25, 2023
40 years ago. A day etched in everyone's memories. I thank all my colleagues for making it happen 🙏🇮🇳 @ICC @BCCI @cricketworldcup #1983WorldCup pic.twitter.com/qwJW5Sb7YW
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) June 25, 2023
The catch that changed Indian Cricket forever. Kapil Paaji with that catch of Viv Richards and with his team of great contributors and a passionate dream led India to World Cup glory. What a day ! pic.twitter.com/RpgcQ2k0fa
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 25, 2023
The World Cup champion
— Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzaad) June 25, 2023
1983 team travelling
together to celebrate our
40th anniversary victory on
25th June, 35,000 feet up
in the air. We are proud
Indians and love India
Bharat Mata Ki Jai
@therealkapildev
@RaviShastriOfc
@BCCI
@JayShah pic.twitter.com/xR1VxFSbys
They did it first! 🏆
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 25, 2023
A team of legends who defied expectations with their courage and conviction.
Congratulations on #40Years to that great day and thank you for an unforgettable journey that paved the way for countless dreams. #1983WorldCup 🇮🇳 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/lbxh9qVUP7
#OnThisDay in 1983, India lifted the Cricket World Cup for the first time, etching the name in golden letters! A monumental triumph that ignited a cricketing revolution and forever changed the course of Indian cricket. #1983WorldCup @BCCI pic.twitter.com/Ru6wDkHWg8
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 25, 2023