Kapil Dev was India’s hero that day in Tunbridge wells
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No article on coming back from a dreadful start can be complete without including this article. Taking on Zimbabwe at Tunbridge Wells in the 1983 World Cup, India were looking to gather some momentum into their campaign with a win.
However, after electing to bat, they found themselves in absolute tatters at 17 for 5, which worsened to 78 for 7 soon enough.
But Kapil Dev had other ideas in mind and in one of most remarkable counter-attacking innings of all time, made an unbeaten 175 in a team total of 266 for 8 in 60 overs rescuing the side from a calamitous position.
The bowlers then responded to their captain’s efforts superbly, taking regular wickets to one the opposition back to eventually complete a 30 run win.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.
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