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Vivian Richards - Ravi Shastri - Kapil Dev - 'Luck Went India's Way, No One Was Impressive': West Indies Great On 1983 World Cup Final - sports.ndtv.com - India

'Luck Went India's Way, No One Was Impressive': West Indies Great On 1983 World Cup Final

Former West Indies pacer Andy Roberts feels India were "lucky" to win the World Cup in 1983. Roberts, who is considered the father of modern West Indian fast bowling, won the World Cup twice with West Indies in 1975 and 1979. However, Roberts and West Indies failed to defend their title in 1983, losing to India in the final. The Kapil Dev-led side defeated West Indies not once, but twice during the event in 1983. However, Roberts said none of the Indian cricketers impressed him in the final.

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West Indies - Vivian Richards - Kapil Dev - Sunil Gavaskar - Roger Binny - "Realised We Could Go Far...": BCCI President Roger Binny On How India Won 1983 World Cup - sports.ndtv.com - Manchester - India - Sri Lanka

"Realised We Could Go Far...": BCCI President Roger Binny On How India Won 1983 World Cup

On Sunday, June 25, India celebrated the 40th anniversary of its maiden ICC Cricket World Cup triumph. On the same day in 1983, India defeated two-time defending champions West Indies to win the third edition of the World Cup, known as the Prudential Cup back then. In the final, India managed to defend a low total of 183 against a star-studded West Indian side, featuring the likes of Sir Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards and others. However, the most important factor behind India's triumph was the fact that they beat West Indies not once, but twice during the tournament.

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Vivian Richards - Javed Miandad - Watch: Viv Richards, Javed Miandad Engage In Cycling Race On The Sidelines Of Pakistan Junior League - sports.ndtv.com - Australia - Pakistan

Watch: Viv Richards, Javed Miandad Engage In Cycling Race On The Sidelines Of Pakistan Junior League

During their playing days, Sir Vivian Richards and Javed Miandad were fierce competitors on the field. The West Indies and Pakistan greats were the chief architects of many memorable wins. Richards played 121 Tests scoring 8540 runs at an average of 50.23. He scored 24 tons and 45 half-centuries. Miandad played 124 Tests scoring 8832 runs at an average of 52.57. he scored 23 tons and 43 half-centuries. Recently, the two greats met on the sidelines of the Pakistan Junior League where they are mentors. They even engaged in a fun cycling race that had the fans present in splits.

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Vivian Richards - Javed Miandad - PCB to manage all six teams of its junior T20 league after failing to attract bids for team rights - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - Belgium - Denmark - Netherlands - Scotland - Australia - Canada - Austria - Zimbabwe - Uae - Ireland - Sri Lanka - Saudi Arabia - Afghanistan - Bangladesh - Pakistan - Singapore - Lahore - Nepal

PCB to manage all six teams of its junior T20 league after failing to attract bids for team rights

Pakistan Junior League T20 after failing to sell the team rights. The board announced on Tuesday that the inaugural PJL would go ahead with the teams managed directly by the board from October 6-21.

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Sachin Tendulkar - Vivian Richards - Cheteshwar Pujara - Cheteshwar Pujara Completes 5,000 runs In List A Cricket - sports.ndtv.com - India - Sri Lanka - county Sussex

Cheteshwar Pujara Completes 5,000 runs In List A Cricket

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has completed 5,000 List A cricket runs. India's Test veteran accomplished this landmark during his side's One Day Cup match against Middlesex at Hove on Tuesday. Pujara unleashed a rare side of him during his side Sussex's match against Middlesex, smashing 132 runs in just 90 balls with 20 fours and two sixes. He was striking runs at a great strike rate of 146.66.

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West Indies - Kyle Mayers - Vivian Richards - John Campbell - Jermaine Blackwood - Joshua Da-Silva - Kraigg Brathwaite - West Indies Name 12-Member Squad For First Test Against Bangladesh - sports.ndtv.com - Bangladesh

West Indies Name 12-Member Squad For First Test Against Bangladesh

Cricket West Indies on Thursday announced the 12-member squad for the first test match against Bangladesh. The two-match series will start on June 16 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The second match of the series will be played at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St.Lucia. The 12-man squad included three uncapped players. Devon Thomas, Gudakesh Motie and Anderson Phillip will be the three uncapped Test players. Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to captain West Indies during the two-Test series, with veteran seamer Kemar Roach still a chance to be included as the 13th player.

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Virat Kohli - Vivian Richards - When Virat Kohli Made Space For Viv Richards' Luggage By "Removing His Own Bag" - sports.ndtv.com - India

When Virat Kohli Made Space For Viv Richards' Luggage By "Removing His Own Bag"

Virat Kohli has managed to impress many former cricketers with his domination with a bat in hand over the years. Kohli has been regarded by many greats and legends of the game as one of the best batters of the current generation. This long list included Windies great Sir Vivian Richards, who has often praised Kohli for his batting, leadership and attitude on the field, several times in the past.

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Jos Buttler - Rohit Sharma - Vivian Richards - Rajasthan Royals - Jos Buttler Names This Indian As His Dream Opening Partner From Current Era - sports.ndtv.com - India - Delhi - Kolkata - Bangalore

Jos Buttler Names This Indian As His Dream Opening Partner From Current Era

Jos Buttler is having a dream run with the bat for Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing season as he has already smashed three centuries. His first ton came against Mumbai Indians and the second was against Kolkata Knight Riders. His latest ton came against Delhi Capitals on Friday and this performance helped the Royals move to the top spot in the points table. Buttler's performance has helped Rajasthan post big scores on the board consistently. Buttler is the current holder of the Orange Cup in the ongoing season with 491 runs from seven games and he would hope to continue with his performances. The England wicketkeeper-batter has named two players, one each from the past and current era, as his dream opening partners.

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