Yashpal Sharma's Birth Anniversary: Look At Late Cricketer's Top Batting Performances

A new chapter in the history of cricket was written in 1983 after India defeated West Indies to clinch their maiden World Cup title. Even after 40 years, all the fans look back to that day with big smile on their faces. The Kapil Dev-led side registered a 43-run victory over West Indies in the summit clash on June 25, 1983 at Lord's in England. With Kapil leading from the front, the likes of Mohinder Amarnath, Sunil Gavaskar, and Roger Binny also contributed in team's victory. Apart from them, one player who played a major role in the entire tournament was batter Yashpal Sharma. On the occasion of his 69th birth anniversary, let's have a look at his career.

Yashpal Sharma born on August 11, 1954, was a member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning squad and was known for his unshakable courage that in the late 70s and early 80s provided strength to the Indian middle order.

Sharma played 37 Tests and 42 One-Day Internationals for India during his six-year career, scoring 1,606 and 883 runs respectively. He passed away on July 13 in 2021.

He scored two centuries and 13 fifties for India between 1978 and 1985.

Former India cricketer Yashpal Sharma was regarded as one of the best middle-order batsmen of his generation. The fearless attitude of tearing apart opposing bowlers helped India win their first World Cup in 1983. Sharma had earned the trust of the Indian supporters since the first match of the season.

He represented his nation in 37 Tests and 42 ODIs, scoring two centuries and 13 fifties for India between 1978 and 1985.

Having made his ODI debut against Pakistan in 1978, the right-hander was given his first Test cap against England at Lord's. Five years later, he would win the Cricket World Cup with India at the same