June 25th 1983: When India stunned the world champions

Exactly 33 years from today, June the 25th, India defeated the then unconquerable Clive Lloyd-led West Indies to win their maiden World Cup trophy, then called the Prudential Cup. The win changed the face of cricket in India which was a hockey powerhouse at that time.

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Pankaj Samantray
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1983 World Cup maiden World Cup trophy