‘We should give resistance’: What Kapil Dev said after India were bowled out for 183 in 1983 World Cup finalcricketUpdated: Jun 24, 2020 18:38 ISTThe 1983 World Cup final between India and West Indies saw Indian team on the back foot after getting bundled out for 183. Being asked to bat first, West Indies bowling attack comprising of Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Malcolm Marshall and Michael Holding ran through India’s batting line-up. But a pep-talk from skipper Kapil Dev changed the atmosphere in the team. The image of skipper Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup trophy at Lord’s is still etched in the minds of every Indian cricket fan. At a time when cricket was dominated by West Indies, Australia, New Zealand and others, a total underdog Indians became the world champions,” Srikkanth said.

Source: Hindustan Times June 24, 2020 12:20 UTC