Sunil Gavaskar believes Kapil Dev's 175 in 1983 World Cup 'turned Indian cricket around'

Thursday marked 37th anniversary of former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev played a sensational kck of 175 runs against Zimbabwe in what was virtually a kck-out game of 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup. wonderful innings is still etched in minds of cricket fans. Kapil Dev 175 kck is still considered one of best ODI innings of all-time.

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Sunil Gavaskar terms Kapil Dev's 175 against Zimbabwe as greatest ODI hundred

People are still in awe of Kapil Dev 175 innings. However, one person who has shown his appreciation for innings on more than one occasion is ar former India captain Sunil Gavaskar. 'Little Master' h described Kapil Dev 175 kck as 'batting of highest class' and arguably 'greatest ODI hundred he has ever seen.'

Sunil Gavaskar was speaking on a chat show Breakfast with Champions where he spoke in length about Kapil Dev 175 innings. Sunil Gavaskar said that Kapil Dev h a positive aura around him. He ded it was a pity that Kapil Dev 175 kck was t recorded for television vieweing. match was reportedly t covered live by official brocasters of tournament, who were on a strike that day and hence video foot of that game is available.

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Sunil Gavaskar opined that Kapil Dev 175 kck was a game transforming moment for t just that match itself, but Indian cricket as a whole, since mentality of batting in ODI cricket changed ever since. Sunil Gavaskar went on to say that he h never seen that kind of batting quality in his playing days.

Gavaskar's comments can come as a surprise to many since it was believed that he and Kapil Dev were t in best of terms during ir playing days as BCCI kept juggling between m when it comes to becoming India's captain. However, Sunil Gavaskar's praise warmed Kapil's heart as on same show, 'Haryana Hurricane' out of mutual respect, claimed that Gavaskar was 'ultimate professional Indian cricket could ever have' and 'was at ar level as a player'.

After winning toss at Tunbridge Wells against Zimbabwe, Kapil Dev decided to bat first. However, Team India h worst possible start as y lost ir first five wickets at a score of 17 runs. But n entered Kapil Dev and rest is history. former skipper rescued his side at that time from getting humiliated in mega event.

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Kapil Dev went on to score a 138-ball 175 while batting with tail-enders to take score to 266 for 8 in 60 overs. In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 235 as Man Lal (3/42), Roger Binny (2/45) and Kapil (1/32) starred with ball. After defeating Zimbabwe, India secured a 118-run win over Australia. In semi-final, y beat England and went on to thrash West Indies in final at Lord’s to lift ir first World Cup.

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