Sunil Gavaskar reveals turning point of 1983 WC campaign, lauds Kapil Dev's leadership

Thursday marked 37th anniversary of India lifting its first ODI World Cup in 1983. 1983 World Cup final is one of India's most memorable matches as India defended a modest total of 183 against mighty West Indies team. At start of World Cup, t many considered India as team that could actually lift World Cup. However, contrary to all expectations, India mand to do unthinkable as y became first team besides  West Indies to lay ir hands on coveted silverware. 

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Sunil Gavaskar reveals moment that changed India's mindset during 1983 World Cup, heaps praise on Kapil Dev

Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was a key member of that World Cup-winning squ, h revealed turning point of 1983 World Cup campaign on a chat show. While speaking on Breakfast with Champions, Sunil Gavaskar said that his biggest triumph was 1983 World Cup win and ded that he still can't get over it. Sunil Gavaskar furr said that he doesn't watch old cricket videos generally but he can watch 1983 World Cup final again and again.

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Sunil Gavaskar termed 1983 World Cup final win as incredible and said that body gave m a chance. He ded that when y left for World Cup from India, even y didn't believe y could do it. But after defeating defending champions West Indies in  first league match in Manchester, Indian team realised that y h beaten mighty Caribbean team in ir own backyard just prior to marquee event. Having beaten m again in ir very first match in English conditions me m believe y can win World Cup.

Sunil Gavaskar furr lauded Kapil Dev's captaincy and said that World Cup-winning captain h a positive aura around him, which was incredible. He ded that re was thing impossible with Kapil Dev. Sunil Gavaskar also went on to laud Kapil Dev 175 kck against Zimbabwe.  'Little Master' described Kapil Dev 175 kck as 'batting of highest class' and arguably 'greatest ODI hundred he has ever seen.'

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Sunil Gavaskar ded it was a pity that Kapil Dev 175 kck was t recorded for television viewing. 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.

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.

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