NEW DELHI: India marks the 41st anniversary of its first World Cup victory today, celebrating the historic win under the leadership of Kapil Dev.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah and former cricketer Kirti Azad expressed their gratitude to the 1983 World Cup team for inspiring generations. The victory remains a significant milestone in Indian cricket history.
Jay Shah shared his reflections on social media, describing the event as a defining moment for Indian cricket that continues to inspire the nation.
"Reflecting on 41 years since India's historic first World Cup victory under @therealkapildev's leadership in 1983. A defining moment for Indian cricket that continues to inspire us all," Shah wrote on X.
Kirti Azad also took to social media to commemorate the occasion.
"#25thJune in #1983 India #WorldChampion #Cricket #41stAnniversary [?] @KirtiAzaad @therealkapildev @RaviShastriOfc," Azad wrote on X.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) highlighted the victory as a landmark moment.
"#OnThisDay in 1983! A historic victory & a landmark moment for Indian cricket #TeamIndia led by @therealkapildev, were crowned champions for the very first time as they clinched the World Cup title," BCCI wrote on X.
In the 1983 World Cup, India defeated the mighty West Indies, who were two-time defending champions, by 43 runs in the final to lift the coveted trophy.
Kapil Dev's team managed to score just 183 runs, with Andy Roberts taking three wickets for the Windies. Despite the modest total, India's bowlers effectively restricted the West Indies' scoring. Mohinder Amarnath captured the final wicket of Michael Holding, clinching India's first World Cup title. The West Indies were bowled out for 140.
