NEW DELHI: For Indian cricket lovers of radio days, the Oval is almost a sacred spot. Here in 1971 Ajit Wadekar-led India vanquished England in England for the first time. Coming 24 years after the country had gained freedom and on the heels of a seemingly improbable away 1-0 series win over the West Indies, the triumph felt like the beginning of a new era. The Times of India’s headline -“India’s Finest Hour” -aptly captured the nation’s mood. Over the decades, the Oval has been a site of several other outstanding performances by India.
Here’s a select list of men who took centerstage there:
