TOP -10 MOST ICONIC PICTURES OF INDIAN CRICKET
TOP -10 MOST ICONIC PICTURES OF INDIAN CRICKET: Indian cricket has a very rich history. From winning the World Cup in 1983 to dominating both Tests and ODIs, supported by some legendary performances. The entire history of Indian cricket is difficult to describe in words. There are photos that showcase some of the best events in the game. Even though there are a lot of memories of Indian cricket.h
Here are the top 10 most iconic moments in the history of Indian cricket which can never be forgotten.
Kapil dev receiving World Cup
1983 is the year that was the most memorable year for cricket in India. India went to England to play in the world cup and was considered weak in the tournament. The 1983 World Cup victory by India. Led by Kapil Dev, which turned out to be a golden moment for the sport in the country. This World Cup victory popularized cricket to the heights. After which many people in the country decided to pursue cricket.
Sourav Ganguly at lords
India was facing defeat in the Natwest tri-series final at Lords in 2002. At that point, Mohammad Kaif and Yuvraj Singh teamed up to pull off an unlikely victory. The run-chase of 325 was completed. The skipper of India was soon exposed on the fabled balcony, bare-chested. India triumphed. Ganguly got Andrew Flintoff back by winning.
MS dhoni’s world cup winning six
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain cool of India, is remembered for his legendary six. It helped his country win its second ICC World Cup in 2011 and became one of the sport’s most successful captains. This photo was taken on April 2, 2011, during India vs. Sri Lanka World Cup final.
Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in an over
In the 19th over of an ICC World Twenty20 match at Durban on September 19, 200. Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh responded to the barrage of insults directed at him by team England by hitting Stuart Broad for six sixes. India experienced one of the greatest moments in T20. Turned out to be an unforgettable moment for all the cricket fans watching him in the stadium live.
10000th run of Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar was known as the first “little master” in India. Gavaskar had accomplished everything, including taking on the West Indies without a helmet and racking up runs quickly. The mark of 10,000 runs, which looks like Mount Everest, is still a record. Gavaskar was left to lead the way. And it had to happen while Pakistan was the opponent. When “Sunny” scampered through for his 63rd run during the fourth Test at Ahmedabad, the mountaintop was scaled. India experienced a moment that would live in history while the world set a new record.
Last innings of the master blaster
In the final Test, when Sachin Tendulkar played, Crowd, chanted “Sachin-Sachin” when the master blaster stepped out to for batting. Wankhede Stadium was fully crowded with fans to watch Tendulkar playing his last and 200th Test. The great hitter took a fleeting glance up at the sky which is still an iconic moment for the fans. Atul Kamble, a photojournalist with Mid-Day Media, photographed that scene. India now has a permanent memory of that historical moment thanks to the image, which received the Wisden-MCC Photo of the Year award.
A 10-wicket haul
On February 7, 1999, Anil Kumble shocked the cricketing world. By being the second bowler, after England’s Jim Laker (1956), to take a perfect ten wickets in a single Test inning against Pakistan. 4/75 in 1st innings and 10/74 in the 2nd innings during Pakistan’s tour to India’s second Test in Delhi. Kumble destroyed the Pakistan lineup in the second innings of the second Test, in cricketing history it was a true act of magic. After recording 10/53 against Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, Laker was the first to achieve the milestone.
Anil Kumble broken jaw
Indian leg spinner Anil Kumble, who is a true fighter, was famed for his determination and strong attitude. He showed by bowling with a broken jaw in the Antigua Test against West Indies. He managed to dismiss Windies star Brian Lara while bowling.
Grabbing the championships trophy
The Champions Trophy was the only ICC trophy that MS Dhoni was lacking. Captain Cool did it by winning the championship match against England. Additionally, MS Dhoni became the first captain to win the World T20, World Cup, and Champions Trophy.
First T-20 World cup
India won its first T-20 world cup in 2007. MS Dhoni’s masterstroke in the last over to give the bowl to Joginder Sharma turned out a successful move and made India win. No one thought of winning the tournament without experienced players like Sachin, Ganguly, etc but the boys did it.