tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13193810.post3579091262754407340..comments2023-03-27T18:01:05.508+03:00Comments on Joel's Jottings: I cheered, like I did in 1983.Joel Indrupatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433075758871321417noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13193810.post-79760352396187109172011-04-06T22:27:14.295+03:002011-04-06T22:27:14.295+03:00Also I would add that 1983 win is greater as that ...Also I would add that 1983 win is greater as that really made us (Indians) a cricket crazy nation. Also, it gave confidence to our neighbors that they can also win some day and they eventually did... and today Asia is powerhouse of cricket - money wise and talent wise also...P V Anandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245830602938468177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13193810.post-71571254035104121492011-04-04T20:55:04.975+03:002011-04-04T20:55:04.975+03:00I personally regard 1983 triumph as the Greatest e...I personally regard 1983 triumph as the Greatest ever!!! I mean defeating Australia, England & WI in those times was indeed incredible!!! And to think of the fact that India had only won 6 ODIs (3 of them against SL, 1 against East Africa, only 2 against Eng was of any note) till then. India rose as a Cricketing Nation at WC 1983!!! 2011 was also awesome. This maybe the Greatest ODI team along with another one which won the B&H World Championships in Australia in 1984-1985!!! Thanks Mr. Joel for taking me into the memory lane!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116291071702505460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13193810.post-37273600304764802232011-04-04T20:28:04.102+03:002011-04-04T20:28:04.102+03:00Vamshi, your dad's right. We will never forget...Vamshi, your dad's right. We will never forget the moment. We had all watched it sitting in your front room. Your dad was to marry only five years after that, and so, you guys, obviously, didnt arrive until much later. We - including your grandfather, I think - were trying our best to control our cheers at the fall of every West Indian wicket, so that we dont wake everyone up. And yes, I was not a huge fan, like many others were, but I used to keep a record of lots of cricket data in my mind, which even avid cricket watchers never knew. But its wonderful to relive those moments again, in 2011 now. Lets just hope that you will see another world cup victory before your children arrive ;-)Joel Indrupatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10433075758871321417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13193810.post-7611793617233333512011-04-04T17:13:01.480+03:002011-04-04T17:13:01.480+03:00The moment india won dad said that he watched the ...The moment india won dad said that he watched the 1983 WC with you on a black & white tv... and he said that you didnt cherish the moment to the fullest( may be you were not THAT cricket crazy then :P ).. so this is the time uncle.. cherish the moment and lets celebrate it together ( in different countries though :D )..vamshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10508651276477963775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13193810.post-75566603917722323912011-04-04T16:59:10.745+03:002011-04-04T16:59:10.745+03:00Yes Anand. I agree. But in 1983, no one expected I...Yes Anand. I agree. But in 1983, no one expected India to win. West Indies were the ultimate team who simply terrified the world. India faught them valiantly silencing those who thought India will just concede! <br /><br />Now, India's form is good. cricket popularity is at the peak. Our team's composition was top rate. Everyone expected India to win.Joel Indrupatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10433075758871321417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13193810.post-78875111331860480482011-04-04T16:52:51.378+03:002011-04-04T16:52:51.378+03:00Joel, thats very nicely put. I think most of us ha...Joel, thats very nicely put. I think most of us have the same story to tell when we compare both the matches. Lets not forget that in 2011, India defeated 4 world cup winners - WI, AUS, PAK, SL.<br />But I still appreciate your jottings!!<br />AnandP V Anandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245830602938468177noreply@blogger.com