Key Takeaways From The 1983 World Cup For India

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Victory is a thousand times sweeter when you’re the underdog. The 1983 world cup winning Indian team is one of the biggest testimonies to this…

Introduction

On 25th June, 1983, The Indian Cricket Team made history, as they won the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time. Lord’s was the scene for India’s greatest cricketing triumph at the time, as they beat two-time winners West Indies by 43 runs to lift the coveted trophy.

There are moments in sporting history that live forever. Indian Cricket Captain Kapil Dev holding aloft the Prudential World Cup on the balcony at Lord’s in London or gleefully spraying champagne on the frenzied crowds is certainly one of them- Opines Noted Sports Astrologer & Strategist, Hirav Shah.

Event Highlights In Hirav’s Words

1.Kapil Dev famously became the first Indian captain to lift the Cricket World Cup on the 25th of June 1983.

2.Their route to the final saw to them comfortably make it through Group B with four wins from six, before seeing off hosts England at Old Trafford in the semi-final.

3.They came up against the Windies in the final – who were on the hunt for a hat-trick of World Cup titles – but were to be shocked by a determined Indian bowling line-up.

4. Finally, D-Day came. The Indian batting line up didn’t perform as well they perhaps would’ve liked, bowled out for a fighting, but low 183. Kris Srikkanth top scored with 38.

5.The West Indies’ run chase didn’t start off too well, when Balwinder Singh Sandhu clipped Gordon Greenidge’s off-stump.

6.But until Viv Richards was at the crease, West Indies were with more than just a chance. Until this happened…

7.Richards mistimed a hook over mid-wicket off Madan Lal. As the ball sailed over the infield, one fielder raced towards the boundary ropes. Kapil Dev pulled off a stunning catch, holding on to the ball from behind his shoulder.

8.The West Indies were taken aback. This was not the way, their script was supposed to go. With their tails up and using the pitch and weather conditions to their advantage, India managed to take wickets at regular intervals until all that stood between them and sweet victory was Michael Holding. Step up Mohinder Amarnath.

9.This one match changed so much about the game. While the West Indies would continue to produce players of incredible talent, they would never dominate the sport again.

10.As for India? Well, Kapil’s Devils started a whole new success story, one that has been going stronger ever since.

The Underdog Advantage

Underdogs are ambitious…
” Never under-estimate them thinking they are Beginners.

If things fall in place, they can indeed be Winners.”

It’s not that the underdogs always win. Instead, it’s because they are not afraid of losing—they know what it feels like, and have learned to pick themselves up and get back in the race, even if they lose again. In a nutshell, they maintain an underdog mindset, whether they’re winning or losing- Says India’s Favourite Sports Strategist and Adviser, Hirav Shah.

Takeaways

1.You Never Look Back – You are not worried about who is chasing your tail. Instead, you simply march forward with ideas and optimism. There is no fear of who might catch up. Instead, the focus is only on who you need to beat and how you’re going to do it.

2. No “Ways” – You don’t have “ways” yet. A surefire way to suffer an unrecoverable loss is to win, and then create immovable expectations that the way in which you won will work tomorrow and every day in the future.

True champions, those who learn to win consistently in any endeavor, understand that they need to constantly improve, evolve and reinvent their approach.

3. You’re Not Trying To Defend Any Reputation- Your expectations are yours. One of the biggest benefits of having an underdog mindset is that your expectations are yours, and yours-alone. As an underdog, the world (especially when there’s data and stats) expects you not to win. And, psychologically, this can be one of the most motivating elements in any competition—because you’re not trying to defend a reputation.

4. Your Priorities Are Yours – Your priorities are your priorities. In business, we often talk about values and purpose. These are the things you truly care about.

And, an underdog mindset allows you to remain focused on your purpose and values, rather than defending your title as the winner. Think about it. People and companies are always talking about their priorities. Your priorities never need to be mentioned. They are revealed in what you do.

5. As Long As You Continue To Improve, You Are Constantly Winning – The result you create is always above and beyond. Let’s face it; there’s nothing scarier than a determined underdog.

Why?

Because even if they continue to lose the battles, they slowly chip away at the winner with the intention of finally winning the war. This means, as long as the underdog continues to improve, they’re consistently winning- Explains Hirav Shah.