ABP Special: Meet winners of 1983 World Cup | Exclusive Wah Cricket

Kapil Dev, known for his determination, had already done the unthinkable by becoming a fast bowler in a country that was known only for spinners after independence. Exactly 38 years ago, he took the team to a title win that no one had predicted.

He led from the front, like in the match against tournament debutants Zimbabwe -- hammering 175 not out after India had been reduced to 17 for five. India won that match.

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