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Kapil's Devils' Day of Glory: Read a comic on Team India's historic 1983 Cricket World Cup win

On 25 June 1983, the Indian cricket team led by captain Kapil Dev faced off against West Indies at Lord's, for the final of the Prudential Cup. That match marked India's first-ever Cricket World Cup win. On its 37th anniversary, sports writer and caricaturist Austin Coutinho looks back on the highlights of India's victory.

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Austin Coutinho|Jun 27, 2020, 09:40:19 IST

On 25 June 1983, the Indian cricket team led by captain Kapil Dev faced off against West Indies at Lord's, for the final of the Prudential Cup. That match marked India's first-ever Cricket World Cup win. On its 37th anniversary, sports writer and caricaturist Austin Coutinho looks back on the highlights of India's victory. World Cup 83 Comic 640Also readThought had no scope after being bowled out for 183: Kris Srikkanth on 1983 World Cup final win

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Austin Coutinho is a sportswriter and cartoonist based in Mumbai. Formerly a fast bowler who was a Ranji Trophy probable in the 1980s for the city, Coutinho retired as senior manager (CRM) from Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers in December 2014. Coutinho was former president of the Mumbai District Football Association, a coaching committee member of the Mumbai Cricket Association, and a member of Maharashtra’s Sport Committee. A coach and mental trainer, he has mentored some top class cricketers and footballers. Coutinho has also authored 6 books on sport and has contributed articles, cartoons and quizzes to some of the best newspapers and sports portals in the country.

First Published:Jun 25, 2020, 11:14:42 IST
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