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‘An Obvious Choice': Ayaz Memon On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy In The Upcoming World Cup
The stage is set for the 13th edition of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. After the completion of the three match ODI series against Australia, the Indian men’s cricket team will gear up to play the world cup from October 5. High on confidence and riding on the victory of the Asia Cup 2023 winners’ title, the Indian team will be playing the...
‘The Final Wasn't Easy For India': Ayaz Memon On 2011 India Vs Sri Lanka World Cup Final
It’s been over 12 years since India lifted the 2011 World Cup, but the fond visuals of MS Dhoni hitting the final six, the team carrying Sachin Tendulkar on their shoulders, Gautam Gambhir’s crucial innings and the celebrations that followed are still afresh. Not only the visuals, but discussions surrounding the final match between...
‘Tendulkar Got Many Lives': Ayaz Memon On Tense India-Pak Semi-Final in 2011 World Cup
When India plays Pakistan, tensions are always rife and the pressure is always high. But the 2011 Cricket World Cup semi-final, played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, remains etched in cricket history for more reasons than one. First, it was a tight win for India, which prevailed by 29 runs. The match was also a...
‘Mental Conditioning A Profound Need': Ayaz Memon On Paddy Upton's Role In India's 2011 WC Victory
If there is one moment that will remain etched in the memories of all Indian cricket lovers, it is the 2011 Cricket World Cup final when Dhoni “finished it off in style” and India lifted the “World Cup after 28 years”. The world cup took place on India’s home turf, making the victory all the more special. In the...
‘It Was A Grim Situation': Ayaz Memon On Ganguly-Chapell Fallout And India's 2007 World Cup Letdown
A series of events in 2005 and 2006 led to a much-talked-about controversy at the time in the Indian cricket team. The ‘Captain vs Coach’ feud between Saurav Ganguly and Greg Chapell, resulted in Ganguly’s removal as the captain and also as a team member in the squad. The dispute was so intense that even after almost 15 years, in...
‘Everybody Was Upstaged By Ponting In The Final': Ayaz Memon On India's Crushing Defeat In 2003 ICC World Cup
The memories and wounds of the 2003 Cricket World Cup final in Johannesburg, South Africa may still be fresh for many cricket fans. It was when team India, which had been picking up pace and winning handsomely, faced an agonising defeat at the hands of the Australian team. “Australians were the benchmark,” veteran sports...
‘Indians Played Like A Team Possessed': Ayaz Memon On India's Iconic Win Against Pakistan In 2003 ICC World Cup
Flashback to March 1, 2003. The stage was set at Centurion Park in South Africa, and memories of that historic day in 1983, when India won their maiden World Cup, were still afresh in the minds of millions of fans. Just like in '83, India found itself facing a formidable opponent in Pakistan. The atmosphere was electric, awaiting a...
‘Self-Belief, Leadership': Ayaz Memon On How Vivian Richards' Wicket Turned India's Fortune In 1983 World Cup
Flashback June 25, 1983. The underdog Indian team pulled off a remarkable upset against the formidable West Indies side, clinching their first-ever World Cup title. The match, which took place at Lord's Cricket Ground, is etched in cricketing history. While India had surprised everyone by reaching the finals, the wicket of Vivian...
