18 February,2011 09:13 AM IST | | Rohan Koli
Was there a secret behind India's success at the 1983 World Cup? If there was, it could well have been the good sense of humour every member of the side possessed.
"The best thing about the 1983 team was that we enjoyed each other's company. We had fun and each member had a terrific sense of humour. We used to tease and pull each other's leg whenever we got an opportunity. No one was spared including Sunil Gavaskar," said Balvinder Singh Sandhu, who got India the first wicket of the 1983 final against the West Indies. Sandhu, who has written a book on his 1983 teammates, clean bowled Gordon Greenidge for 1.
"Whoever reads this book will not only remember my teammates for the quality cricket they played, but also for their human side," Sandhu added. Co-author, Austin Coutinho is a former fast bowler, who was known for his skills on the club circuit.
