Updated On: 17 May, 2019 08:02 AM IST | | A Correspondent
We conceded 51 extras, ended up overshooting our time limit, and got only 46 overs to chase down 252. We lost by three runs, a massive blow to our prospects in the tournament

Mohammad Azharuddin takes a catch to dismiss Pak's Saeed Anwar off Venkatesh Prasad during their 1999 World Cup match at Manchester. Pics/Getty Images
Beating Pakistan
I have fond memories of the Pakistan game. I was thrilled to get the dangerous Saeed Anwar out, well caught by Azhar at second slip. Anwar was one of the top batsmen in the world, and could finish off a game if he got going. I also remember that we had to walk a distance from the dressing room for lunch. On the way back, I bumped into Mr Jagmohan Dalmiya, then the ICC president. We had posted 227, and when he saw me, he grabbed me and said, 'Aaj jitna hai.' I am glad we did!
Winning on a Reserve day
This tournament was the first time a match was to resume on the reserve day from the point where it stopped the previous day if there was rain. It was a completely different experience, and I remember coming back the following morning to defeat England in Birmingham. I was on the far side of the ground, away from the pavilion, and the crowd rushed in when the last wicket fell. I was helpless, I just allowed the spectators to carry me back to the dressing room.