Syed Kirmani looks back at India's historic WC win

'Kapil's Devils' winning the 1983 World Cup is now a part of cricketing folklore. An unfancied team toppling arguably the greatest cricket team of all time has been one of the most fascinating stories in the game. Syed Kirmani, India's wicket-keeper in that historic win, is unsurprisingly energetic as ever when talking about their campaign. Even after 32 years, the memories are vivid and a tinge of sadness -- 'There are girlfriend days and boyfriend days everywhere but nothing for us.'

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Before we left the shores of India, none of us even thought that we would reach the knockout stages. We were the fourth weakest team in the competition. Looking at the other teams, they had more exposure. India, East Africa, Zimbabawe and probably Sri Lanka. We were called minnows.

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