Where Are India's 1983 World Cup Winners Now?

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1983 World Cup winning Indian team [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]1983 World Cup winning Indian team [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

June 25, 1983: the day Indian cricket stopped being the underdog and became a giant slayer. Nobody gave Kapil Dev's men a chance but they pulled off the unthinkable.

They beat Clive Lloyd’s mighty West Indies in the final by 43 runs at the Mecca of cricket, Lord’s. That day, a team of fearless men changed the script forever. But where are these legends now? Let’s take a look at where are India's 1983 World Cup winners now?

Kapil Dev

India's World Cup winning captain, Kapil Dev hung up his boots in 1994, but he is far from retired. He is a successful businessman who owns Dev Musco Lighting and is still a voice of authority in cricket circles. He is also a frequent commentator and the President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar has never left the cricket scene. After retirement, he got into commentary and advisory roles and even headed the ICC cricket committee. He is still out there in the commentary box where he shares is insights on the game.

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri started with mic duties, then moved into the dugout, coaching India during Virat Kohli's reign. Now he is back where he belongs, on the mic, calling the game with his trademark punchlines. Be it "Tracer bullet" or "He’s nailed it," Shastri is still batting on all fronts.

Roger Binny

The highest wicket-taker in the 1983 World Cup, Roger Binny became the President of the BCCI in October 2022. As per BCCI rules, he will step down in July 2025 upon turning 70, with Vice-President Rajeev Shukla expected to take over in the interim until fresh elections are held.

Kris Srikkanth

Fearless opener, Kris Srikkanth went on to become India’s Chief Selector when the Men in Blue won the 2011 World Cup. Still active in the cricketing circuit as a commentator, the man who never held back is now a Goodwill Ambassador for Vision 2020 India.

Mohinder Amarnath

The Player of the Match in both the semi-final and the final, Amarnath transitioned into commentary and coaching. He once famously labelled selectors a “bunch of jokers,” but later became one himself. He also co-authored his autobiography, Fearless and occasionally appears as a cricket expert.

Dilip Vengsarkar

Dilip Vengsarkar has been shaping young careers for decades now. The Elf-Vengsarkar Academy he set up in 1995 has been a solid nursery. He was also Chief Selector when Virat Kohli made his debut. Recently, he has taken up the role of Cricket Advisor to the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Syed Kirmani

The man with safe hands behind the stumps has taken a step back from the limelight. But when he speaks, the cricketing world listens. He may not be in the thick of things, but he still gets invited to share his take every now and then.

Madan Lal

Madan Lal, the all-rounder with the golden arm, served on the Selection Committee in the early 2000s. These days, you’ll catch him on cricket panels giving his two cents on India’s performances.

Yashpal Sharma

A vital cog in that ’83 team, Yashpal Sharma passed away in July 2021 after a massive heart attack. He had a brief stint as an umpire and later served as a selector.

Sandeep Patil

Sandeep Patil’s journey post-retirement is filled with variety. From coaching India and India A to taking Kenya to the 2003 WC semis, to becoming India’s chief selector, he has done it all. Last year, he took up a five-year deal to head a private NCA-style facility in Kolkata.

Balwinder Sandhu

The man who clean bowled Gordon Greenidge now enjoys a peaceful life. He coached Mumbai and Punjab and worked with the National Cricket Academy. He also helped in the making of 83, the Bollywood flick. These days, he is enjoying his retirement swing.

Kirti Azad

Kirti Azad switched from cricket to politics soon after retiring. He was with BJP for two decades, moved to Congress, and is now with Trinamool Congress.

Sunil Valson

Valson was part of India's 1983 World Cup squad but didn’t get to play a single game. He never played for India again either. Since then, he has kept a low profile. Not much is known about his life today.