Memories from 1983 world Cup

There are moments in sporting history that live forever. 1983 World Cup win at Lord's was one such memorable moment in the Indian Cricket history. CRICKETNMORE compiled some famous quotes made during and after the 1983 World Cup.

"Team if this is not a winning total its definitely a fighting total" - Kapil Dev said to the team during the innings break in 1983 World Cup Final

India would be the dark horse of the World Cup - Kim Hughes (Australia Captain in 1983 World Cup) predicted before the tournament

India are playing very well and in Mohinder Amarnath they have one of the best players of fast bowling in the world - Clive Llyod during the group matches

If you look at 183 with the kind of batting line-up that West Indies had, it really should have been a walk in the park for them. It's something that brings goosebumps even after so many years. At times, it is difficult to believe that you were once a part of a World Cup winning team - Sunil Gavaskar in an interview years later after winning the cup

It became a special delivery because it got the wicket of Gordon Greenidge. I was his fan before playing international cricket and I have always been his fan. And I believe that, Greenidge getting bowled, by leaving the ball, he made that delivery more special. I think Greenidge's wicket, combined with the occasion -- that is the final of a World Cup, made that delivery a special delivery - Balwinder Sandhu in an interview

Sunny Gavaskar was dismissed early and after a while, I went up to Jimmy (Mohinder Amarnath) and said I was finding it difficult. The ball was moving around and bouncing a lot. He said you just play your game, don't worry, I am there at the other end. So I decided to go after the bowling - Kris Srikkant

We won the 1983 World Cup but the fact remains that West Indies were by far the better side. We were just confident of doing well on that given day - Kapil Dev

It was the bowling of Mohinder and Kirti that was the turning point. We had a personal score to settle. We had been dismissed as not worthy of reaching the finals and me and my boys were out to prove them wrong - Kapil Dev recollecting memories of India vs England Semi-Final

The Indians have really learned how to field in one-day cricket. But I believe it was their team-work and Kapil's astute captaincy that won them the game - David Gower

It was a top class team performance. The Indians played extremely well. They have been grossly underrated. I don't know why people always expect them to lose - Bob Willis

Kapil's men turn world upside down - London Times Headlines

He's. been able to rally the entire team behind him. He's really done a marvellous job - Clive Llyod speaking about Kapil Dev

We were always the underdogs and this has given us more incentive - Mohinder Amarnath

We have done enough for our grandchildren to talk about - Roger Binny

We clicked because every man threw in everything he had and Kapil led from the front - Man Singh (Manager)

Indian cricket has arrived. And it's here to stay - Clive Llyod after the final

The best part about that dismissal was Madan Lal's urge to bowl that particular over. Madan Lal literally snatched the ball from my hands and went on to bowl that over. When someone has so much confidence, you give in - Kapil Dev on why he gave bowl to Madan Lal

I still don't know from where did he (Kapil) come to take that catch. When Kapil was running back waving to nearest fielder to get out of his way, I knew my time was over - Vivian Richards remembering his dismissal in a TV show

I have some stories to tell my grandchildren - that, yeah, in the World Cup 1983 final, I was the highest scorer  - Kris Srikkanth 

Compiled by CRICKETNMORE