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LONDON, June 25 (1983)-This was the roseate day of the apotheosis of Indian cricket, the day on which the World Cup was won by a team which was until then as remote from the zenith of achievement in limited overs cricket as the traditional is from the modern. In a match filled with dramatics that came in waves, created to a large extent by insipid batting from the challenger as well as the defending champion, India proved itself capable of keeping its nerves together and cash in on the openings that were first given and then seized. As fortunes fluctuated wildly on a bright but pleasantly cool day at Lord's, the West Indian batting let down by its specialists, who tossed too many wickets away, could not cope with efficient and accurate Indian bowling that made up for what the side itself had lost in batting. The principle of blending aggression and caution to suit the game plan of striking from a position of strength was forsaken by both teams in sudden and thoughtless assaults on bowling which picked up in efficiency levels on every gain. — R. Mohan
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