1. Kapil Dev’s 175* was the first century by an Indian in ODIs.
We all know Kapil Dev’s exploits when he came in to bat at 17/5 and scored 175 not out in the 1983 World Cup against Zimbabwe. But did you also know that this century was the first by an Indian in ODIs?
2. Kapil Dev be the fittest of them all.
Kapil Dev did not miss a single match during his career of 16 years because of an injury. He was also never run out during the 184 innings. He is only closely rivaled by South African AB De Villiers who has not missed a match during his career of close to 10 years. Fittest people of their era!
3. Hashim Amla doesn’t endorse liquor.
Hashim Amla being the devout Muslim that he is, does not endorse the national team’s sponsor Castle Lager which is a beer brand. For this reason, he does not get match fees except for award money, like Man of the Match or Series. Respect to the man!
ST ASTONISHING ONE IS...........
4. Debashish Mohanty and the case of the ’99 World Cup logo.
Remember the Odiya bowler who opened the bowling for India alongside Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad at the ’99 World Cup in England? Did you know that the logo of that World Cup was based on the action of this little-known bowler? A promising career cut short by injuries and lack of opportunities.
