Daily Quiz | On 1983 World Cup

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June 25 was already part of Indian cricket folklore much before Kapil Dev lifted the Prudential Cup at Lord’s in 1983. In what way is the date historic?

Answer : India made its Test debut against England on that same day and venue in 1932

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Which member of the team, who played in all the matches, had featured in all of India’s matches in the 1975 and 1979 World Cup?

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Name the countries that India played against in the group stage before qualifying for the semifinals against England?

Answer : Australia, West Indies, and Zimbabwe

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What is common to Yashpal Sharma, Madan Lal, Kapil Dev, Roger Binny, and Mohinder Amarnath?

Answer : They were the Indians who won the Man-of-the-Match awards in the event, with Amarnath getting two (semifinal and final)

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There was one player in the victorious squad who did not get to play even a single match. Name this unlucky, yet champion member.

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In a tournament where everything went right for the country, which Indians set the records for the most number of catches and wickets?

Answer : Kapil Dev (7 catches) and Roger Binny (18 wickets)

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A rich ending to the quiz. What was the prize money given to the winning team along with the trophy and individual medals?