1983 Vs 2011

I have watched both World Cup crickets of 1983 and 2011. Few observations, comparisons, similarities · In 1983 for whole India it was a stunned Happiness – in 2011 it was a relieved happiness. · Those days we could see the Live telecast in B&W TV only from SFs – whereas now it is from knockout. · We heard Radio commentary in 1983 and in 2011 it is Live in web coverage – even streaming. · AS everyone says in 1983 no one considered India to reach SF. Even after reaching – no one thought we will beat WI in Finals. Whereas from day one for 2011 – India was one of the hot favorite · Kapil saved the match against Zimbabwe by scoring 175 n.o when the score was 17/5 in 1983 – we did not have such danger stage in 2011. · In 1983 and even in 2011 – it was a team work · Both Captains Kapil and Dhoni are young. · The 1983 Master Gavaskar did not show any impression – whereas 2011 Master Sachin had shown great impact, the 2nd Highest run scorer in the overall tournament. · Mohinder Amarnath made matches to win both in SF and Final, thus he was the man of the tournament; similarly Yuvraj had won the matches for us as allrounder. · The Team of 1983 is with many semi-retired persons whereas 2011’s team is of youngsters and has great future. Also this will inculcate more energy in the bench people. · In 1983 we have decent bowling squad, that is lacking now. But batting is great and superb now compared to 1983. · After 1983 – we won many cups / tournaments – hope so now after 2011 also. · In 1987 we lost in SF, 1991 did not enter into SF, 1996 lost in SF, 1999 – did not qualify for SF, 2003 lost in Finals, 2007 – lost before Super-Six. · Thus the ups and downs lead for 2011 win. · We are equal to WI by winning twice WC – whereas Aus – 4 times. · Cricket became a glamorous game after 1983 and now after 2011 India’s Cricket mania will increase further. · Sachin is short of 2 centuries for 50 100s – while just 1 short for 100 100s. These 2 milestones are very important for India. Sachin then can be declared as “Cricket God” of world. Jai Ho India