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It was a magical delivery, firmly etched in my memory. It swung out, pitched and seamed back into the stumps. The West Indian opener Gordon Greenidge shouldered arms only to realise that the ball moved back in late. A desperate thrust of his pads didn’t help. Balwinder Singh Sandhu’s joy was boundless.

That was in 1983 when India entered the final at Lord’s, beating all odds. West Indies were favourites to win a hat-trick of titles and India’s total of 183 wasn’t inspiring either.

They needed a miracle. Sandhu provided just that, putting India firmly on the path to their maiden triumph.

Shyam A. Krishna, Night Editor

In 1992 I spent most nights at home in the UK watching the World Cup from Australia and New Zealand. England’s semi-final against South Africa stood out. England posted 252 for 6 thanks to 83 from Graeme Hick. South Africa were always up with the rate — until it rained.

They needed 22 off 13 balls with McMillan and Richardson well set before two overs were lost. It was pre-Duckworth/Lewis so Richie Benaud did the workings and the target was reduced to 21 runs off one ball! How it was calculated remains a mystery. England went on to lose against Pakistan in the final.

Gareth Butler, News Editor — Web

Indian cricket fans like me, who were too young to savour the Men in Blue’s triumph in 1983, were delirious with joy when India took on Australia in the 2003 World Cup final at Johannesburg.

It was the first time that India was making the final since 1983, while the defending champions were eyeing their third World Cup.

The dream, however, quickly turned into a nightmare with Ricky Ponting hammering an unbeaten 140 off 121 balls. The mammoth target of 360 proved too much for India who were bowled out for 234. I believe that Zaheer Khan, who was smashed for 67 runs in seven overs, cost us the match. Egged on by his teammates, he chose to expend his energies more on sledging than bowling in the right areas. Even the dependable Javagal Srinath went for 87 in his 10 overs.

The overconfident Indian team paid a heavy price for taunting a cornered tiger.

Ajay Abraham, Pages Editor

Cricket, for me, has always played second fiddle to football. My love affair with football and more specifically Manchester United, which is in its 23rd year, has blinded me to almost all other sporting disciplines, with the exception of my other enduring love, the NBA’s Chicago Bulls.

But my favourite World Cup moment has to be way back in 1999 when Zimbabwe beat South Africa by 48 runs. I can never forget Neil Johnson’s swashbuckling performance and his terrific 76 runs. Johnson held it together for the team and the country and when he switched to bowling, he was the demolition man that we had all pined for in this World Cup.

The damage Johnson did ensured a very famous win and set the foundation for a team that was viewed as the giant slayers of the Super Six. For once in my life, Manchester United had to settle for second place in my heart with cricket taking top spot, albeit very briefly.

Kuda Chikwanda, Pages Editor

Watching my team, Sri Lanka, crowned World Cup champions in 1996 for the first time ever was my most memorable moment. I still remember that day. Though it was a day-night match, all my friends had gathered at my house since morning and we were eagerly waiting for the start.

Australia were the favourites in final as the Sri Lankans had never reached even Super 8 before 1996. Australia scored 241 for seven and Sri Lanka had relied heavily on their fiery openers Sanath Jayasuriya and Romesh Kaluwitharana for a cracking start. But they fell early. However, Aravinda de Silva played a match-winning knock of 107 not out and captain Arjuna Ranatunaga finished off the match with a boundary.

What a moment! Sri Lanka won the World Cup in style. We have been waiting years for this moment. We were screaming and dancing on the streets with the national flag and celebrated the great victory through out the night.

Shirantha Mendis, Pre-Press Operator

June 1983. My first visit to Lord’s. My first (and so far only) World Cup final. My Dad and I travelled to London from Yorkshire to see underdogs India take on the mighty West Indies. We didn’t have a horse in the race, so we enjoyed some of the finest cricket I’ve ever seen, the carnival atmosphere of the steel bands, and the friendly banter between the two teams’ fans.

I’ve never watched a recording of the game, but I recall Clive Lloyd needing a runner, Marshall’s incredible run-up, Kapil Dev’s stunning catch to dismiss Viv Richards and the increasing excitement among the India fans as Kapil Dev’s lads first clung on through the world’s best bowlers, then ripped through the world’s best batsmen for a stunning victory. Even looking at a list of the players still evokes a smile — Holding, Big Bird Garner, Marshall, Greenidge, Richards, Gavaskar, Srikkanth, Kapil Dev and the Supercat himself, Clive Lloyd. What legends. One of the best matches I’ve ever seen — rivalled only by the 1981 Headingley Test.

Andrew Staples, Editor — UCD

For obvious reasons 1992 provided me with the best World Cup moment as Pakistan lifted the trophy for the first time.

Pakistan had a poor start, but turned around remarkably! Pakistan won just one out of the five games, and were all out for 74 against England. Due to Pakistan’s good luck the match was abandoned due to heavy rain, providing them with one vital point.

I am pretty sure Imran Khan and team must have realised that this is their last chance, leading a complete turnaround.

Pakistan won the next four matches in a row — beating Australia, Sri Lanka and New Zealand twice including the semi-final — to meet England in the final. Imran took the final wicket of Illingworth to seal Pakistan’s most-famous win.

S.M. Arshad, Design Editor

My favourite World Cup moment came on and off the field in 1987 when the Australians camped in Chennai, then Madras, for almost a month to prepare for the opener against the defending champions and hosts India

In fact, both India and Australia would practice daily and it was a treat to watch the Australians doing their fielding routine. For the first time I saw the baseball gloves being used on a cricket field. What more!

On a hot afternoon when I was playing on the Marina Beach with some friends, two Australians were taking a stroll and one of them wanted to play a few deliveries. Eagerly we all bowled to the person whose name was Steve Waugh.

On the field, Australia defeated India by one run in another thrilling contest at the M.A. Chidambaram, which only months earlier had witnessed the second tied Test match in the history of the game. The Australians, who won the trophy, always had a special place in my heart and continued their march to become world-beaters.

A.K.S. Satish, Pages Editor