India's Long Wait

fredfertang · 28-05-2010, 12:14 AM

India's Long Wait

Were India the best team in the world in the early 1970's? In this feature Martin tells the story of their rapid rise to prominence after years of disappointment.

benchmark00 · 28-05-2010, 12:25 AM

Thought this was going to be a thread on Ramesh Powar.

Disappointing tstl.

Faisal1985 · 28-05-2010, 11:43 AM

Is he like the relative of the other Pawar who runs BCCI?

social · 28-05-2010, 11:48 AM

Best team in the world in the early 70s was SA

Oz took over with Lillee Thomson, Chappells etc

The it was the Windies

No fast bowlers counts India out

fredfertang · 29-05-2010, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by social

Best team in the world in the early 70s was SA

Oz took over with Lillee Thomson, Chappells etc

The it was the Windies

No fast bowlers counts India out

I think you must be right about the South Africans and, in purely cricketing terms, it is a great shame that that side never had the chance to dominate in the way many believe it would have done.

The comment I would make on what you say though is that none of the sides you mention had any significant bowling strength other than in the speed department. I don't therefore agree that you can say the absence of pace bowlers knocks India out of consideration any more than you can disregard the others because they had no high class spinner

Pratters · 17-06-2010, 05:48 PM

India was indeed the best team in the world when they won back to back in Windies and England. I rate that higher than our world cup achievement. There were large crowds gathered to greet the team when that team came home. I have seen a few pics. Awesome.

1983 had more impact on cricket in India but 1970s ranks higher in terms of achievement imo. The 1983 World Cup winning team lost a test series 5-0 to West Indies at home right after the world cup. So it wasn't really a great team. It was one of the biggest upsets in cricket ever in my opinion.

jashan83 · 25-06-2010, 08:43 AM

India was not at all a reliable side. They had good players but as a team there were many issues. In world cup due to country tag they clicked. Then issues again emerged. Then they got their act together and won the world series in Australia in 85 again. It was something like present pakistan team. Very talented player. If they again get a good leader like Imran Khan again they will screw everybody even Australia upside down

Pratters · 25-06-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jashan83

India was not at all a reliable side. They had good players but as a team there were many issues. In world cup due to country tag they clicked. Then issues again emerged. Then they got their act together and won the world series in Australia in 85 again. It was something like present pakistan team. Very talented player. If they again get a good leader like Imran Khan again they will screw everybody even Australia upside down

India was not a good test side in 1983 but we are talking about early 70s here. Completely different eras.

28-05-2010, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
fredfertang Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: high dudgeon Posts: 9,733	India's Long Wait India's Long Wait Were India the best team in the world in the early 1970's? In this feature Martin tells the story of their rapid rise to prominence after years of disappointment.

28-05-2010, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Faisal1985 International Vice-Captain Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 4,260	Is he like the relative of the other Pawar who runs BCCI? __________________ BE AFRIDI! Be VERY AFRIDI!!

25-06-2010, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
jashan83 U19 Captain Join Date: May 2010 Location: India Posts: 677	India was not at all a reliable side. They had good players but as a team there were many issues. In world cup due to country tag they clicked. Then issues again emerged. Then they got their act together and won the world series in Australia in 85 again. It was something like present pakistan team. Very talented player. If they again get a good leader like Imran Khan again they will screw everybody even Australia upside down Last edited by jashan83; 25-06-2010 at 08:45 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Pakistan's bowling and India's batting?	SaeedAnwar	Cricket Chat	107	08-10-2009 02:30 PM
Long term impact of 20/20	Xuhaib	2009 ICC World Twenty20	19	29-06-2009 02:31 PM
Favorite Song of the week	masterblaster	Off Topic	11124	15-01-2009 10:08 AM
Finally Pace is India's ace!!	wahindiawah	Cricket Chat	23	14-03-2003 11:22 PM

28-05-2010, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
social International Coach Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 11,073	Best team in the world in the early 70s was SA Oz took over with Lillee Thomson, Chappells etc The it was the Windies No fast bowlers counts India out

17-06-2010, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	India was indeed the best team in the world when they won back to back in Windies and England. I rate that higher than our world cup achievement. There were large crowds gathered to greet the team when that team came home. I have seen a few pics. Awesome. 1983 had more impact on cricket in India but 1970s ranks higher in terms of achievement imo. The 1983 World Cup winning team lost a test series 5-0 to West Indies at home right after the world cup. So it wasn't really a great team. It was one of the biggest upsets in cricket ever in my opinion.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)