Glory of '83: The Triumph of Eleven

In '83, beneath the English sky so blue,

A team of eleven, dreams and hopes imbued,

With bats and balls, they carved their fame,

India's glory, forever enshrined in the game.

Kapil Dev, our captain bold,

Led with courage, heart of gold,

Against the odds, his spirit soared,

A legendary leader, forever adored.

Sunil Gavaskar, with grit and grace,

Faced the bowlers, held his place,

A fortress at the opening stand,

Gave the innings a steady hand.

Kris Srikkanth, with flair so fine,

Attacked the bowlers, crossing the line,

His quickfire runs, a joyous sight,

Lit up the day, like morning light.

Mohinder Amarnath, resilient and strong,

With bat and ball, he played along,

A key performer, in every game,

His contributions, forever acclaim.

Yashpal Sharma, steadfast and true,

In the middle order, he broke through,

With crucial runs, in times of need,

He played his part, with utmost heed.

Sandeep Patil, with a mighty swing,

His bat like thunder, runs it would bring,

In crucial moments, he stood tall,

His fearless stroke-play, inspired all.

Kirti Azad, with a spinner’s touch,

His off-breaks troubled the batsmen much,

In vital spells, his control was tight,

Turned the game with skill and might.

Roger Binny, with seam and pace,

He struck the wickets, led the chase,

The tournament's highest wicket-taker,

A game-changer, a dream maker.

Madan Lal, with heart and fire,

His bowling spells, took India higher,

Vital breakthroughs in the crunch,

Made the opponents feel the punch.

Syed Kirmani, behind the stumps,

A keeper agile, took the jumps,

His catches, his stumpings, sharp and neat,

In every match, he was a feat.

Balwinder Sandhu, with swing so rare,

His deliveries, batsmen couldn’t bear,

That in-swinger to Greenidge, a gem,

Set the tone, for India’s mayhem.

Eleven men, each played their part,

With skill and courage, and a lion’s heart,

Together they scripted history’s page,

Their victory, a golden age.

In ‘83, they conquered the field,

With unity and strength, refused to yield,

Their legacy, forever shines bright,

In cricket’s lore, a glorious light.