India had won the 1983 World Cup on June 25 by defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's.
The Indian cricketing heroes of the 1983 World Cup were traveling to be part of Adani Group’s ‘Jeetenge Hum’ campaign, which encourages Indian cricket fans to unite as one and rally behind Team India to celebrate past heroes as well as get behind Team India ahead of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The legendary team's captain, Kapil Dev, gave Gautam Adani a special bat that was autographed by the 1983 squad. This gift will be given as a motivating memento to the Indian contingent before the eagerly anticipated World Cup 2023.
The captain of the 1983 winning squad Kapil Dev said, “We are honored to unite with the Adani Group in rallying Team India for the ODI World Cup 2023. This campaign symbolizes the excitement and the indomitable spirit that propelled us to victory in 1983. In preparation for the World Cup 2023, the team must foster a collective mindset that centers on wholeheartedly committing to giving their absolute best. The true measure of success lies not solely in the outcome, but in the unwavering dedication to the relentless pursuit of personal excellence."
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Roger Binny, one of the heroes of the 1983 team and the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said, “Being part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team was an incredible journey filled with determination and team spirit. Together, we believe in the potential of our current players to bring back the coveted trophy. Let’s unite as fans and inspire them to create history!"
Member of the 1983 World Cup winning contingent Kirti Azad shared a video with the likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sandeep Patil, Balwinder Singh Sandhu, and others on the board in a plane.
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Apart from this, Sunil Gavaskar and Madan Lal shared memorable posts on Instagram as well.