Why did Yashpal Sharma retire?
Why did Yashpal Sharma retire?
Yashpal’s career took a downturn after the World Cup win. He was dropped from the Test team after performing poorly against Pakistan and the West Indies in 1983/84. He could never make a return to the Test fold, but he did play a few ODIs after his exclusion from the Test squad.
Who is the real hero of 1983 World Cup?
Best remembered for his exploits in the 1983 World Cup, Yashpal Sharma succumbed to a massive heart attack on Tuesday morning. He was 66. Known for his gritty batting, immaculate fielding and brisk running between the wickets, Yashpal returned home from his morning walk and collapsed.
Was Yashpal Sharma vegetarian?
He was a vegetarian, teetotaller, used to have soup for his dinner and very particular about his morning walks. I am just shocked,” Vengsarkar told PTI. “As a player, he was a proper team man and a fighter. I fondly remember the 1979 Test against Pakistan in Delhi (where Vengsarkar scored unbeaten 146 and Yashpal 60).
How many World Cup have India won?
The Indian cricket team are two times World Champions. In addition to winning the 1983 Cricket World Cup, they won the 2011 Cricket World Cup on home soil.
Was Yashpal Sharma in Kapil Sharma show?
Sony Entertainment Television recently shared a new promo video for the episode, which gives a sneak peek into the fun times Kapil had with actors Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Rishi, Yashpal Sharma and Abhimanyu Singh.
Who is Dr Yashpal?
He was the Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from March 2007 to March 2012. Pal was honoured with the Padma Bhushan (1976) and the Padma Vibhushan (2013), the third and second highest Indian civilian honours.
