Yashpal Sharma, the winner of the girls’ World Cup in India, has died at the age of 66 | Cricket News

Sharma was India’s second-largest cricketer in the 1983 cricket tournament after captain Kapil Dev.

Yashpal Sharma, a member of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup, has died of a heart attack at the age of 66, cricket officials have said.

Sharma played a key role in India’s first World Cup victory which saw cricket gain grounding in South Asia. He played 37 and 42 World Cups as one between 1979 and 1985.

Sharma was India’s second-ranked athlete in the 1983 Games after captain Kapil Dev. He shot 89 against the West Indies in the first leg and 61 in the final against England.

India beat two West Indies players last in the Lord.

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sharma was a member of the “well-known 1983 group in India” and a “supportive activist”.

Shri Yashpal Sharma Ji was a beloved member of India’s Cricket team, including the well-known 1983 team. He was a mentor to his teammates, fans and gamblers. She was devastated by his death. Comfort to his family and loved ones. Om Shanti.

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2021

“He is deeply saddened and saddened by the demise of Yashpal Sharma-ji. Remember me well and see him fight during the 1983 World Cup,” senior striker Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.

“His contribution to Cricket in India will always be remembered.”

Oh dear, I’m sorry to hear of the death of Yashpal Sharma who took such a big part in India’s most prestigious time. # ChipikuDiv1. Too early to go. Comfort to his family.

– Harsha Bhogle (hobhogleharsha) July 13, 2021

Sharma performed his experimental test in England in 1979.

After retiring, Sharma continued coaching, commenting and directing cricket, including two national championships.

Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, said Sharma “should always be remembered for his 89th knock on the West Indies, which inspired India at the 1983 World Cup”.