Chennai: When Krishnamachari Srikkanth first checked whatsapp on Tuesday morning, he felt broken by the news of his sudden death of his friend Yashpal Sharma.
“We have a WhatsApp group called ‘Forever Champions’ which includes members of the 1983 World Cup team.
The first message is that YashPal who died.
I was surprised.
He was healthy and warm and suddenly passed me numb.
My condolences to my wife and family, “Srikkanth Toi said on Tuesday.
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Yashpal was most remembered because of his knock on England in the 1983 World Cup semifinals.
The Srikatkanth Association with Sharma returned to the 1980s and he defamed Heroic and the contribution of Sharma in Indian Cricket.
Sharma is the second highest scorer behind Kapil Dev in the 1983 World Cup Win India with 240 Run.
He also played two crucial knockings – 89 against West Indies in the first and 61 matches not opposing Britain in the semifinals – during the tournament.
Srikkanth said 89 Sharma helped India to get trust in the World Cup.
“He is always our unsung hero.
He will always contribute with his unusually or terrain.
The fact that Yashpal (Sharma) is the second highest scorer in the 1983 World Cup behind the Dev Kapil with 240 Run talking a lot from contributions.
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While Srikkanth was known for his flamboyant blow, Sharma vomited in his approach.
Srikkanth said that contrast in batting style helped them gel.
“The batting is sandy to the point that he will blow on his body but will never give the goal.
We will often share batting records with each other and will ultimately help us improve our skills,” said the former Indian opener.
Sharma’s contribution is not only limited to the victory of the Indian Indian World Cup.
He was a national voter when India won the 50th World Cup in the second year in 2011.
Incidentally, the srikcraft was the chairman of the committee.
Srikkanth said Sharma had a sharp eye to recognize talent.
“The insight is logical and he is upright in his view and has never been compromised when choosing a team.
It is very important for us to mention the World Cup winner side,” he said.