Mohinder Amarnath

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar's unwavering support for Sanjay Manjrekar's 1989 West Indies tour selection is highlighted. Despite resistance, Vengsarkar championed the young batter, who emerged as India's top scorer. Manjrekar also shared anecdotes about Vengsarkar's mentorship and his unique personality, calling him a "buddy" and a "Legend with a Difference."

Lord's Cricket Ground, established in 1814, is the world's oldest cricket stadium still in use. Founded by Thomas Lord, it's revered as the 'Home of Cricket' and hosted India's historic 1983 World Cup victory against the West Indies. This iconic venue, owned by the MCC, holds immense significance for cricketers and fans alike.

Kabir Khan is set to enthrall all cricket fans with ’83, which will trace the Indian cricket team’s journey of winning the World Cup over three decades ago. ETimes has exclusively learnt that Mohinder Amarnath, who was the vice captain of the winning team, will be a part of the sports entertainer. However, he will not be essaying himself in ’83, but will be seen playing the role of his father Lala Amarnath.

Vicky Kaushal was considered for cricketer Mohinder Amarnath's role in Kabir Khan's 83. ETimes has learnt that the Raazi actor did audition for the role, and director Kabir Khan was very keen on him playing the role.

Ranveer Singh and team is preparing for their upcoming film 83 in Dharamshala. Ranveer Singh and the whole squad is getting trained under legends themselves as Balvinder Singh Sandhu and Mohinder Amarnath share their guidance to the team.

The BCCI decided to extend its one-time benefit scheme to four former Test cricketers, including Mohinder Amarnath, during their Working Committee meeting.

The BCCI's 83rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday and putting in place a new national selection committee is top on the agenda.

Recalling the playing days of his legendary father Lala Amarnath, former Indian batsman Mohinder Amarnath asserted that independent India's first cricket captain was his idol but he was fascinated by Chandu Borde.

Mohinder Amarnath was bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI at the Cricket Club of India lawns on Sunday.

Mohinder Amarnath, celebrating his 74th birthday today, was instrumental in India's historic 1983 World Cup win. Known for his critical performances and bold statements against the selection process, including calling selectors 'a bunch of jokers,' he exposed the politics within Indian cricket during the late 1980s. Despite controversies, he is highly respected for his contributions.

Actor Saqib Saleem, who plays the role of former Indian cricketer Mohinder Amarnath in Kabir Khan directorial '83', has left for London to shoot the first schedule of the film.

To go against the popular vote is generally viewed as irreverent in the corridors of the Indian cricket board where loyalties are well rewarded and dissenters sidelined.

Mohinder Amarnath and in-form opener Gautam Gambhir hogged the limelight at the annual awards function of the Cricket Board held tonight.

The resilient Mohinder Amarnath has worn many hats both during and after his playing career, but being an establishment man wasn't counted among his virtues.

Before Mohinder Amarnath replaced Yashpal Sharma as the north zone selector last year, another Delhi cricketer Chetan Chauhan came close to becoming a selector.

Amarnath joined the committee last year amid indications that he would take over from Srikkanth as the chairman when his tenure comes to an end in September this year.

The terrific hundreds by Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope in the West Indies' victory against India in the first ODI in Chennai evoked memories of former batting greats Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes for former Indian batsman Mohinder Amarnath.

India might have lost the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) but former all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath feels skipper Virat Kohli has done a "fantastic job" and it is important for the side that he continues to lead the squad.

The actor will play a pivotal part in Kabir Khan's sports drama featuring Ranveer Singh

Mohinder Amarnath, who played 69 Tests and 85 ODIs for India, played a pivotal role in India’s maiden World Cup victory in 1983. He was the Man of the Match in both the semifinal and the final. In the semifinal against hosts England on June 22, 1983, Amarnath took two wickets, before scoring 46 very crucial runs in the Indian run chase, as India won the match by 6 wickets.