Mohinder Amarnath

Cricketer and sportscaster

Mohinder Amarnath - Cricketer and sportscaster
Born

September 24th, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

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Played international cricket for India from 1969 to 1989. Contributed significantly as a batsman and medium pace bowler. Achieved notable success in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, where his performances were pivotal in securing India's first title. Transitioned into coaching and sports commentary after retirement, providing insights into the game and mentorship to younger players.

Played a key role in India's 1983 Cricket World Cup win

Scored 2628 runs in Test matches

Served as a cricket analyst and commentator

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