Mohinder Amarnath
Cricketer and sportscaster
Born
September 24th, 1950
75 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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