Witness Roger Binny’s brilliant bowling spell at the Wankhede Stadium, Bombay, during the 3rd Test in December 1979. Binny produced a masterclass in swing and seam bowling, returning figures of 3 for 53 in 12 overs, including the prized wickets of Majid Khan, Zaheer Abbas, and Javed Miandad.
Pakistan was bowled out for just 173 runs, and Binny’s spell proved crucial in India’s 131-run victory – a memorable triumph in Indo-Pak Test history.
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00:00In this video, relive the magic of Roger Binney's superb spell that dismantled Pakistan
00:05batting order at the Wan-Khadi Stadium, Bombay, during the third test in December 1979.
00:12Balling with great discipline, Roger Binney delivered a decisive performance, returning
00:16figure of 3 for 53 from 12 overs.
00:19In Pakistan's first innings, Roger Binney struck crucial blows, removing three joints
00:24of their batting line-up, Majid Khan, Zaheer Abbas, and the ever-dangerous Chaved Niyadad.
00:30With his incisive seam movement and sharp accuracy, Roger Binney broke the backbone of Pakistan
00:36batting as they were bundled out for just 173 runs.
00:40This vital spell laid the foundation for India's commanding 131-run victory over their arch-rivals,
00:47a triumph that remains etched in the history of Indopark encounters.
01:03It's the second time that he's got the wicket of the head in succession.
01:23They just faced seven balls when Binney bowled the head.
01:31Lucky, lucky four-runs.
01:37Here's the OVW.
01:47As Vaseem Raja goes into bat, we have his statistics there for you in 26 tests, an average of 37.25.
01:59Now, Gawasta will give him up.
02:05It's not that he was out because he shifted his left leg outside the line very quickly.
02:09And you're right, of course, that he does shuffle across, and he is bound to get into trouble if the ball keeps low and cuts back, as this one did a little bit.
02:17Now, Gawasta will give him up.
02:23Now, Gawasta will give him up.
02:29Now, Gawasta will give him up.
02:43Roger Binney, a former Indian cricketer, best remembered as one of the key architects
03:13of India's historic 1983 World Cup triumph.
03:17Born on 19 July 1955 in Bangalore, Binney was an out-rounder who bowed right on medium
03:22pace and batted right-handed.
03:24He made his test debut for India in 1979 against Pakistan and quickly earned a reputation for
03:31his ability to swing the ball, especially under helpful conditions, while his batting
03:36was useful in the lower middle order.
03:38It was his bowling that often turned matches in India's favour.
03:43His greatest claim to fame came in the 1983 World Cup, where he was the highest wicket-taker
03:48of the tournament, finishing with 18 wickets.
03:51His ability to provide crucial breakthrough was pivotal in India's march towards lifting
03:57the trophy.
03:58In task cricket, Roger Binney played 27 matches, scoring over 800 runs and taking 47 wickets.
04:05In ODIs, he appeared in 72 matches, scoring nearly 800 runs and picking up 77 wickets.
04:11After retirement, Roger Binney served Indian cricket in various roles as a coach, selector
04:16and later as an administrator.
04:19He was known for his calm demeanor and sharp cricketing mind.
04:22Roger Binney remains a respected figure in the game's history.
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