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.
04:30LORD
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