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Relive the golden days of Test cricket as Mohinder Amarnath takes on England’s fiery pace attack at Birmingham in 1979. Facing the great Ian Botham, Amarnath stood fearless against short-pitched bowling, showcasing his trademark hook and pull shots with elegance.  In this short but memorable knock, he displayed grit, timing, and courage — a true reflection of his classic batting style that vintage cricket fans still admire.  👉 Watch and enjoy this unforgettable moment from cricket’s golden era. 📌 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more timeless cricket memories!  🔖 Hashtags:  #MohinderAmarnath #IanBotham #VintageCricket #ClassicCricket #CricketHistory #TestCricket #IndiaVsEngland #GoldenEraCricket #HookShot #PullShot

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00:00Mohinder Amarnath belonged to a rare breed of cricketers who combined resilience with style.

00:06In these short innings, witnessed the fearless batting of Mohinder Amarnath

00:09against a fiery England-faced attack.

00:12Facing the legendary Ian Botham, Amarnath showcased no signs of backing down.

00:18Botham tried to rattle him with sharp, short-fetch deliveries,

00:21but Amarnath answered with sheer courage, sending three glorious boundaries of his calling.

00:26His hook shots were pure delight for vintage cricket lovers,

00:30timed to perfection, controlled with elegance, and played with fearless intent.

00:56Nine, and the total to 219 for six.

01:02He's got him away again, and very well too.

01:05Well, that's the perfect reply from Amarnath.

01:27Botham was having a bit of fun there,

01:28but never all that musing when you're struck to the Middorff boundary.

01:37Phil Edmonds, no chance of getting that.

01:43Eight off the over so far.

01:44Two very good hooks to bring up the 250 following that delightful off-drive.

02:04So three boundaries of Botham at the moment.

02:11Hold him.

02:12Good delivery, well up, and

02:18I think one can see there the virtue of

02:22keeping the ball up to the bat.

02:25Perhaps Botham is saying to Willis at the moment,

02:27well, I got it for you, pal, by

02:28lulling him into a sense of false security.

02:34In this brief but memorable knock,

02:36Mohinder Amarnath scored 31 runs of 45-1 balls

02:40in 67 minutes.

02:41Laced with six elegant boundaries during the first test at Birmingham in July 1979.

02:46He was known for his love of the hook and pull shots.

02:50Mohinder Amarnath once again proved he was a brave craftsman of the art,

02:54standing tall against the fairest of ballers.

02:56What do you think cricket fans was Amarnath one of the finest exponents of the hook shot in his era?

03:05Leave your comments below.

03:06He was never afraid to take on the fairest of ballers, turning pressure into opportunity with his trademark hook and pull shot.

03:14His calm presence at the crease often steadied India in testing condition.

03:19Beyond the runs, it was his temperament and willingness to take challenges head-on that earned him respect from teammates and opponents.

03:27His batting was not just about scoring but about inspiring a true hallmark of a great cricketer.

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03:37Thank you very much.

Ian Botham vs Mohinder Amarnath | Epic Short-Pitch Battle | Birmingham 1979

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