Mohinder Amarnath 2 for 35 in 8 Overs vs Pakistan 3rd ODI at Sahiwal Nov 03 1978 (CT)

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Witness the rare and unforgettable moments of Mohinder Amarnath’s bowling spell against Pakistan in the 3rd ODI at Sahiwal on November 3, 1978. Known for his courage and versatility, Amarnath delivered a brilliant performance, picking up 2 wickets for 35 runs in 8 overs, dismissing Azmat Rana and Javed Miandad. Though the match ended in protest after Sarfraz Nawaz’s bouncers caused controversy, Amarnath’s steady medium pace and determination stood out. A true all-rounder — dependable with the bat, sharp in the field, and clever with the ball — Mohinder Amarnath remains one of Indian cricket’s most complete players.  👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic cricket moments!  🔖 Hashtags:  #MohinderAmarnath #IndiaVsPakistan #VintageCricket #ClassicODI #CricketLegends #MohinderAmarnathBowling #JavedMiandad #OldCricketFootage #CricketHistory #IndianCricket

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00:00In this vintage clip witnessed Mohinder Amarnath rolling his arm over against Pakistan, a sight

00:06that reminded us of how a complete cricketer he truly was. During the late 1970s to the late 1980s,

00:15Amarnath was the definition of hostility, a reliable best man, a sharp fielder,

00:21and a candy baller who could break partnerships when it mattered most.

00:26In the third ODI at Sahiwal on November 3rd, 1978, he produced a tidy spell that often goes unnoticed

00:35in cricket archives. Balling with purpose, Mohinder Amarnath returned a figure of 2 for 35 in 8 overs,

00:43removing the two key best men, Azmat Rana and the ever-dangerous Javed Miyadath.

00:48Let's watch his spell.

00:57He walked to him, he tried to play on the...

01:02They go through for one, into the cover as the ball goes, going to guard the fielder, one more...

01:12Should be another run there, played out for deep square legs, surrender Amarnath to fielder, one more...

01:19Coming down to deep fine legs, the pildeg is there.

01:28...and then for a fifth hour. Today the play will go up to 12.30 and then there will be a break of one hour,

01:40being for him up there, going to Mohinder to knee-hand out. He's going to peel and he's out.

01:49Tried to play from the onside, a very strange little sort of stroke and then the ball beat him

01:54and was given LBW, facing Mohinder.

02:02Glides him down to long legs, thinking in terms of the second, the batsman going through for the second.

02:07Two runs, Yashpal is there, he's two assists. He drives, takes a comfortable finger, Kapildo is scoring great,

02:16in commanding position more or less. And Mohinder, two assists, goes forward and there's going to be runs in that,

02:22that's the first run taken by Yashas. As Karendra Ramanath reaches the ball, that can take two.

02:28He wipes the field, that's Mohinder, two assists.

02:32Mohinder Ramanath known more for his grit with the bat. He was medium paced and often the quiet weapon in India's arsenal.

02:46Mohinder Ramanath known more for his grit with the bat. He was medium paced and often the quiet weapon in India's arsenal.

02:56He was not express quick, but his accuracy, control and cricketing brain made him a genuine asset.

03:06Unfortunately, the game ended in controversy, as India conceded the match in protest against a

03:13barrage of bouncers hurled by Sir Praj Nawaz. Mohinder Ramanath will always be remembered as one of

03:20India's most courageous and versatile cricketers. A man who faced fiery pace with calm determination

03:27and contributed in every department of the game. Yet that day, Mohinder Ramanath reminded everyone

03:34that he was not just a best man who could ball. He was a complete cricketer, capable of shaping the game

03:42in more ways than one. Whether with a bad ball or in the field, he played with pure heart and character.

03:49His ability to adapt to any situation made him a true team player and one of the unsung heroes of

03:56Indian Cricket. Even decades later, Mohinder Ramanath's spirit continued to inspire generations

04:02who loved the game. If you liked this video, please comment, share and subscribe. Thank you very much.

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