Verbatim: 1983 World Cup

Kapil Dev, Captain of Team India
In a documentary reliving India's triumph

"I think that belief was the only thing that was different between the Indian and the West Indies team; and that, somehow, somewhere, we start believing. How it comes into the team, I don't know; I mean, I can't really put a finger."

Mark Tucker, Group Chief Executive of Prudential
In a documentary reliving India's triumph

"We are very proud to have been the original sponsors of the 1983 Prudential World Cup, which marked a milestone achievement for India's national cricket team. And now, on the 25th anniversary, Prudential is delighted to support this special documentary to relive this historic event and celebrate this significant occasion with the people of India and cricket fans around the world."

Following are reactions right after the 1983 World Cup victory

A London fruit seller

'I didn't know there were so many Indians in London, mate, until they won this bleedin' cricket match'

Sir Gary Sobers, when asked for an autograph

'Not today, this is India's day'

Bishen Bedi, Former India captain

'Simply unbelievable'

Mrs Indira Gandhi, Former India Prime Minister

'My slogan is: "Indians can do it" '.

Frank Keating of The Guardian

'Simply thousands of miles away you could almost smell the joyful whiff of November 5 cordite, mixed in the sultry scents of jasmine, frangipani, cowdung smoke and curry'.

Editorial in The Telegraph, a Calcutta daily

'A feat, which will rank among the finest achievements of the country'.

Asif Iqbal, Former Pakistan captain

'I have had to eat some of my own words, but what a delight it has been to do so'.

Mathew Engel of The Guardian

'The shock will do us all good'

Roger Binny, Member 1983 World Cup Final

'We are still down to earth'

Mohinder Amarnath, Man of the Match, 1983 World Cup Final

'We are being treated like gods'

Kapil Dev, Captain, India, 1983 World Cup Final

'Luck played a great part'

Anonymous

'The greatest day since Independence'