India’s 1983 World Cup winners have joined hands with Delhi Police for their social media campaign. The team plans to promote “teamwork and discipline” as India fights the pandemic spread of the COVID-19 virus. Delhi Police’s campaign of #1983 HeroesWithDelhiPolice is focused on the World Cup winners urging people to follow the government guidelines amid the lockdown.
Former India coach Madan Lal said, “Nobody gave us a chance when we went to play our first match in 1983. But we made the impossible possible. This battle against the Corona pandemic is big and we must show the same discipline and teamwork. Everyone should perform to let the team India win the battle.”
Legendary Indian Allrounder and Coach Madan Lal appeals to the citizens to stay safe, follow the rules of #Lockdown and maintain #Social_Distancing as #DelhiPoliceFightsCOVID#दिल_की_पुलिस@CPDelhi @LtGovDelhi pic.twitter.com/H4v0n0i6Z1
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) May 11, 2020
DCP of South Delhi, Atul Kumar Thakur is the brains behind this superb initiative. He commented that there is a lot to learn from the 1983 WC winning squad.
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“1983 WC was an event when the team overcame all the adversities and it was the single sporting event that united the sporting scene of the whole country. People said that it was very difficult for India to win the cup but defying all odds every member of the team chipped in,” Thakur said.
Atul Kumar Thakur added, “Be it Kapil Dev’s famous knock against Zimbabwe or Mohinder Amarnath’s performance in final or the no 11 batsmen Balwinder Sandhu’s 22 runs partnership with Syed Kirmani at the crucial juncture. It was a complete team effort. In the fight against Corona also we need the same kind of teamwork where everyone from medical workers, police, government, citizens have to perform. One weaker link could cause a defeat in this battle.”
Thakur also mentioned that other members from the 83′ squad like Kapil Dev and Kris Shrikant have all sent in their video’s for the same.
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Legendary Indian batsman and former selector Dilip Vengsarkar also contributed to the campaign and sharing the importance of hard work and commitment that will help India beat the Corona Virus.
“As you all know that in 1983 WC final India was all out at 183 but the team fought hard and showed a lot of discipline and commitment. We won the trophy in the end. We are going through a bad time at present and we must show the same discipline,” he said.
Legendary Indian Batsman Dilip Vengsarkar joins hands with @DelhiPolice in appealing to the citizens to follow the rules of #Lockdown and maintain #Social_Distancing as #DelhiPoliceFightsCOVID#दिलकीपुलिस@LtGovDelhi @CPDelhi@RanveerOfficial pic.twitter.com/lffH58zb5K
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) May 10, 2020
Mohinder Amarnath has also appealed to Delhiites and expressed concern for their safety. He said, “Delhi Police is working hard and staying away from their families to keep us safe. We should follow the guidelines for the sake of our, our families, and Delhi’s safety. It is the need of the hour to get rid of this pandemic.”
Man of the Match against West Indies in the 1983 World Cup Finals and regarded as the finest , Legendary Batsman @JimmyAmarnath has a heartfelt appeal to make for the citizens of Delhi#StayHome #DelhiPoliceFightsCOVID@CPDelhi @LtGovDelhi pic.twitter.com/9TVWzx5EGJ
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) May 12, 2020
