India and Pakistan would also watch the back of their younger sibling — Bangladesh. A revolt for change was born on June 26, 1983 — a day after India won the World Cup at Lord’s. It was an exasperated Khan who blurted out: “Why can’t we play the next World Cup in our countries?” That was to be Asia’s eureka moment. Unforeseen by England and Australia, the World Cup moving to Asia signalled the change of a power equation. The 1987 Reliance Cup made India and Pakistan, and the world, realise the worth of their cricket in Asia.

Source: Indian Express January 11, 2026 07:47 UTC