Sandeep Sarkar, Kolkata: Year 1983. Lords. Kapil Dev led India to win the World Cup. One tournament changed the design of Indian cricket. Dreaming of becoming a successful cricketer started in every house of the country.
1987 Eden Gardens. That was the first World Cup final on Bengal soil. Alan Border’s Australian trophy win is still a fairy tale.
Exactly 2 years later, 1989. For the first time after independence Ranji Trophy Bengal is the champion. Led by Sambaran Banerjee. And Bengal cricket got a young talent. Left handed fiddle is a promise. Sourav Gangopadhyay.
The cricket administrator came in a hurry. Name, Jagmohan Dalmia. He came from Bengal and managed the entire world cricket. He was the first Indian cricketer to demonstrate that revenue could be earned by selling live broadcasts of matches on TV. Became the President of CAB and Indian Cricket Board. Handled the responsibility of ICC.
From the Nehru Cup to the Hero Cup, Steve Ware’s unstoppable Australian win in 2001 was brought down to the ground at this very Eden Gardens. Incredible partnership of VVL Laxman-Rahul Dravid. Harbhajan’s hat-trick marks India’s historic Test victory.
2012, 2014 and 2024 – City team Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL thrice. The combination of Shahrukh Khan-Gautam Gambhir opened up new horizons. whose foundation is in Eden.
One such golden chapter collage will be presented to the audience on Sunday. IPL Sunday at Eden Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Delhi Capitals is a life-or-death match. During the intermission of that match, CAB has planned to highlight the history of Eden through a fancy laser show. CAB officials believe that it will thrill the audience.
Eden’s memorable cricketing moments will be shown on the pitch with the help of projectors. CAB treasurer Sanjay Das said on Friday evening, ‘Never before has such a ground-mapping documentary with the help of a projector, the history of the entire field, Bengal cricket, Sourav, the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, KKR – all mixed together.’
It was heard that a 2 minute 40 second video was made. This special exhibition will turn off the lights of the field at the break of two innings like a laser show. Which CAB officials hope will increase the frenzy of KKR vs Delhi match in IPL.
