Roger Binny has some of the best spells in the game.
Roger Binny, also known as Roger Michael Humphrey Binny, is a former all-rounder who represented India in both Test and limited-overs cricket. Binny was the first Anglo-Indian to represent India in Test cricket.
In 1983, Roger Binny was the unsung hero of India's first World Cup victory. He was an important part of the team's first major success on the big stage, taking the most wickets (18) and becoming the tournament's leading wicket-taker.
Kapil Dev's flamboyant Indian team, which began the tournament as underdogs, went on to inspire an entire country. They won their first World Cup title with a victory over the West Indies in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground.
In English conditions, the Karnataka all-rounder was a genuine swing bowler who could be a handful with the ball. Binny took 18 wickets at the 1983 World Cup, averaging 18.67, with a strike rate of 29.3 and an economy rate of 3.81.
We take a look back at Roger Binny's five best World Cup performances.
Roger Binny is India's lone bright spot in the West Indies.
Following back-to-back victories to start the tournament, the Indian team was dealt a harsh reality check against the West Indies and Australia. The eventual winners suffered back-to-back losses and had to quickly regain their form.
India were defeated by the West Indies by a comprehensive 66-run margin in their fourth game. The only bright spot for a complacent Indian side was Roger Binny's 12.0-0-71-3 spell, which included the wickets of Faoud Bacchus and Jeff Dujon.
Despite the fact that India was thrashed by two strong teams, Binny believes the two defeats were beneficial to the team. After defeating the mighty West Indies in their first match, the all-rounder felt his team had become a little too confident.
On that memorable day in Tunbridge Wells, Binny's contribution was invaluable.
Kapil Dev's heroics with the bat in the match against Zimbabwe at Tunbridge are fondly remembered. While India was down 17-5 at one point, Kapil Dev's 175* off 138 stole the show as he dug his team out of a hole.
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With his supportive knock of 22 runs, Roger Binny played a crucial role in halting the wicket-taking. Binny then struck with the bat, dismissing Zimbabwe opener Grant Paterson by pinging him in the face.
With figures of 2-45 in 11 overs, including two maidens, the medium pacer had a productive outing.
The thrilling win over the defending champions
India began their 1983 World Cup campaign with a victory over the feared West Indies, who had been tipped as favourites going into the tournament.
Yashpal Sharma's brave 89 helped India set a target of 263 runs for the West Indies. In terms of bowling, it was Roger Binny who led the way for the Indian team.
India's seaming all-rounder shattered the West Indian line-up with figures of 12-1-48-3. Binny dismissed Vivian Richards, Clive Lloyd, and Jeff Dujon in quick succession to put his team in control.
In the semi-finals, Binny works his magic.
By the time they reached the World Cup semi-finals, the Indian team had experienced a roller coaster of emotions and results. When India faced the hosts in the semi-finals, the odds were once again stacked against them.
England were cruising when they batted first, with Graeme Fowler and Chris Tavare putting on a 69-run partnership in the first sixteen overs. At that point, the hosts were on the verge of putting up a big total on the board before Roger Binny worked his magic once more.
With a peach of a delivery that got the outside edge and was pouched by Syed Kirmani, the flamboyant fast-bowling all-rounder dismissed Tavare first. Binny followed up with another beauty, this one nipping back into Fowler and rattling the middle peg through his bat and pad.
The two wickets provided India with the top-order opening they needed, allowing them to dictate the pace from there on, dismissing England for a paltry 213. India sprinted to the finish line, securing their place in the final.
Roger Binny's performance against Australia as Man of the Match
After a poor showing with the bat, India was forced to defend a target of 248 in a virtual knockout game against Australia. Trevor Chappell was bowled early by India, but Graeme Wood and Graham Yallop steadied the ship and guided Australia to 46.
Kapil Dev turned to Roger Binny once more to try to make things happen for his team. With a sharp burst, the Karnataka all-rounder dismissed the two set batters and dragged India back into the game.
He also dismissed Australia captain David Hookes before dismissing Tom Hogan for a match-winning 4-29 from his eight overs.