Here's how Express covered India's historic 1983 Cricket World Cup triumph

It was exactly 35 years ago on this very day when an underdog Indian team led by Kapil Dev scripted history by stunning a star-studded West Indies in the final to lift the cricket World Cup in 1983 at the iconic Lord's.

It was exactly 35 years ago on this very day when an underdog Indian team led by Kapil Dev scripted history by stunning a star-studded West Indies in the final to lift the cricket World Cup in 1983 at the iconic Lord's. Let us take a look at how Express c 

A news clip of the Indian squad from 25th June, 1983, a day after India's historic 1983 World Cup triumph.

A news article shows Srikkanth in action, who delivered a stunning 38 runs including, seven fours and a six at the Lord's and became the highest scorer of the tournament.

A news clip about the then President Zail Singh hailing the Indian team' victory at the 1983 World Cup.

A news article reports late Tamil Nadu CM M G Ramachandran's message congratulating the Indian team.

A newspaper clipping from 25th June, 1983, a day after India's historic victory in the World Cup.

A news brief from 25th June, 1983, a day after India's historic victory in the World Cup.

A news clip from Bombay reporting the celebrations by Indian fans after the cricket team registered its victory in the 1983 World Cup.

A news clip reporting the continuous traffic jams caused by the fans who attempted to enter the Lord's Cricket Ground to watch the World Cup final match between India and West Indies.

A news clip shows the scorecard of the Cricket World Cup final between India and West Indies, dated 25th June, 1983.