There was another count for which India and Sunil Gavaskar are remembered. It was India against the host England, with India given a daunting target of 334 runs to win.
Sunny Gavaskar's batted for whole 60 over and strategically crafted innings of unbeaten 36 runs which was beyond comprehension. The angry Indian fans ran on the field pleading with him to die fighting.
Gavaskar faced criticism and MCC had to reassure the sponsors it would never happen again.
Despite being favorites in tournament Pakistan faced their own demons. Pakistan lost a thriller match against west Indies.
Intikhab Alam an unaffordable and a luxurious player having an experience of 30 plus matches in England was axed.
Another bizarre moment for Pakistan and WC was when Asif Iqbal, a cavalier batsman and swing bowler or a mysterious cricketer got himself admitted for a jaw operation, night before the second match against West Indies.
