The Religion of the
Nation
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Silver Stamp Ingot |
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To say that cricket is the religion of the nation is to acknowledge
the fact that cricket, more than any other single activity or belief,
profoundly affects the whole country as one. Cricketing stars are
heroes to all, and success and failure on the pitch brings universal
euphoria or sadness in equal measure. Winning the Cricket World Cup
in 1983 was the highest honour ever achieved |
by an Indian sporting
team. Here captain
Kapil Dev is shown receiving the Cup at Lords, watched by adoring fans all around the world.
This famous stamp was issued to commemorate India's historic tour of
England in 1971. After losing only one match all tour, India went on
to win its first ever Test Series in a nail-biting finish.
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