Relive the magical ODI debut of Manoj Prabhakar, the man who stunned Sri Lanka with his brilliant spell in the inaugural Asia Cup 1984! In his very first match, Prabhakar bowled with precision and class, ending with 2 for 16 in 10 overs, including 3 maidens, helping India bowl out Sri Lanka for just 96 runs. His wickets included the key dismissals of Sidath Wettimuny and Roy Dias, thanks to smart catches by Madan Lal and Dilip Vengsarkar.<br /><br />But this video goes beyond just one spell. We dive into Manoj Prabhakar’s complete ODI career, where he played 130 matches, scored 1,858 runs, and took 157 wickets. He was a rare breed – an all-rounder who could open both the batting and the bowling for India. His best bowling figures of 5/33 and his highest score of 106 not out* showcase his all-round potential during a crucial era of Indian cricket.<br /><br />While his career ended in controversy due to match-fixing allegations, there’s no denying that Manoj Prabhakar’s on-field performances were crucial to many Indian victories in the 80s and 90s. Watch this video till the end to revisit the journey of a cricketer who had all the tools – swing, seam, temperament, and grit.<br /><br />🎬 Let’s rewind the clock and watch Manoj Prabhakar’s memorable debut and complete ODI story! #ManojPrabhakar #AsiaCup1984 #IndianCricket #CricketHistory #ODIDebut #IndvsSL #CricketLegends #CricketStats #ThrowbackMatch #CricketRewind #AllRounderMagic #IndianAllRounder #crickethighlightsvideo
