Jul 17, 2023
The Master Blaster believes in the luck brought by wearing his left pad before the right one. He even had his cherished bat repaired for the 2011 World Cup, a tournament he desperately aimed to conquer.
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Our generation's Tendulkar was once superstitious too! He clung to the same pair of gloves that brought him success. But eventually, he realised that his talent and dedication were the real keys to triumph. The whereabouts of those gloves remain unknown!
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The elegant ‘God of the Offside’ kept his luck close at hand. With a photo of his Guruji in his pocket, Sourav Ganguly exuded confidence. He also relied on fortunate rings and maalas during his performances.
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Yuvraj Singh finds auspiciousness in his birthdate, 12th December, and embraces it as a harbinger of good fortune. To symbolise this belief, he proudly wears a kalava, a black thread delicately wrapped around his wrist, serving as a tangible reminder of luck and positivity.
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Ashwin believed that a particular bag brought luck not only to him but also to the entire Indian team. Carrying it during the World Cup matches, even if he played only two, seemed to inspire victories for India.
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Initially donning the number 44 jersey, luck didn't favour Virendra Sehwag. Consulting a numerologist, he decided to wear a numberless shirt, evading the sight of bowlers from behind. Since then, he rarely saw his jersey being dismissed.
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The extraordinary captain MS Dhoni owes some credit to his lucky number, 7. Born on 7th July, he proudly displays that number on his jersey, symbolising the role fortune played in his illustrious career.
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The left-arm Indian paceman carried a yellow handkerchief, considering it his lucky charm for crucial matches. With incredible spells and a successful career, Zaheer Khan owed some gratitude to that handkerchief.
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During a match against Pakistan, Anil Kumble achieved the remarkable feat of taking all 10 wickets in an innings. Each time he handed over his cap and sweater to Sachin while bowling, he promptly claimed a wicket, culminating in a world-record performance.
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Known for his exceptional batting skills, Azharuddin had a secret charm. He would wear a black tabeez, and while batting, he let it dangle outside his jersey for enhanced luck. His magical shots often found their way to the boundary, and his fielding was equally impressive.
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The epitome of technical prowess, Dravid's impenetrable defence relied on a specific ritual. Before stepping up to bat, he unfailingly donned his right thigh pad first. Additionally, he avoided experimenting with new bats before a series, valuing consistency and familiarity.
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In the 1983 World Cup quarterfinal, India's score was a dismal 17/5 against Zimbabwe. Captain Kapil Dev's unbeaten 175, with the support of 'statued' Indian players instructed to remain seated by Manager Man Singh, led India to a remarkable comeback and victory.
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