It was on April 18, 1986, when former Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad struck a final ball six to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, against India, in the final of the Austral-Asia Cup, in Sharjah. This match still sends shivers down the spine of ardent cricket fans in both India and Pakistan.
Ravi Shastri has a firm belief that that the team of 1985 was qualitatively better than the side that won the 1983 World Cup because it was a perfect blend of youth and experience.
Thakur, Sundar talk us through their record-breaking partnership.
Mohammed Shami set two records on day 4 of the Perth Test, says Rajneesh Gupta.
Anderson now has seven wickets in the match.
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