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In 1986, Chetan Sharma took 16 wickets in England, which was an important moment of his career at that time. He took wickets in two Tests against England at an average of 18.75, which was a major achievement for him. Che …Read more
Chetan Sharma shocked 16 wickets in 2 Tests on 1986 tour of England
Highlights
- Chetan Sharma took 16 wickets in England in 1986.
- In Lord’s, Chetan Sharma performed a miracle with 5 wickets.
- In Birmingham, Chetan took 10 wickets in a match.
New Delhi. 1986 was the year when the players of small stature did great acts on the playground. Argentina captain Diago Maradona performed Kamal this year, in the name of the World Cup to his country, in the same year, a small India fast bowler in England created panic. India won the series for the second time in England this year and the bowler made the record which remains till date.
Chetan performed a miracle in Lord’s
Ruckus bowling in Birmingam
Prior to the second Test, Chetan became Totty in the Leeds and played Madan Lal in his place and India also won the second Test in Headingley due to his brilliant bowling and India took an unbeatable lead of 2–0 in the three-match series. The third and final Test of the series was a draw. Chetan Sharma, who was the hero of the first match, may not play the second Test, but he did another wonder in Edgbaston’s third Test. He became the first Indian bowler to take 10 wickets in a match in England. Chetan Sharma took 16 wickets throughout the series. This tour was also memorable for the second pacer i.e. Roger Binny and Kapil Dev. Chetan Sharma took 61 wickets in 23 Tests. Chetan Sharma was also the Chief Selector and at present he is seen doing commentary.
