Happy Birthday Roger Binny: Meet the UNSUNG HERO of 1983 World Cup win - In Pics
As Roger Binny turns 67 today (July 19), check some lesser-known facts about the former India cricketer.
Former Indian all-rounder Roger Binny, who made a total of 99 international appearances for the Men in Blue between 1979 and 1987, was born on this day in 1955. As he turns 67 today (July 19), here are some lesser-known facts about Roger Binny.
Career Stats
During his cricketing career, Binny appeared in a total of 27 Tests, amassing 830 runs besides also bagging 47 wickets. He also scored 629 runs in 72 ODIs and claimed 77 wickets in the 50-over format of the game.
Roger Binny has also coached team Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, and he later became the part of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
He was also appointed as a member of the selection panel of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on September 27, 2012.
Sporting childhood
Son is former India cricketer
Mayanti Langar is his daughter-in-law
A pioneer
Unsung hero of 1983 World Cup win
Roger Binny ended up as the highest wicket-taker for India in the 1983 World Cup with 18 wickets. The pacer impressed with a four-wicket haul against Australia and in the final, he picked the prized scalp of West Indies captain Clive Llyod. With the bat, the all-rounder scored 73 runs in six innings. However, Roger never got enough credit for his top performance in the tournament.