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Find the signed New Zealand cricket bat, within the hall of fame, where legends sat.
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Cricket bat signed by New Zealand team
India and New Zealand played their first-ever test match against each other in 1955, making it one of the oldest cricketing rivalries. The match took place at the iconic Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, and ended in a draw. The Indian cricket team's first test series victory in New Zealand came in 1968 led by Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi.
In the hall of fame's domain, discover the photo of '83's victorious reign.
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‘83 World Cup winning photo
'83 was India's first-ever Cricket World Cup triumph, defeating the dominant West Indies team in the final held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The Indian team, led by captain Kapil Dev, overcame incredible odds to secure the victory. They were considered underdogs throughout the tournament.
In the Hall of fame a treasure awaits, the metal’s gleam, the champion’s traits.
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ICC World Cup trophy
The current ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy, introduced in 1999, is officially known as the "ICC Cricket World Cup Super League Trophy." It was crafted by the London-based jeweler, Garrard & Co. Ltd. India has won the ICC Cricket World Cup two times in the years 1983 (led by Kapil Dev) and 2011 (led by M.S.Dhoni).
Find the artifact that shields the brave, the helmet that guards from ball's stave.
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Cricket Helmet
The first prototype of a cricket helmet with a protective grill was developed in the 1970s. It was designed by the Australian company Dennis Compton Helmets and was first worn by the English cricketer Dennis Amiss in a Test match against Australia in 1977. Studies have shown that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 70%.
Find the artifact that champions wore, the Orange Cap that a top scorer bore.
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IPL Orange Cap
The Orange Cap was first introduced in the IPL during the inaugural season in 2008. It has since become a highly anticipated individual award, presented to the leading run-scorer in the IPL during each season. Only David Warner has won the Orange Cap 3 times, in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
Seek the artifact that protects with might, the cricket pad that keeps the leg's plight.
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Cricket Pad
Cricket pads, also known as leg guards, were first introduced in the late 18th century to protect the legs of batsmen from injury caused by fast-paced bowling. They were initially made of cork or wood, but later evolved for enhanced protection and comfort.
Seek the artifact capturing Sachin and Dhoni's jubilation, the image of World Cup elevation.
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Dhoni & Sachin lifting the World Cup Trophy
The highlight of the men's world cup 2011 final win was Dhoni's iconic helicopter-shot finish. Sachin was India's highest scorer throughout the tournament with 482 runs from 9 matches.
Find the artifact that bowlers hold dear, the Purple Cap that signifies wickets to cheer.
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IPL Purple Cap
The Purple Cap is an award presented to the leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during each season. Only Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar have won the Purple Cap twice in the history of the IPL.
On this quest to find what's rare, seek the BCCI logo that all cricket fans share.
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BCCI Logo
The BCCI's logo is derived from the Star of India emblem. The logo was designed by the British Raj in 1928. It is 90% similar to the Star of India
Seek the treasure that bears Virat's name, the pink ball that elevates cricket's fame.
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Pink ball signed by Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli holds numerous records in international cricket, including being the fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He is also the fastest player to score 20,000 international runs across all formats, achieving this feat in just 417 innings.
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