Roger Binny turns 64: ICC, BCCI honour 1983 World Cup hero; his reel version from Ranveer Singh-starrer '83 also gives tribute

Former India all-rounder, Roger Binny celebrated his 64th birthday on Friday. Binny was an integral part of Team India that conquered the 1983 World Cup and he was also the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. The all-rounder’s 18 wickets steered the Indian side to lift the coveted trophy for the first time. He was also a part of the selection committee before he was replaced by MSK Prasad back in 2015 as chief selector.

The netizens showered wishes galore on Binny. 

The International Cricket Council and The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wished the legend.

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Here's what the reel Roger Binny from Kabir Khan's ambitious Ranveer Singh starring movie '83 about Team India's 1983 World Cup campaign had to say. 

Fans remember him for his 18 wickets in 1983 showpiece tournament which India won. 

 People reminisced his performance in the World Cricket Championship in 1985 and also as his stint as the U-19 coach for India in the 2002 U-19 World Cup.  

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