The Miracle of Kolkata 2001 - The Untold Tale I Dravid & Laxman I 20th Anniversary Special - Inspire
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- čas přidán 12. 03. 2021
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On the 20th Anniversary of that test
11-15 March 2001
India vs Australia
Border gavaskar trophy
This was the greatest test match to be ever be played.
India had just been humiliatied at Wankhede by the invincible ausies.
And invincible indeed...
They had won 16 tests in a row at this point
India in the other hand..
Kumble the veteran spinner wasn't a part of the squad...
And the rest of the spinners on the team hadn't even played 10 tests...
Harbhajan who was suspended for indiscipline had ben recalled due to Dadas insistance....
Famously Declaring, im not leaving this room till I get harbajan on the team…
But even bhajjis his best record,
till this point was 3/30
Australia finished the the Mumbai test in 3 days.
India couldn't score more then 200 in a single innings
Dada was booed of the ground by an angry Mumbai crowd
&
Bishen Singh bedi declared this match as the demise of Indian cricket.
But when the plane carrying the indian team landed in kolkata for the second test
This is the story
Of what actually transpired after that...
The true story that happened behind the scenes
When nobody was watching
A story
Of the struggle
The blood and sweat
And the sheer dedication
That went into making a miracle happen. - Zábava
Many of us didn't even know that Dravid and lakshman suffered this much pain,,what we know is their epic fightback ,,thanks for giving us eacha nd every tiny things of match that made the test more epic ❤️❤️❤️
I always find it weird that it was never publicized.
Many people have actually went on the record and said this multiple time.
Even the physiotherapist has written papers on it.
It should be an integral part of the story right.
@@cricketraazenglish I think VVS Laxman once talked about his back pain in a newspaper
Never thought I would cry watching a cricket commentary. Goddamn Dravid sir, I really wish someone could tell him the love his fans (devotees would be the correct word) have for him. Dravid, Laxman, Sachin, Sehwag, Dada what time that was.
😭😭
Please tell rahul dravid that there was a young boy living in Pakistan rizwan khattak of latamber who lived with his love and now he is 37 and dravid doesn't knows , yes I love you dravid , please tell him must .
Beautifully written My friend.
Good cricketers and cricket lovers operate beyond political boundries
I was a big fan of wasim akram , inzzi , zaheer abbas and mian miandad , and off course , Imran the cricketor(not the politician)
Love across the border...
yes i like it
Lovely Buddy..💗
This wasn't just another Test Match. It was an emotion of a billion people. It brought out the raw nerves and feelings of players and fans alike. As a young college student I used to have a pager those days just for the heck of it. Checking the scores after every over was giving me palpitations.
This match was the birth of real Indian crickets domination in the years to follow.
Your explanation is absolutely mesmerizing.
Today team India has beaten the foul mouthed Aussies in their own background in back to back Test Series!
Yes this match changed Indian cricket. Legendary match.
Thanks for the compliments, my friend.
I saw your comments across many videos,
genuinely thanks for the support.
And the match...that bloody match.
The thing for the longest time i only remember two images from that match.
one was harbhajan jumping in joy
and the second - laxman and dravid walking back to the pavillion.
@@cricketraazenglish truly well said 🙏👍 wish you all the best in your channel and may it grow into one big cricket fraternity.
It has to be known as 'Indian Cricket Day', its the birthday of our modern cricket team
I mean Australia did continue to dominate cricket for another 7 years
Completely mesmerized & awestruck by the brilliance of Laxman , Dravid & your speech😘
The story itself is beautifull, hope i did it justice.
I have similar feeling when I realized 20 years have gone by since that game.
I remember this day vividly....was in 10th std...we had a Saraswati Pooja in school to get divine blessings for the outgoing 10th std students in their board exams.....remember me asking the score every 5min from my teachers....
Those were the days man....
your narration is super...brought tears ....
Subbed
Thanks a lot brother 🙏🙏
"" one ball at a time ""
Rula diya yaar. 🇮🇳🇮🇳💪💪Long live India
To this day, I consider myself fortunate to have watched every single ball of this test match. There was something about the way Laxman and Dravid started batting and my superstition of course did not let me budge. Each run, each defensive shot was worth its weight in gold.
Crying... seeing this video at the age of 36years... Still remember the day when I actually watched the match when I had class 10th exams going on in Kolkata...
That's fucking Eden Gardens....... Bow down to India's greatest ground
Whenever India was down and out Rahul Dravid just got up and played and played for his country... ❤
Pls do the same commentary for Hanuma Vihari and Ashwin's heroics in Australia
Rishab pant too
Yaa please
and also on the gabbaiator please
Yes please❤️🙏
Yes please, i support
brother thats why i think dravid is the 'Wall' no matter what condition he stands and laxman 'The invinsible', they never talked about their efforts and that why they are respected so much in cricket community....they are really grt....👍
8:30 This shows what cricket matters to this country. Even the man on duty was celebrating it. I suggest you to do a story on Down under 2021.
It's in the books, Working with a graphic designer and a animator to make something unique.
Tears came down my cheek, I couldn't realize. Such an emotional test match which changed the approach of Indian cricket
The celebrations were insane. When the match ended, they showed the inside of the dressing room. There was champagne being sprayed everywhere.
One of the greatest match of test cricket and one of the iconic test series for all ages! The rise began here under Ganguly for team India!
I feel compelled to comment! Being somebody who wasn't even born when this match happened, I've just read a couple articles about it, and instantly felt immense respect for them, even though I've never watched them play. And then I see this video on CZcams! It's brilliant. I had goosebumps while hearing your narration of the heroics of these two legends. It's unbelievable how they sailed through and defeated the Aussies, the mighty, mighty Aussies while being in a condition like that.
I must say, the portion where you spoke about the pretense, about how "They pretended that..." and so on, I just could not hide a smile. I couldn't. This is just fantastic! You've done a splendid job on other videos that I've watched as well! I wish you all the best, for you're certainly doing this amazing job here! Hope to see more such videos from you (one about the Australia triumph in 2020-21 would be GREAT, which I did see that you said you're working on. Will be waiting for it. And of course will be waiting for more about old matches that happened long before I knew what cricket was XD)
Thanks a lot brother.
Just trying to learn and get better with each video.
and yes I have planned a video for that tour.
it's gone be very different from usual.
Wow 👍
Mark my words, before the end of 2021 this channel will go viral 🔥
Thanks for the well wishes man.
I saw your comments on other videos too.
Really helps a lot in motivating me to keep on trying.
and about viral.
this channel was sitting on 50 subscribers for a year.
So anything more then that is viral for me.
Well nice prediction , he recently hit 1 million views in 3 days ...
@@cricketraazenglish Keep up the good works 👍🏽
Its 2022... 146 subs... I predict that will double in 3 months
Excellent words
Unforgettable match. Watched every second of it. Flawless batting. Grand memories
Laxman and Dravid will be remembered for this test match forever..❤️
20 years ago and it still feels like happened yesterday
VVS And Dravid Indian Cricket's unsung heroes ... 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
i cried everytime i listen about selfness act of dravid sir
Thank you for making this video man. I was only one at the time when this test match happened so I couldn't experienced it live but I have seen highlights of this match and even watching the highlights gave me goosebumps, I experienced the same goosebumps when India beat Australia in Australia and England in England. Matches like these solidifies the statement that Cricket is not a sport in India, it's a religion and an emotion.
I couldn't stop smiling when you started saying -" They just pretended that...". The narration is so lively it brought tears in my eyes.
Man what stubborn players they were, who refused to give up, who choosed fighting for their country despite of being in pain. What a comeback it was.
Complete Goosebumps!!!
What a narration, just relived those moments.
OMG thats how real captain is the true definition of captain dhoni ponting came in another line but dada is God of all captain 🙏🙏
I’ve been new to your videos and the way you explain every nuance of the whole situation that happened at that memorable moment is something extraordinary.. your choice of words n your delivery makes it even more special. 😊😊😊 thank you for making such memories even more special!! 😘😘 Keep up the good work buddy 😎😎🤩🤩
Those words mean a lot Man.
For the longest time my videos were just sitting in a corner of the net.
Felt as if I was screaming into a void.
So hearing such words..
Truly means a lot.
Man!!! You are THE storyteller..With your voice and the visuals you select, every moment comes to life..You are creating larger-than-life (in a very good way) moments that will allow every child to dream and believe in achieving greatness..cheers to you man :)
They showed great determination and patriotism.. They are true players.. I think it's late... But congratulations Rahul Dravid and VVS Lakshman
Cricket was beautiful back then. For me. I wish I knew all this at that time. I wish I didn't lose the connection I had with cricket. The stories you're telling are something I always knew I wanted to hear, but couldn't find anywhere. Thanks for doing this.
It's difficult to explain why this video moved me so much, but I'll try. In 2001, I was living in Australia as a recently migrated 13 year old - immersed in this anglosphere, a brown boy in a sea of white, forever drowning, pulled down by the colonial shackles of the inferiority complex that affects much of our diaspora. Every time the Indian Cricket Team played against Australia, it felt like a pull upwards, in the opposite direction. Now that I'm older I often trivialise sport and diminish it's relevance. But this tribute video made me realise the undeniable impact India's win in Kolkata had on me at that pivotal age. Reading the headlines in Australia about India's gallant stand - I held my head higher that day. Thanks for reviving a beautiful memory.
I was 10 yrs old when I watched this live on TV, there was no internet so no would know these back stories then but after this victory Laxman, Dravid, Bhajji became household names. I remember all my friends, myself included would imitate Bhajji's run up. Once in a lifetime match❤️
No one can forget these guys
Eden was made heaven on that day
You couldn't have explained it better ..... Watched it live on tv...watta match 20 years memories juz flashing right in front of my eyes.... Thank You !!!
One of the best games ever. As an England cricket fan, 2005 will always be the best series for me, but this comes a close 2nd. India found strength in adversity. Sometimes being down can make you play better. It’s like you have nothing to lose.
*THIS IS ENOUGH TO MAKE A GROWN MAN CRY. and THAT'S OKAY!!*
Nicely presented. That moment is etched in Indian cricket history as epochal. Nothing can match what these two achieved in trying circumstances against rampaging aussies
All I can remember from Laxman's bat was beautiful precision all along the ground 34 boundaries beautiful tick sound of the bat. This the first time I heard the behind the story.
you just hear that crack on wood....on each shot...
And knowing how much he must have been suffering at the time.
It makes it all the more Beautifull.
Best test in the history of INDIAN CRICKET or maybe world cricket..
This... does put some tears in my eyes. I was 6 years old then, still have some vivid memory of how my whole family was celebrating.
I was there on the 4th day. I had tickets for 5th day also. Thinking india will loose, gave the 5th day ticket to a cousin. 😭😭😭
So much nostalgia ❤️
This and gabba test proves that players play selfless game even when we are at our very low, when players play for the team, play for nation instead of his own self, we perform extraordinary.
memories of this test is quite vivid in my memory being a kid, Aussies were so desperate for a wicket that they have bowled everybody from ther xi other than gilly & steve. Next day all news papers had the pic of laxman & dravid on first page which was very rare those days.
It was a magical never say die action ...ruby memories of Indian cricket for ever
Greatest moment in Indian sporting history in 21st Century : VVS Laxman 281 in 2001 in Calcutta (first cricketer to breach 250 in 69 years and that too in a follow on innings) and Neeraj Chopra wins Athletic Gold in 2021 in Tokyo Olympics (first in 121 years) 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳👌👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Express my gratitude for making this video. It was felt at soul level, eyes were filled with tears. These two legends, with rest of the team were incredible.
They were the true gems of Indian test cricket ❤
What a beautiful voice modulation and commentary!! I remember watching the entire 4th and 5th skipping my tution, practice session and I am blessing to have watched it on live television
The way you narrate brings events back to life. I remember discussing this match with my friends during lunch...I was completely convinced that we would lose after following on. But the miracle happens...
I get emotional every single time I watch it ❤️. It keeps me inspiring and give goosebumps at the end each time I watch it. Thank you explaining it very beautifully ❤️
Laxman & Dravid true gentleman of cricket .. so simple & down to earth .. it is a magical win by 2 greats of Indian cricket ... Bowling of Sachin & Bajji in 4th innings is notable
Best test match I have ever seen .. there were so much special things in this match ,
Laxman destroying Shane warne and other bowlers and after David did the same ,
Never seen Laxman playing aggressive cricket except that day , he was so good in the test series that he was immediately selected for 1days after this .
Tendulkar failing with bat but chipping in with bowling , and Bhajjis magical bowling . There is so much in this match u can make a single video on everything from this match
Truer words have never been spoken.
I actually had to cut my original script by Half.
Only limiting it to that one specific Story.
And it genuinely pissed me off to do so.😢
@@cricketraazenglish hi, you can always make part1 ,2 and 3 of this video .
Trust me there was so much going on in this match actually tournament , Eden garden spinning track Shane warne bowling from around the wicket and Laxman comming out and flick him for a four .
Bowling of bhajji and Sachin on the last day .and of course warne nightmares of Sachin and his preparation for him , Laxman and David came out of slabus.haha
This should be a textbook match for the current Indian team complaining of fatigue after earning crores from IPL and touring the world with their wives and kids.
Hats off To VVS and Dravid. This match will and has gone down in history as one of the game-changing matches. Two of the best we jave seen❤️❤️❤️👍👍
Dear CR,
This was truly a raaz for me. I didn’t know the actual depth of their heroics. This is true grit and glory.
Thanks for bringing out such an inspirational info and making us even more proud of being Bharteeya and be part of same soil as them.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🏼🙏🏼🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🏼🙏🏼
Your narration, the background music and the partnership between those two heroes made me cry! Fantastic man!
This was the only Test day i watched every single ball..That day is still so vividly clear..
Truly an inspirational knock it was!
Thank you for sharing this story.....
Please keep sharing many more of these
I am 38 now, a typical 90s kid. Your channel (and this video in particular) brought tears into my eyes !!
This was not a match it was a trance…..I so so remember this match….even today when I see this match or it’s story I can’t stop my tears….those were the most challenging days for Indian cricket….thank you for presenting this video…god bless you 🙏
And fortunately, we again witnessed something like this in 2020-21 series but this time in Australia itself. Greatness of Indian cricket and these legends💯
Gabba ?
Another fantastic production, cricket fans around the world thank you for the insights.
Thanks, brother... this is called inspiration. Very well narrated the test.
Uniqueness of this channel is the way of presentation. Simply Superb! Good Job!
Dravid and Lakshman should be revered for their sacrifice.
- A fan of Sachin Tendulkar.
You just narrated this glorious series the way Morgan Freeman narrated in Shawshank Redemtion
Start a membership, I’ll subscribe. Your narration is superior than any motivational video on CZcams. I have seen all these matches but never have I ever been moved this much. You sir, are amazing at what you do!!
Watched just one video and fell in love with this channel.. Thank you for your efforts....
This channel is so bloody underrated. Excellent narration and sure you have done your homework.
Keep up the good work
We have the inherent ability to rise up to the occasion and fight like a champion when we are at our worst and there's no hope.
There would definitely be memorable Hockey, kabbadi, football games where Indian team might have beaten the odds but for me, i just have few stories which i remember and all of those come from Cricket.
83 WC
2001 Ind Australia test series
2007 t20 WC
2021 India Australia test series
Each of the above, paved way to something significant to the game but also something quite positive among Indians. A confidence that we can be best and never back out from a fight. With current situation in India with so many fighting this virus, i think if you make a motivational video linking all this, i guess that would be great.
Other memorable mentions
96 India pak WC match
2011 WC
2013 CT
2016 India Bangla T20 WC
2018 nidahas final
I am sure whatever I can comment up with, would have been done. My tribute to you is I subscribed to the channel and increased your likes. Cricket aside I started liking you as a person and hope all the best for career wherever it may lead you
Would this video arouse deep buried emotions in every Indian cricket fan without the brilliant and emphatic narration? No. Love the presentation man! It feels good to dive back into childhood and relive the match once again.
Dude, i love cricket and love your channel for bringing these beautiful stories, keep up the good work :)
Thank you for another invaluable gift, this story
It's really overwhelming watching this video, I listened this match on radio, would you believe it, I listened harbhajans singh hatttrick on radio....there was no light then, i was just 13 years of age, and a die hard fan of cricket....thanks buddy for making these videos 💙❤
I an drunk and when I listen you , I forget everything and seem to be at the cricket ground .
I absolutely love your oratory skills
Best Match i hv ever seen in 35 yrs..
Thanks for sharing this story.
Was in my 8th grade listening to radio commentary. rushing home to see last hour play of this test cheering every wicket India took on last day. This match made me cricket fan forever.
I didn't know about laxman and dravid having so many issues before the match!!
Thank you for this video.
Proud of the spirit of the Indian team during that series.
Thank you for the video..
I don't think today's player have this much dedication, atleat the team spirit and maturity is clearly missed.
Two matches I can never forget - this one and the Desert Storm match where Sachin overcame Aussies in the middle of a literal desert storm where visibility was close to zero. I think you should do a video on the latter.
Just goosebumps man...!!A fan of yours watching your video at 2 am in the night,already knew each and every detail of the match,but still watched this video to hear your NARRATION, A MAGICAL NARRATION ❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thanks a lot for the praise Man, truly means a lot.
I'm still learning it as I go, hopefully can give you a improved video every step of the way.
Great, I didn't know this, good for you to bring it out, great batsmen, they deserve a salute
Thank you for this
Hi... I just came across your videos... I am crying here in my balcony... I don't watch cricket now a days as i believe it has stooped to being a mere money making, people pleasing show, where bowlers have no stand.... Your videos brought back my memories of old classic cricket, "the real cricket", cricket which was my love, where i never got tired of talking about the match.... Thank you... One humble request... Please do a video on Indian 2011 world cup journey. Specially the finals😍
I knew all the facts you had mentioned and also the pay back dravid gave to Ian chappell. it's 20 years now everyone in that team has retired but that day is still fresh in my mind, the following day I'd to refresh cricinfo to make sure ; will the news change?
This level of dedication is now missing in the Indian team
Magical. Majestic. The game as well as the narrative of this video ❤
This was the turning point of Indian cricket history.
Was not born at this time so don't have any idea what happened that day, but your speech literally brought me goose bumps. Amazing stuff, you deserve more subscribers. By the way, do you have any idea where to see the replay of that full day? If yes, kindly tell.
czcams.com/video/hw8JmCLypyk/video.html&ab_channel=ClassicCricket
I didn't find the entire replay, but the highlight is available in the below link.
Do check the next Test in Chennai as well. It was the series which started modern Indian cricket. It was a glorious run from there to till now with a minor dip during Chappell era.
Ni matter how many times i watch videos on this match, it gives me goosebumps and feels like relieving those historical moments over n over n over on over again
Actually it was Dravid's idea to move laxman at no.3. It was told by himself in the sachin's book launch.
Correct it.
4:05
thanks for the video.. fantastic.. gr8..lost for adjectives
Great work...great story telling and presentation. Much better than any prime sports channel documentary. Seriously brilliant
Thanks for letting us know all these to ppl like me who just think and talk about 07 and 11 World cups and ipls down unders you just realised me this test this Kolkata test was the foundation for the next generation your speech and narration is no less to an Dravid laxman inings man your the writer professional narater and commentators too have never match your naration watched many videos of yours but this ia above all ❤️
Watched the match live like a dream, watched the highlights again and again, watched the uncounted stories about it. We talk about those moments on lazy evenings. Still yours story is the best. Keep it up bro.
That's real high praise Man.
coming from someone who genuinely loves cricket as much as you do.
Id there are any criticisms or suggestions, I would love to hear them too.
I am in tears...
Thanks for making this video
Thanks for watching my videos my friend.
I saw your comments across many of my videos.
Really really appreciate the support brother.
Just 6 yrs old at that time, didn't know the rules of test cricket as such.. But What a match, what a comeback.. After a few years, got to know the situation of many players who played that match..
The best narrated video..full of emotions and liveliness