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Detailed explanation-1: -He was a member of the India team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup . He represented India in 37 Tests and 42 One Day Internationals (ODIs) between 1978 and 1985.

Detailed explanation-2: -“He had an illustrious career & was India’s second-highest run getter at the 1983 World Cup. He was also an umpire and national selector. His contribution won’t be forgotten.” Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar also expressed his disbelief at the death. “Shocked and deeply pained by the demise of Yashpal Sharma ji.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 28-year-old seamer from Una succumbed to multiple organ failure in Vadodara on Thursday. Twenty-eight-year-old Himachal Pradesh cricketer Sidharth Sharma has died following a multiple organ failure in a hospital in Vadodara on Thursday.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s 1983 World Cup Squad The Indian Playing XI that defeated West Indies Team in the 1983 World Cup finals consisted of - Sunil Gavaskar, Kris Srikkanth, Mohinder Amarnath, Yashpal Sharma, Sandeep Patil, Kapil Dev (c), Kirti Azad, Roger Binny, Madan Lal, Syed Kirmani (wk), Balwinder Sandhu.

Detailed explanation-5: -Actor Jatin Sarna talks about playing Yashpal Sharma in Kabir Khan’s 83 and how he bagged the role. He also opens up about the connection that he feels with the late cricketer. India is known to have two popular passions: Bollywood and cricket.