Rediff pl be more accurate. Your statement for half a century pundits treating India as no hopers is inaccurate.India was very strong in test cricket long time before 1983.Gavaskar,Viswanath and the spin quartet achieved excellent win abroad -1976 port of spain victory in WI, 1971 victories in WI/Eng,1980-81 victory at Melbourne to name a few. Pl be more careful next time
