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Humanitarian. Broadcasting Journalist. Films. Cricket. Music. Literature. Travel. Sufi by Heart ... #MasksAreNotChinWarmers

Nov 29, 2021, 14 tweets

India's Memorable Tour of Pakistan 1978-79
Here are some images in a thread from Test at Lahore which will give you the idea of quality cricket played in that era! Cricket's biggest rivalry & at the same time lifelong friendships! Many playing in this test are legends of the game

Glorious days ...

#ImranKhan was getting into his peak as a bowler ...

Beautiful image of spectators coming to watch crciket from other side if the border in Lahore

Some more portraits of some great cricketers of that era! How many can you recognize

Some hostile fast bowling and brave batsmen without any helmets! Quite a sight

Now, that's some action packed cricket!

Some of the finest batsmanship you will ever see!

An unforgettable era!

The action continues..

Attacking stroke play - a treat to watch!

Young #KapilDev coming into his element ...

This was a great test match. There could be many more such memorable test matches at Lahore, Delhi, Karachi, Mumbai, Rawalpindi, Bangalore, UAE and UK! Let's just play cricket, make music and films ...

- Basit Subhani

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