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Venkatesh Prasad’s Witty Recall of ‘Indira Nagar Ka Goonda’ Moment with Aamir Sohail Goes Viral

The historic on-field rivalry between Venkatesh Prasad and Aamir Sohail during the Cricket World Cup 1996 quarter-finals remains etched in cricket history. The intensity of any India vs Pakistan match is legendary, and the showdown between these two cricketers during that encounter reached unparalleled levels. Sohail’s bold display after hitting a delivery from Prasad and the subsequent dismissal on the next ball is a moment remembered by fans.

Responding to a fan’s query about the famous dismissal, Prasad displayed his wit and humor on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He cheekily referred to it as the “Indira Nagar ka goonda moment,” alluding to a phrase used by his former teammate Rahul Dravid in a commercial.

Recently, Prasad expressed his hopes for Team India in the upcoming year. Reflecting on 2023, he labeled it as a year of missed opportunities for Rohit Sharma’s side. Despite dominating the entire ODI World Cup, India faced a setback in the final against Australia. Prasad also highlighted India’s subpar performance in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

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Describing it as a year of “What could have been” for Team India, Prasad acknowledged the brilliance of Travis Head in crucial games. He expressed optimism that in the coming year, India would break the championship drought that has persisted for more than a decade. Wishing the best for Team India in the future, Prasad emphasized the hope for victories in prestigious championships

Kavya Bhatt

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