Venkatesh Prasad's witty response to Aamir Sohail's iconic dismissal - 'Indiranagar ka goonda moment'

By Ovaise Shariff  |  First Published Dec 31, 2023, 5:44 PM IST

The historic showdown between Venkatesh Prasad and Aamir Sohail in the Cricket World Cup 1996 quarter-finals remains etched in cricket history. Prasad, known for his wit, recently responded to a fan's query about the memorable dismissal.


The historic on-field clash between Venkatesh Prasad and Aamir Sohail in the Cricket World Cup 1996 quarter-finals between India and Pakistan has etched a memorable chapter in cricket history. Matches between these arch-rivals always promise a competitive atmosphere, and Prasad and Sohail elevated it with their intense battle. Sohail confidently signaled towards the off-side after hitting Prasad for a boundary, indicating a repeat performance. However, Prasad had a different script in mind, as his next delivery shattered Sohail's stumps, leaving him astonished.

Indira Nagar ka goonda moment https://t.co/PCCOgdkUtV

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad)

Responding to a fan's query on social media about this iconic dismissal, the former Indian fast bowler, known for his wit, quipped, "Indira Nagar ka goonda moment," referencing a phrase coined by his ex-teammate Rahul Dravid in a commercial.

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Expressing his hopes for Team India in the upcoming year, Prasad shared on X (formerly Twitter) that 2023 was a year filled with "What could have been" for Rohit Sharma's side. Despite their dominance in the 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. He wished the team success in winning championships, a feat that has eluded them for over a decade.

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