Why did Imran Khan not bowl in the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

In February 1983, Imran was diagnosed with a stress fracture of his left shin after a gruelling 6 Test series against India in Pakistan (Pakistan won 3-0 and he finished 40 wickets at 13.95). read more

Imran Khan was captain of the Pakistan national cricket team on three occasions: 1982 – 1983; 1985 – 1987; and 1989 – 1992. In 1992, Khan's team won the Cricket World Cup. This is the only time the Pakistan team has won this competition. read more

It was held from 9 June to 25 June 1983 in England and Wales and was won by India. Eight countries participated in the event. The 1983 World Cup was full of dramatic cricket all through the tournament. Teams like India and Zimbabwe who were not playing well during those times scored upset victories over the West Indies and Australia respectively. read more