<p class="MsoNormal">With the COVID-19 pandemic wiping off the sporting calendar, cricket fans have been left with no live-action to feast their eyes on. Former cricketers and experts, along with fans, have taken to Twitter during the lockdown in a bid to share their thoughts on cricket while recalling some of the memorable incidents from the past.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Veteran cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle on Wednesday shared his 10 most important incidents in and around Indian cricket in the 90s and then interacted with cricket fans live to discuss other crucial phases of Indian cricket in the 90s.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">At 17.00 hrs today, as part of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> I will be tweeting the 10 most important happenings in and around Indian cricket in the 90s. Then go live on twitter after that. Do send in thoughts/queries using this hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a> so I can reply to as many as I can</p>
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<p>The hashtag #90sWithHarsha, which was part of Twitter India’s #90sNostalgia initiative to recall some of the important phases in Indian cricket, trended heavily on the platform as fans bombarded the live session with their questions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here are Harsha Bhogle's&nbsp;10 most important incidents in and around Indian cricket in the 90s:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">10. Advertisers like <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pepsi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pepsi</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NothingOfficialAboutIt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NothingOfficialAboutIt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YehDilMaangeMore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YehDilMaangeMore</a> and other slogans taking cricketers into non-cricket homes via entertainment and investing money into Indian cricket. Significant part of making Indian cricket rich. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">9. Tigers at home, lambs overseas. Won/drew every home series, lost/drew every away series except Sri Lanka 1993. Tendulkar's first away win outside Asia was 12 years after debut. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">8. India's historic tour of South Africa in 1992-93. ANC wasn't yet in power, India still had no diplomatic ties, no visas, we knew little about SA cricket and life there. Was a journey into the unknown. Pathbreaking tour, cricket wasn't great. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">7. The arrival of <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anilkumble1074</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dravid</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SGanguly99</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vvslaxman281</a>. First glimpse of <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@virendersehwag</a>. Set the scene for a lot of joy in the next decade. The formative years were wonderful to watch. Leaves were sprouting, the flowers would bloom. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">6. The spectre of match-fixing. Suspicion grew in our game, in whispers then more loudly, trust was injured. The second half was a low point,the darkness before the dawn. It passed too. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> 90sWithHarsha</p>
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<p>Bhogle's top five made for some interesting choices topped by the decade ruled by Sachin Tendulkar.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">5. TV rights were sold for the first time. Hero Cup was a legal battle &amp; a cricketing event. The value in Indian cricket started getting unlocked. Professional TV prod came to India. Cricket grew beyond Doordarshan. ESPN, then Star Sports arrived. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">4. Pakistan tour of India in 1999. That great Chennai Test, <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anilkumble1074</a> with the magical all ten in Delhi, full houses, tense cricket with some of the biggest names from both countries. India-Pakistan also played a lot of odi cricket in the 90s. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">3. A world record for Kapil Dev. We couldn't have dreamt an Indian fast bowler would stand atop the cricket world. <a href="https://twitter.com/therealkapildev?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@therealkapildev</a> showed the way for the next generation by making the new ball a weapon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">2. The World Cup quarter-final of 1996. The most tense, the most viewed event of its times. India didn't move from the TV screen. Prasad vs Sohail,Jadeja's onslaught,Sidhu's innings,calming Kumble. The high of the QF, the shattering low of the SF <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">1.The Decade of Tendulkar.The confidence.The aggression.The youthfulness.The trust. In an India that was opening up,<a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> stood for what was possible. Perth, Chennai, Auckland, World Cup 96, Capetown, Sharjah, Melbourne. Sachin became part of us. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a></p>
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<p>After revealing his 10 most-important happenings in and around Indian cricket, Bhogle conducted a live interaction where he answered to the questions sent by his fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Live on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sWithHarsha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sWithHarsha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/90sNostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#90sNostalgia</a> <a href="https://t.co/47JtEGSGcu">https://t.co/47JtEGSGcu</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">He played a big part on ensuring Indian cricket became powerful. Backed the players all the way. <a href="https://t.co/ynZHBhVRj4">https://t.co/ynZHBhVRj4</a></p>
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1263090760993259520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of the biggest disappointments. I thought India could have won it that year <a href="https://t.co/1Me3UQRuSZ">https://t.co/1Me3UQRuSZ</a></p>
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1263090386165088257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>With cricket slowly trying to move towards resumption, some more interesting interactions could be unveiled on Twitter in future.&nbsp;</p>

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With the COVID-19 pandemic wiping off the sporting calendar, cricket fans have been left with no live-action to feast their eyes on. Former cricketers and experts, along with fans, have taken to Twitter during the lockdown in a bid to share their thoughts on cricket while recalling some of the memorable incidents from the past.

With the COVID-19 pandemic wiping off the sporting calendar, cricket fans have been left with no live-action to feast their eyes on. Former cricketers and experts, along with fans, have taken to Twitter during the lockdown in a bid to share their thoughts on cricket while recalling some of the memorable incidents from the past. Veteran cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle on Wednesday shared his 10 most important incidents in and around Indian cricket in the 90s and then interacted with cricket fans live to discuss other crucial phases of Indian cricket in the 90s. At 17.00 hrs today, as part of #90sNostalgia I will be tweeting the 10 most important happenings in and around Indian cricket in the 90s. Then go live on twitter after that. Do send in thoughts/queries using this hashtag #90sWithHarsha so I can reply to as many as I can — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × The hashtag #90sWithHarsha, which was part of Twitter India’s #90sNostalgia initiative to recall some of the important phases in Indian cricket, trended heavily on the platform as fans bombarded the live session with their questions. Here are Harsha Bhogle's 10 most important incidents in and around Indian cricket in the 90s: 10. Advertisers like #Pepsi with #NothingOfficialAboutIt #YehDilMaangeMore and other slogans taking cricketers into non-cricket homes via entertainment and investing money into Indian cricket. Significant part of making Indian cricket rich. #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × 9. Tigers at home, lambs overseas. Won/drew every home series, lost/drew every away series except Sri Lanka 1993. Tendulkar's first away win outside Asia was 12 years after debut. #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × 8. India's historic tour of South Africa in 1992-93. ANC wasn't yet in power, India still had no diplomatic ties, no visas, we knew little about SA cricket and life there. Was a journey into the unknown. Pathbreaking tour, cricket wasn't great. #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × 7. The arrival of @anilkumble1074, #Dravid, @SGanguly99, @vvslaxman281. First glimpse of @virendersehwag. Set the scene for a lot of joy in the next decade. The formative years were wonderful to watch. Leaves were sprouting, the flowers would bloom. #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × 6. The spectre of match-fixing. Suspicion grew in our game, in whispers then more loudly, trust was injured. The second half was a low point,the darkness before the dawn. It passed too. #90sNostalgia 90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × Bhogle's top five made for some interesting choices topped by the decade ruled by Sachin Tendulkar. 5. TV rights were sold for the first time. Hero Cup was a legal battle & a cricketing event. The value in Indian cricket started getting unlocked. Professional TV prod came to India. Cricket grew beyond Doordarshan. ESPN, then Star Sports arrived. #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × 4. Pakistan tour of India in 1999. That great Chennai Test, @anilkumble1074 with the magical all ten in Delhi, full houses, tense cricket with some of the biggest names from both countries. India-Pakistan also played a lot of odi cricket in the 90s. #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × 3. A world record for Kapil Dev. We couldn't have dreamt an Indian fast bowler would stand atop the cricket world. @therealkapildev showed the way for the next generation by making the new ball a weapon. #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × 2. The World Cup quarter-final of 1996. The most tense, the most viewed event of its times. India didn't move from the TV screen. Prasad vs Sohail,Jadeja's onslaught,Sidhu's innings,calming Kumble. The high of the QF, the shattering low of the SF #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × 1.The Decade of Tendulkar.The confidence.The aggression.The youthfulness.The trust. In an India that was opening up,@sachin_rt stood for what was possible. Perth, Chennai, Auckland, World Cup 96, Capetown, Sharjah, Melbourne. Sachin became part of us. #90sNostalgia #90sWithHarsha — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × After revealing his 10 most-important happenings in and around Indian cricket, Bhogle conducted a live interaction where he answered to the questions sent by his fans. Live on #90sWithHarsha #90sNostalgia https://t.co/47JtEGSGcu — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × He played a big part on ensuring Indian cricket became powerful. Backed the players all the way. https://t.co/ynZHBhVRj4 — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × One of the biggest disappointments. I thought India could have won it that year https://t.co/1Me3UQRuSZ — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 20, 2020 × With cricket slowly trying to move towards resumption, some more interesting interactions could be unveiled on Twitter in future.

Harsha Bhogle picks his top 10 Indian cricket moments from the 90s as nostalgia kicks in on Twitter

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Harsha Bhogle picks his top 10 Indian cricket moments from the 90s as nostalgia kicks in on Twitter