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Watch Muhammad Kaif’s resilient knock of 61 runs off 89 balls against the West Indies in the 3rd ODI at Basseterre on May 23, 2006. Under testing Caribbean conditions and against a fiery West Indies bowling attack, Kaif displayed remarkable grit, patience, and class. Coming in at a critical juncture, he partnered with Virender Sehwag to forge a vital 112-run partnership, helping India recover and post a competitive total of 245/9.

Though India eventually lost the match by 4 wickets, Kaif’s calm presence at the crease and ability to absorb pressure highlighted his true character. His innings, adorned with just two boundaries, was not about flamboyance—it was about responsibility, temperament, and resilience. This was vintage Kaif: composed, reliable, and unshakeable.

Relive this memorable moment from Indian cricket's rich archives and enjoy a flashback to a time when Kaif’s bat and fielding lit up the game. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic cricket content!

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00:00In the Heat and Hustle of the Caribbean at Bestar, on May 23, 2006, Mohamad Kaif stood
00:06tall, aimed the testing condition in the third ODI against the West Indies.
00:10Walking in with India in spot of bother, Mohamad Kaif showcased the temperament and technique
00:16that made him a dependable figure in India's middle order.
00:20His 61 runs of 89 balls, laced with just two boundaries, was not about fair, it was about
00:26sheer determination and compo year under five.
00:29Partnering with the ever-attacking Varinder Sivak, Mohamad Kaif stitched a crucial 112-run
00:34stand with resurrected Indians innings and provided the backbone to a total of 245-9.
00:42While Varinder Sivak played the aggressor, Mohamad Kaif dropped anchor, absorbing the pressure
00:47with grace.
00:48It was not a match-winning knock on that day, as the host chased down the target with four
00:53wickets to spare.
00:54But Mohamad Kaif's effort was symbolic of his fighting spirit.
00:58His inning sparks volume of his cricketing character resolutes unflinching and selfless.
01:03Although the result did not swing in India's favor, Mohamad Kaif's inning remains a throwback
01:08to the classic ODI grid, where building an innings and steady partnership held as much weight
01:14as explosive stroke play.
01:16Revisit this gem from the archives and relive the essence of the vintage cricket, where every
01:22run mattered and every stand told a story.
01:29great shot from Kaif.
01:30Nice shot from Kaif.
01:31Nice shot from Kaif.
01:32Nice way to get off the mark.
01:33And they're looking for three, but it's restricted to two.
01:34Zivak says no.
01:35...to score quickly.
01:36Wow.
01:37It's just a little up and under.
01:38Beautiful shot from Kaif.
01:39And on pitches like this when you can trust the bounce, tit off his body.
01:46Once you can trust the bounce, you don't have too much fear in playing across the line.
01:53And again, he got a hand on it.
01:54Norton got a hand on it.
01:55Oh, there's a mix up there too.
02:00Well, he might have been gone, but it's a good effort.
02:01Edwards is gone.
02:02Edwards is gone.
02:03Edwards is all over the place now.
02:04He just...
02:05He just...
02:06He just...
02:07much fear in playing across the line and again he got a hand on it
02:17not we got a hand on it all there's a mix up there too well he might have been
02:23gone but it's a good it was just gone that was it's all over the place now he
02:31just seems just have lost rhythm a couple of ways in the last over now this
02:37one counting for five oh no
02:44that will be full it's a rubbish delivery down link side
02:50and that's what happens in the power play
02:54let's assume
02:57on 49 mohammed kai 70 runs per hundred balls
03:05they're having five men inside the ring against normal calf
03:18the bat has taken all the weight forcing the tail of the bat over the line but it's still in the air
03:26that's very unfortunate
03:29two run outs
03:32first one
03:32oh my god
03:34and now
03:35of the well-settled
03:36mohammed kai is remembered as one of india's most agile fielders and a dependable middle order
03:51best men during the early 2000s hailing from uttar pradesh mohammed kai first caught the eye of the
03:58cricketing world when he captain india to victory in the under 19 world cup in 2000 soon after he made
04:04his way into the national side and though his international career had its ups and downs
04:10mohammed kai made significant contribution when opportunities came on his way his most iconic
04:16moment came in the nationalist series final at lords in 2002 where he played a match-winning
04:22unbeaten 87 and helped india chase down a daunting target scripting one of the most memorable wins in
04:28indian odi history with a calm head on his shoulder mohammed kai was known for his ability to hold the
04:35innings together under pressure often acting as the glue in challenging situation while he never truly
04:42cemented a permanent spot in the indian test side his odi performances electrifying fielding and work ethic
04:49earned him immense respect beyond statistics mohammed kai's legacy lies in his commitment his game
04:56awareness and the energy he brought to the field especially during a time when indian fielding
05:01standards were on the rise after retiring from cricket he remained connected to the game through
05:06commentary coaching and mentoring roles continuing to contribute to indian cricket off the field if you
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