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Pakistan wins the Sharjah Trophy over India and West Indies in a round-robin format

The 1989 Champions Trophy was held in Sharjah, UAE, between October 13–20, 1989. Three national teams took part: India, Pakistan and West Indies. The 1989 Champions Trophy was a double round-robin...

The 1989 Champions Trophy was held in Sharjah, UAE, between October 13–20, 1989. Three national teams took part: India, Pakistan and West Indies.

The 1989 Champions Trophy was a double round-robin tournament where each team played the other twice. Pakistan won the tournament by winning all four of their matches.

The beneficiaries of the tournament were Fazal Mahmood (Pakistan), Iqbal Qasim (Pakistan), Krishnamachari Srikkanth (India), Polly Umrigar (India) and Viv Richards (West Indies) who each received US$35,000 (£20,000).

Historical Significance

The 1989 Champions Trophy was held in Sharjah, UAE, between October 13–20, 1989.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on October 20, 1989?
The 1989 Champions Trophy was held in Sharjah, UAE, between October 13–20, 1989. Three national teams took part: India, Pakistan and West Indies. The 1989 Champions Trophy was a double round-robin tournament where each team played the other twice.
Why is Pakistan wins the Sharjah Trophy over India and West Indies in a round-robin ... significant?
The 1989 Champions Trophy was held in Sharjah, UAE, between October 13–20, 1989.

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