India's 1st ever Champions Trophy squad: Where are they now?

Joshi gave Kumble the support in the spin department

10.Sunil Joshi

The left-arm spinner in the squad, Joshi had a good outing with the ball in the quarterfinal, when he took 2 for 57 in his 9 overs and then also picked up 0 for 35 in his 10 overs in the semifinal.

Joshi also featured in the 2000 edition of the tournament in Kenya and in 2012, retired from all forms of the game. He has since taken up coaching duties, helping Jammu and Kashmir to a memorable win over Mumbai a few years ago. He is presently coaching Assam in the Ranji Trophy.

11.Javagal Srinath

The spearhead of the Indian fast bowling attack at the time, Srinath had a decent outing in the competition, picking up 3 wickets in the two matches that he played in. In a country that has and continues to taste so much success in spin bowling, Srinath stood out, for his fast bowling abilities and many keen observers of Indian cricket do feel that had he got the support that he deserved at the time, he might have succeeded even more.

Post his retirement in 2003, he became a match referee with the ICC.

12.Anil Kumble

The man on whom hinged a large percentage of India’s hopes with the ball. Kumble had a forgettable tournament with the ball, picking up jus the solitary wicket against West Indies in the semifinal.

He competed in the 2000 and 2002 editions as well and is presently the head coach of the Indian cricket team.

13.Venkatesh Prasad

Prasad, at the time of the event, had already created a name for himself, for possessing one of the best leg-cutters in the ODI format. He may not have been the quickest of bowlers, but in terms of skill, he was very good, possessing a bagful of tricks.

He did not feature in any of the matches in the competition but played a key role in the 2000 edition when India reached the finals. He is currently the President of the India’s Junior Selection Committee.