18 June - Jhala Mann Singh Stamp issue

He was one of the Mewar nobles of the Rajput clan of Bari Sadri, a “jagir” (estate) which was given to his predecessors Sarvashri Ajja and Sajja by Maharaja Rajmal.

The Jhalas of Bari Sadri retained their honour by standing shoulder to shoulder with their Kings whenever the need arose.

Jhala Mann Singh took part in Maharana Pratap Singh’s War Council at Gogunda (in 1576) prior to the legendary Battle of Haldighati.

A Commemorative Stamp issued by India Post on 18 June 2017.

Kapil Dev’s 175 saves India’s 1983 World Cup campaign

Captain Kapil Dev came out to bat and ran through the Zimbabwe bowling line-up. The right-hander played a smart, yet brisk innings, scoring an unbeaten 175 in 138 balls.
The road to World Cup victory in 1983 was not an easy one for India. Before facing off England in the semifinals, India were pitted against Zimbabwe in a must-win encounter on June 18, 1983