Kabir Khan’s upcoming directorial, '83', on India’s first cricketing World Cup win, has another son stepping into the shoes of his father. After Chirag Patil who will be stepping in for father Sandeep Patil, the son of the late West Indies fast bowler Malcolm Marshall, Mali will be playing him on screen.


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A source from the sets told us that Kabir wants to keep the film as realistic as possible and has been in talks with Mali for a long time. “Mali is a fast bowler and a middle order batsman like his father and suited the part perfectly,” added the source.
Kabir has also approached the sons of other famous West Indian players and talks with them are on, including fast bowler Carl Greenidge, son of Gordon Greenidge. The team is also looking for players who will represent Team England who played India in the semifinals.
Kabir Khan, when contacted, confirmed, “Yes we are thrilled to have Mali Marshall, son of the legend Malcolm Marshall play the role of his father. Not only does he look like his father but his bowling action is also exactly like him. As we all know, Malcolm Marshall was part of the fearsome West Indies quartet of pace bowlers Marshall, Michael Holding, Joel Garner and Andy Roberts”
Kabir’s team was in Dharamshala recently for a 10-day training and bonding session. Former cricketers from the '83' team like Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath and Yashpal Sharma dropped by with tips and joined some training sessions helmed by coach Balvinder Singh Sandhu. The actors are also being trained by Under-19 cricketer Rajiv Mehra. Now, they will resume their training in Mumbai. The film, produced by Madhu Mantena, Vishnu Induri, Shibasish Sarkar and Kabir, goes on the floors on May 15 in London and Scotland. It will be shot in a 100-day schedule.
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