'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'
Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has strongly come out in support of demonetisation, saying it is a bold step in the interest of the nation. "Although it has brought some initial problems, it will bear fruits in the long run," the legendary all-rounder said addressing the annual function of Sat Paul Mittal School in Ludhiana.
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Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer Manoj Kumar on Wednesday lashed out at Kapil Dev, saying the Arjuna Award is a "fitting reply" from him to the former India cricket captain, who had earlier refused to recognise the pugilist.
The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Kapil Dev, Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad, who picked the current India coach have been to respond by October 10.
Ravichandran Ashwin visualises himself doing a lot more on the cricket field at least for the next few years.
'He did not involve himself in strategic discussions that would help us on the field', Tendulkar claims in his just-released autobiography.
'In my opinion, the period between 26 and 34 years is your prime, and thereafter, the fitness of the players will ensure their longevity.'
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday showed his dexterity with the cricket bat as he played out a few deliveries bowled to him by the legendary Kapil Dev. Kapil, India's only World Cup-wining captain, sent down a few balls to the British premier when he visited the National stadium on his tour of the Commonwealth Games venues.
The other Indian bowlers who have taken 300 Test wickets or more include Anil Kumble (619), R Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311) and Zaheer Khan (311).
Has there existed another cricketer who has been hailed as a spinner, fielder, captain, umpire, selector, and above all, a consummate team man, asks K R Nayar.
The former all-rounder admitted that ICL is more of a money-making venture but insisted that it is also a good initiative aimed at nurturing young talent.
Jasprit Bumrah overtook spin great Bishan Singh Bedi's all-time record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in an away Test series.
After granting amnesty to Kiran More, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India in all likelihood will soon be granting amnesty to Kapil Dev and welcome him back in the official fold as the former Indian captain is all set to write to the cricket board on this issue.
The former India captain said that Virender Sehwag and Mohammad Kaif should be asked to play domestic cricket to regain their touch.
Appeared in 61 Tests won by India. Only Sachin Tendulkar (72) and Virat Kohli (62) have been part of a winning XI on more occasions for India.
Harvinder Singh was one of India's most promising pacers in the 1990s having played three Tests and 16 ODIs.
Rohit had missed the opening Test due to the birth of his second child.
'He should go back to first-class cricket (domestic List A and T20) and play there'
Members of 1983 World Cup winning team never thought of even reaching the semi-finals but it was their "mad" skipper Kapil Dev's inspirational leadership that guided them to the coveted trophy, said chief India selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
Batting would be India's strength in the upcoming World Cup but Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wretched luck with the toss will also have to turn for the better if India are to break a 28-year-old jinx at the mega-event, feels 1983 World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev.
Reader Sarvanan Neelaraju sent us a picture of Kapil Dev.
'He was really the legend of our times.' 'I couldn't have imagined that one day I'd be sharing a stage with him.'
Former India captain and legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev was inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the ICC headquarters in Dubai.
Paying rich tribute to Shikhar Dhawan for his maiden One-day International century against South Africa, former India skipper Kapil Dev said the Delhi left-hander was the future of Indian cricket.
A 'disturbed' former captain Kapil Dev, on Friday, expressed his displeasure in the manner Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji tried to stall WV Raman's appointment as the coach of the Indian women's team.
Reader Alok Rakyan sent us this picture from Japan.
Reader Louet Colaco sent us a photograph of Kapil Dev from Qatar.
'I want to play more cricket. Where is the place? Obviously not in the Indian dressing room but from somewhere else. I want to be honest with the game.'
Bumrah finished as the leading wicket-taker with an incredible tally though India lost the series 1-3 after the six-wicket defeat in the fifth Test at the SCG
Kapil Dev is certainly a relieved man after being back into the BCCI fold but the legendary all-rounder still has reservations if one terms his comeback as getting "amnesty from BCCI."
The selection of Ravi Shastri's coaching team will take place on Monday and the interviews for the batting, bowling and fielding coaches will be conducted by the national selection committee headed by MSK Prasad.
Jasprit Bumrah is also the second fastest Indian along with Ravindra Jadeja to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket.
BCCI's decision has come following emotional appeals for support from former captain Kapil Dev and Sandeep Patil.
'I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency. What we can do is more important than what the govt can do.'
Actor Ranveer Singh, who is portraying the character of India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev in the movie '83', says he is excited to 'get into the skin of such a legendary player'.
'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'
Former India captain Kapil Dev and the Indian Cricket Board buried the hatchet following their differences over cricketer joining rebel ICL and welcomed him back with immediate effect disbursing his one-time benefit payment of Rs 1.5 crore.
World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.
Kapil Dev believes the injury-enforced absence of key players like Jasprit Bumrah can hamper any team and hopes India's pace spearhead will return to action soon.
The sports fraternity joined the nation in mourning the passing of Ratan Tata, recognising his significant contributions to Indian industry and society.
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