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.'
Jasprit Bumrah is also the second fastest Indian along with Ravindra Jadeja to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket.
The chairman of selectors M S K Prasad feels that Hardik Pandya has the potential to match the legendary Kapil Dev, provided the all-rounder stays grounded.
Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at a ceremony in the House of Lords in London.
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev on Saturday turned emotional at the demise of his coach and Dronacharya awardee Desh Prem Azad, saying he has lost his guru and a dear friend.
Arjuna Ranatunga's dramatic body transformation has stunned the Internet.
'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'
The sports fraternity joined the nation in mourning the passing of Ratan Tata, recognising his significant contributions to Indian industry and society.
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.
Reader Vilas Deshmukh sent us this picture from Doha, Qatar.
Hardik Pandya has said that comparisons with Indian legend Kapil Dev are unwarranted
This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.
Ever since his return to international cricket in 2023 ahead of the 50-over World Cup after a long while of battling injuries, Bumrah has been unplayable, delivering some of the best spells in recent memory.
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has endorsed the idea of having a India-Pakistan match to raise funds for the millions of people stranded and displaced due to the floods in Pakistan.
Vinod Kambli revealed that his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar came forward to help him financially during his surgeries following a heart attack in 2013.
In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.
'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.
India's World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev would like to know why Ravichandran Ashwin decided to call it a day all of a sudden.
'I hadn't thought before that a fast bowler would be discussed so much in India but that is happening today and I feel happy and proud about that'.
R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series
This achievement makes him the third Indian to surpass 3000 runs and claim over 250 wickets in Tests.
India's historic streak of home Test series victories has come to an end as New Zealand secured a remarkable 2-1 series win during their tour in 2024.
America's hyperactive Ambassador Eric Garcetti met members of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team -- Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Roger Binny, Kirti Azad and Mohinder Amarnath in New Delhi on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.
Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.
Having a left-arm quick of Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon.
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of India's first World Cup victory, check how much you know about the 1983 World Cup.
Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.
Ravindra Jadeja became the seventh Indian bowler to reach the coveted mark during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur.
Kapil Dev bows to Bumrah's bowling prowess
An avid golfer himself, cricket great Kapil Dev on Sunday said Tiger Woods is by far the best golfer who continues to inspire millions to the sport. "In the last 20 years what I have seen, Tiger Woods made an immense impact upon youngsters and millions of other people. Though he had a rough time recently, he had his good times and nobody was better than him," Kapil said in Bengaluru. "People say it is an old man's game. I don't think so. I just think why I didn't I play the game when I was young."
Bumrah also said that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will reveal it only at the toss.
One of the reasons why bowlers are rarely considered captains is because they are more susceptible to injuries than batters, argues Vishal Menon.
The legendary Kapil Dev says Virat Kohli doesn't have anything to prove; his contribution is unparalleled. He made the declaration after India's batting star registered his 30th Test hundred in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia in Perth on Sunday.
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century, surpassing the legendary Virender Sehwag's record for the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter.
Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship final witnessed cricket luminaries Kapil Dev, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Gayle and Ross Taylor adding grandeur to the event.
Kapil, however, refrained from commenting on Indian cricket and newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir.
'First time in my life I have not had the 90s butterfly. Otherwise, I don't remember previous centuries, but I used to have butterflies from what I can remember. In today's game when I batted I was in a different zone.'
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