News for '-kapil-dev'

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Army chief visits LoC. VP meets his successor. PM meets baddy legend. Kapil Dev breaks another record. CWG Champs come home...It's all about People, folks!

Meet Sunny Gavaskar from '83

Meet Sunny Gavaskar from '83

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Tahir Raj Bhasin plays Sunil Gavaskar, arguably the greatest Indian cricketer.

Players can afford drivers, Kapil's sharp take on Pant's accident

Players can afford drivers, Kapil's sharp take on Pant's accident

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Pant's injuries, especially the ones on knee and ankle, will keep him out of action for a minimum period of six months.

Siraj Breaks Kapil's Lord's Record

Siraj Breaks Kapil's Lord's Record

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from Day 5 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

Why ICC must protect Test, ODI formats

Why ICC must protect Test, ODI formats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Kapil Dev said ICC has a 'bigger responsibility' to manage the sport.

When Suresh Gopi Met The Queen

When Suresh Gopi Met The Queen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'I had the great honor of meeting her back in 2017 at Buckingham Palace. Rest in peace Your Majesty.'

Under-fire Kohli gets Shoaib Akhtar's backing

Under-fire Kohli gets Shoaib Akhtar's backing

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'...as a Pakistani, why am I supporting Kohli? Well, he has 70 hundreds. Woh 70 sau khaala ke ghar mein, ya candy crush khelte huye nahi banein hain'.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Ashwin is India's second highest wicket-taker in Tests

Ashwin is India's second highest wicket-taker in Tests

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went past the legendary Kapil Dev's 434 Test scalps on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday to become the second-highest wicket-taker for India in the longest format of the game.

When Cricket Met Bollywood

When Cricket Met Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's '83, based on India's triumphant campaign to win the 1983 World Cup, and members of that history-making team teamed up to promote '83.

'They think they know everything'

'They think they know everything'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Sometimes too much money comes, arrogance comes.'

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Here's Kapil's advice to Pant: Don't look to hit every ball

Here's Kapil's advice to Pant: Don't look to hit every ball

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Kapil Dev said that playing in English conditions will be challenging and Pant needs to spend more time in the middle

'The Big Show': From Tunbridge Wells to Wankhede

'The Big Show': From Tunbridge Wells to Wankhede

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell battled cramps to produce an innings of a lifetime to guide Australia to a three-wicket win over Afghanistan.

MI-GT: Ranveer Cranks Up The Volume

MI-GT: Ranveer Cranks Up The Volume

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The actor, who essayed the character of Kapil Dev with aplomb in the film '83, was his fun, OTT self in the stands.

'Kapil Dev would have been an instant hit in IPL'

'Kapil Dev would have been an instant hit in IPL'

Rediff.com30 May 2014

As his tenure will come to an end after the conclusion of the IPL final on June 1, BCCI-IPL president Sunil Gavaskar feels effective implementation of ideas is a big challenge

The best of Sachin is gone: Kapil Dev

The best of Sachin is gone: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

The former India captain said the best days of Sachin Tendulkar are behind him.

1983 World Cup Team To Watch '83 Tonight

1983 World Cup Team To Watch '83 Tonight

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'The very thought of this evening has been giving me sleepless nights and goosebumps for days.'

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Navdeep Saini, who made a comeback to the Indian Test squad, will miss three matches for his English county side Worcestershire.

'We even pulled Kapil's leg'

'We even pulled Kapil's leg'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'England were going great guns when Kapil threw the ball to Jimmy and then to me.'

Fans urge Kapil to boycott East Bengal event

Fans urge Kapil to boycott East Bengal event

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

India's first World Cup winning captain is slated to visit the red-and-gold camp to receive its highest honour, Bharat Gaurav, on Thursday.

'If Ashwin can be dropped, why not Kohli?': Kapil

'If Ashwin can be dropped, why not Kohli?': Kapil

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels if a bowler of Ravichandran Ashwin's calibre with nearly 450 Test wickets can be dropped from the Test team's playing XI then Virat Kohli too is no longer indispensable in T20Is after his prolonged bad patch.

When Lata fasted for Team India during 2011 WC semis

When Lata fasted for Team India during 2011 WC semis

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeskhar did not eat or drink during the nine-hour nail-biter at Mohali which India won by 29 runs

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

England have been in sensational form under new red-ball coach Brendon McCullum. The Ben Stokes-led side are coming off a 3-0 Test series win over New Zealand.

'Who doesn't love him?'

'Who doesn't love him?'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'It was a very emotional moment for me because this fellow has made immense contributions to Indian cricket.'

When Sachin Met A Fan Named Ranveer

When Sachin Met A Fan Named Ranveer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'Found this picture of ours... Any guesses when this was clicked?'

6 Shots of Pant in Action

6 Shots of Pant in Action

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

There is clearly no more destructive batter currently in world cricket and while he can drive us crazy by the erratic nature of his batting at times, throwing his wicket away (like he did in Bengaluru on Sunday), there is no better sight in the game these days when he is taking a bowling attack apart.

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Only if we could have a Rohit versus Ashwin clash in the semis! What a perfect fill-up it would be for the resurgence of the Ranji Trophy.

When Ranveer Met Bolt, Pep, Stokes...

When Ranveer Met Bolt, Pep, Stokes...

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh had a day to remember as he caught up with some of the world's greatest sportspeople at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.

We've time to decide, SA tour on schedule: Ganguly

We've time to decide, SA tour on schedule: Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The former India captain also backed out-of-favour all-rounder Hardik Pandya to regain his place in the side after returning to full fitness.

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Gurcharan Singh, who has coached hundreds of first class cricketers and many international players, was bestowed with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

Why This Sakshi Tweet On Dhoni Went Viral

Why This Sakshi Tweet On Dhoni Went Viral

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Congratulations MS Dhoniji and CSK. We are happy that at least some sportspersons are getting respect and love they deserve. For us, the fight for justice is still on,' Sakshi said in her tweet, which received more than 50,000 likes and nearly 10,000 retweets in 12 hours.

Record Start To World Cup 2023!

Record Start To World Cup 2023!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

All the records set in World Cup 2023 so far.

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Let's delve into the five most notable sporting accomplishments that India has achieved post August 15, 1947.

Can Dravid, Rohit Snap Losing Run?

Can Dravid, Rohit Snap Losing Run?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The defeat in the Centurion Test was India's fifth in a row in SENA countries under Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

'I cannot win cricket games alone'

'I cannot win cricket games alone'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'I would just be kind to all my players and if there were ever mistakes, I would find a way to hide it.'

Rohit, Kohli hold the key for India against South Africa...

Rohit, Kohli hold the key for India against South Africa...

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

For the golden generation of Indian cricketers, this is their last chance to conquest what no other team could on eight previous tours.