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Nobody available to replace Tendulkar, says Vengsarkar

Nobody available to replace Tendulkar, says Vengsarkar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar slammed suggestions in the media and Kapil Dev's view that Sachin Tendulkar should quit one-day cricket, saying that the master batsman needs no advice on the issue.

India won't call off the Australia tour:  BCCI

India won't call off the Australia tour: BCCI

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

India will not call of the Australian tour after Harbhajan Singh was banned for three Test matches.

The King of Speed joins the 400 Club

The King of Speed joins the 400 Club

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

80 Tests and 16,634 deliveries -- the least by any bowler in the 400 Test wicket Club -- took him to the cherished landmark.

Kapil wishes Yuvraj speedy recovery

Kapil wishes Yuvraj speedy recovery

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The 30-year-old Yuvraj has been in the US since last month and is currently undergoing chemotherapy at the Cancer Research Institute in Boston.

Jaya Prada, Kapil catwalk for Ashima-Leena

Jaya Prada, Kapil catwalk for Ashima-Leena

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The yesteryears actress and former cricket captain strut their stuff on the ramp

Kapil blames India captain, coach for U-19 WC final brawl

Kapil blames India captain, coach for U-19 WC final brawl

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Former India captain Kapil Dev termed the unsavoury incident involving India and Bangladesh players after the ICC Under-19 World Cup final in Potchefstroom on Sunday as "horrible", saying cricket is no more a "gentleman's game". The 1983 World Cup-winning India captain urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to take strong action against the erring cricketers to set an example.

Kapil wins Global Diversity Award for Sport 2011

Kapil wins Global Diversity Award for Sport 2011

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

India's first World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has been chosen for the Global Diversity Award for Sports 2011 for his outstanding achievements in cricket and his recent induction into the ICC Hall of Fame 2010.

Indian players were not prepared for England: Kapil

Indian players were not prepared for England: Kapil

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Former skipper Kapil Dev has criticised the Indian players for surrendering their No. 1 world Test rankings to England, saying the visitors were just not prepared to deal with the English attack.

Kapil flays seniors for not motivating youngsters

Kapil flays seniors for not motivating youngsters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Former India captain Kapil Dev says the difference between England and India in the ongoing Test series is the all-rounders former possess.

Kohli right guy to take Indian cricket forward: Botham

Kohli right guy to take Indian cricket forward: Botham

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Legendary English all-rounder Ian Botham says captain Virat Kohli is the "right guy" to take Indian cricket forward but rates Ben Stokes as the world's best player at the moment. One of the game's finest all-rounders, Botham has represented England with distinction during a stellar career, the highlight of which was heroics in the 1981 Ashes series.

Before Clarke, Gooch and Jayasuriya feasted on Indian bowling

Before Clarke, Gooch and Jayasuriya feasted on Indian bowling

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Michael Clarke, on Thursday, became the third batsman to score a triple-century against India. Rajneesh Gupta makes note of the other two batsmen who decimated Indian bowling are...

'By bowling, Dhoni made mockery of Test cricket'

'By bowling, Dhoni made mockery of Test cricket'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to bowl his seam-up stuff during the second day of the Lord's Test on Friday came under severe criticism from former India captain Kapil Dev.

Greg Chappell did not ruin my career, injuries did: Pathan

Greg Chappell did not ruin my career, injuries did: Pathan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Comeback man Irfan Pathan on Wednesday said former India coach Greg Chappell did not ruin his career by making technical changes and blamed injuries for losing his place in the Indian team.

No reason why India can't beat England: Kapil

No reason why India can't beat England: Kapil

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Former captain Kapil Dev on Friday said there is no reason why India cannot win the forthcoming series in England but warned the team against getting complacent.

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Anderson now has seven wickets in the match.

We should have won 3-0 in the Caribbean: Bedi

We should have won 3-0 in the Caribbean: Bedi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Former Indian captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Kapil Dev lauded the Indian cricket team for winning both one-day and Test match series against West Indies and complimented captain Dhoni for achieving this unique feat.

Factbox: Fastest centuries in Tests

Factbox: Fastest centuries in Tests

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Following is a list of the fastest centuries in test cricket after Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq reached the mark in 56 balls against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Stats: India making a clean-sweep in a bilateral series

Stats: India making a clean-sweep in a bilateral series

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

With the Kolkata win, India registered their sixth series sweep in ODIs. Here is a look at the other series wins for India.

Lele's memoirs: 'Kapil forced Sachin change follow-on decision'

Lele's memoirs: 'Kapil forced Sachin change follow-on decision'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

At the height of the match-fixing saga a decade ago, Kapil Dev, then India coach, had overruled captain Sachin Tendulkar's decision to enforce the follow-on against New Zealand in the Ahmedabad Test, recalls former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jaywant Lele in a new book.

Ranveer will play a great Indian hero

Ranveer will play a great Indian hero

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Playing the great general will be a challenge for the talented actor.

India in conundrum over Kohli, Rahul ahead of WC

India in conundrum over Kohli, Rahul ahead of WC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

It was debated if KL Rahul, Rohit and Kohli are the ideal No. 1, 2, and 3 in the shortest format and the answer received from most quarters wasn't exactly in the affirmative.

India played without passion in England: Kapil

India played without passion in England: Kapil

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Former India Kapil Dev took a dig at the Cricket Board on Thursday for not giving the triumphant Indian squad more time to unwind after their fabulous World Cup triumph on April 2 and for paying much more money to represent their IPL franchises than the country.

Share your '83 World Cup memories

Share your '83 World Cup memories

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

What were YOU doing when Kapil Dev lifted the Prudential Cup in 1983? Tell us right here!

Rules should not have been changed to retain Srikkanth: Kapil

Rules should not have been changed to retain Srikkanth: Kapil

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The legendary Kapil Dev gave a thumbs down to BCCI's decision to extend the term of chief selector K Srikkanth and favoured a bigger role for recently retired Anil Kumble in the affairs of the Board.

'There's lack of coordination between players and BCCI'

'There's lack of coordination between players and BCCI'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Lack of coordination between the players and BCCI was the reason why the team was humiliated in the tour of England, says former captain Kapil Dev insisting that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men should tell the Board that they cannot compete continuously for months.

Recovery of an aging fast bowler is difficult: Kapil

Recovery of an aging fast bowler is difficult: Kapil

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev does not foresee Zaheer Khan spearheading the team's attack for a very long time as he feels a fast bowler getting injured at the wrong side of age has to do something "extraordinary to come back".

Kapil worried about injury-prone Zaheer's future

Kapil worried about injury-prone Zaheer's future

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev does not foresee Zaheer Khan spearheading the team's attack for a very long time as he feels a fast bowler getting injured at the wrong side of age has to do something "extraordinary to come back".

Perth Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Total runs scored by Virat Kohli in Tests so far this year: 1,182. Last year, Virat aggregated 1,215 runs, notes Rajneesh Gupta.

Will Team India be third time lucky?

Will Team India be third time lucky?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

It's been disappointing twice over. We are referring to Team India's fortunes when they have hosted the World Cup.

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan celebrates India's big win!

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan celebrates India's big win!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A look at the pictures.

Rhodes, incumbents appear for Indian support staff interviews

Rhodes, incumbents appear for Indian support staff interviews

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

After a total of 18 interviews for the batting and bowling coaches were conducted on Monday, the MSK Prasad-led senior selection committee resumed the process on Tuesday.

ICC must act fast on 'fixing' scandal: Kapil

ICC must act fast on 'fixing' scandal: Kapil

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed anguish over the latest spot-fixing scandal and said he feels for the passionate fans of Pakistan.

M P Anil Kumar on K Srikkanth

M P Anil Kumar on K Srikkanth

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

That exquisite square-drive off Roberts executed going down on a knee ... timeless and heavenly ... I will take that to my grave. M P Anil Kumar on the one-man cavalry that was Kris Srikkanth.

25 years on  it's India's lone Test win @ Lord's

25 years on it's India's lone Test win @ Lord's

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Bikash Mohapatra looks back on the only instance of the Indian team securing a Test victory at the home of cricket.

Kapil lashes at BCCI for Eden fiasco

Kapil lashes at BCCI for Eden fiasco

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Captain of Indian World Cup winning team Kapil Dev tonight criticised the BCCI for Eden Gardens not being able to host World Cup matches involving India.

PHOTOS: Bumrah wreaks havoc with bat and ball on Day 2

PHOTOS: Bumrah wreaks havoc with bat and ball on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the rescheduled 5th Test between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday.

Pathan will be the most important player for India: Kapil

Pathan will be the most important player for India: Kapil

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

As the 2011 World Cup approaches, former World Cup-winning captains pick their top player, who they believe can make an impact in the mega-event.

Congratulate Harbhajan on joining the 400 Test wkts club

Congratulate Harbhajan on joining the 400 Test wkts club

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh added another feather to his cap on Thursday, becoming the third Indian bowler and 11th overall to take 400 wickets in Test cricket.

Harbhajan joins 400-wicket club in Test cricket

Harbhajan joins 400-wicket club in Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday added another feather to his cap by becoming the third Indian bowler and 11th overall to take 400 wickets in Test cricket.

On this Day: The Miandad 6 that broke India's heart

On this Day: The Miandad 6 that broke India's heart

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

It was on April 18, 1986, when former Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad struck a final ball six to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, against India, in the final of the Austral-Asia Cup, in Sharjah. This match still sends shivers down the spine of ardent cricket fans in both India and Pakistan.