With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.
Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.
'The impact player rule has skewed the game heavily in favour of the batters.' 'The second factor is that all venues have BCCI-appointed curators as opposed to local curators.' 'This has essentially taken the home advantage out of the equation.'
Former Indian cricket captain and ICC ambassador Dilip Vengsarkar on Monday unveiled the trophy of Twenty20 World Cup 2009 in Mumbai.
With an eye on Lok Sabha polls, the Congress in Maharashtra is trying to rope in celebrities like superstar Shah Rukh Khan, former cricket captain Dilip Vengsarkar and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kisen to boost its electoral fortunes.
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of India's first World Cup victory, check how much you know about the 1983 World Cup.
Well-known curator Nadim Memon's commemorative book Memon's Midas Moments encompasses his path-breaking work on maidans in Mumbai and the various cricket pitches he has laid for international cricket matches.
Former cricketing greats laud batting ace Sachin Tendulkar on his feat of hundred centuries in international cricket.
With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.
Pacer Ishant Sharma's return to form on the tour of the West Indies is good news for India, says former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, as he and Zaheer Khan "will form a formidable pair" in the upcoming Test series against England, starting later this month.
The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.
India have the combination to lift their first ODI World Cup trophy in 28 years but the form of temperamental batsman Yuvraj Singh and explosive all-rounder Yusuf Pathan will prove decisive, says 1983 World Cup winning team's member Dilip Vengsarkar.
Another controversy surrounded Chief Selector Dilip Vengsarkar on Wednesday night following reports that he had been directed to select India's team for the third cricket Test against Pakistan after discussions over telephone, a move he says has humiliated him
Nearly ten days after the pitch controversy, Wankhede curator Sudhir Naik withdrew his complaint against Team India Director Ravi Shastri on Sunday.
'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'
Delhi paceman Ishant Sharma was earlier asked to join the Indian cricket team in South Africa on Wednesday.
The Hyderabadi batsman says he is full fit and was expecting a call-up to the ODI team for the tour of South Africa.
The impact of Sachin Tendulkar on cricket, India and Indians is unparalleled. Shreekant Sambrani on what made the Mumbai Maestro the greatest pan-Indian hero of modern times.
He is only the 11th Indian to perform the feat. The Saurashtra batsman reached the milestone in his 80th Test.
Virat Kohli was joined by wife Anushka Sharma as the star India batter was felicitated for reaching the milestone of 100 Test matches, in Mohali on Friday.
The scheduled release of Shoiab Akhtar's controversial book in Mumbai, on Sunday, has suddenly been cancelled without any reason being given.
Senior cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who played a crucial role in Mumbai's conquest of their 40th Ranji Trophy title this season, on Wednesday received award for striking the fastest century in the national championship at the annual awards function of Mumbai Cricket Association.
Rohit aims to bring Champions Trophy to Wankhede
Chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has asked struggling opening batsman Virender Sehwag to curb his attacking instincts and focus on consistency.
National selection committee chairman said the players doing well in domestic cricket will be considered for selection to the Indian team.
National selection committee chairman said the players doing well in domestic cricket will be considered for selection to the Indian team.
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.
Hosts India take on Australia in two Twenty20 international matches starting from Sunday, followed by five One-Day Internationals.
Confessions of a key underworld character have revealed that President, BCCSL, Thilanga Sumathipala has masterminded contract killings.
Time and again he's done it with Team India staring at defeat. Thursday's knock against Sri Lanka in the tri-series final was not surprising.
'The Test squad is an amazing reflection of what the panel and team management actually thinks of India's fortunes in this format.'
Dilip Vengsarkar speaks to Harini Rana about the state of cricket at junior level on the eve of the Biennial elections of the MCA.
Harbhajan Singh has been picked for the Chennai Test and becomes the ninth player to play 100th Test matches for India.
'I don't know how we approach this kind of an itinerary where you go for a holiday in between and then come back to play Test matches. One week break was enough post the WTC final. The thing is you need to play continuously. I am amazed this itinerary was approved.'
Sachin Tendulkar feels that VVS Laxman's void in the Indian team will be difficult to fulfill and he will miss the Hyderabadi stylist who announced his retirement with immediate effect.
Former players were effusive in their praise for Sachin Tendulkar who on Sunday became the first man in the history of Test cricket to post 50 centuries.
Ajit Agarkar, who is the frontrunner for the Indian chief selector's job, relinquished his assistant coach's post in Delhi Capitals.
Lalit Modi is not solely responsible for the mess that the IPL finds itself in and the Governing Council should also be held responsible for the financial scandal that has rocked the event, former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar said on Tuesday.
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Saturday became the new Chairman of the National Senior Cricket Selection Committee, replacing Dilip Vengsarkar at the helm of affiars.
Refusing to blame the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) for the national squad's debacle in Australia, former Test skipper Dilip Vengsarkar on Tuesday said lack of proper planning by the BCCI is the prime reason for the dismal show.
