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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has God-gifted talent like Tendulkar, Kohli: Madan Lal

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has God-gifted talent like Tendulkar, Kohli: Madan Lal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Madan Lal believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the talent and mindset of cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, advocating for his inclusion in the national team.

Will Bangladesh golfers play in New Delhi?

Will Bangladesh golfers play in New Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

No decision yet on Bangladesh players' participation in PGTI, says Kapil Dev

At 37, Kohli Still Runs Like A Cheetah

At 37, Kohli Still Runs Like A Cheetah

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Virat Kohli, known as 'King Kohli' and 'Chase Master', showcased his exceptional fitness and dedication in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring an unbeaten 105 and emphasising the value of every single run.

Kapil's emotional phone call to Kambli

Kapil's emotional phone call to Kambli

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'Take care. When you will better and come out, I will come to meet you. Look after yourself, love you.'

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India's T20 World Cup triumph compelled the usually social media shy Mahendra Singh Dhoni to post on Instagram after a nearly two-year hiatus.

Cricket Australia allows 'Free Imran Khan' T-shirt after initial ban at Sheffield Shield final

Cricket Australia allows 'Free Imran Khan' T-shirt after initial ban at Sheffield Shield final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A cricket fan was initially denied entry to the Sheffield Shield final for wearing a 'Free Imran Khan' T-shirt, but Cricket Australia later reversed its decision, classifying it as a humanitarian issue.

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday expressed his surprise at the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, calling the decision "strange."

T20 WC: Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to grab 500 international wickets

T20 WC: Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to grab 500 international wickets

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to complete 500 international wickets

Tiger Woods is by far the best golfer, says Kapil Dev

Tiger Woods is by far the best golfer, says Kapil Dev

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

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."

'Never wanted to be Kapil Dev. Let me be Hardik Pandya'

'Never wanted to be Kapil Dev. Let me be Hardik Pandya'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Hardik Pandya has said that comparisons with Indian legend Kapil Dev are unwarranted

Families on cricket tour: Kapil agrees with Kohli but...

Families on cricket tour: Kapil agrees with Kohli but...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

During the recently-concluded Champions Trophy, players like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami had their families with them in Dubai but did not stay at the team hotel. The expenses for their stay were borne by the players, not the BCCI.

Harbhajan slams Kirti Azad for 'politicising' Team India's temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy

Harbhajan slams Kirti Azad for 'politicising' Team India's temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Harbhajan Singh criticises Kirti Azad for questioning Team India's temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy

India favourites against Pakistan in Champions Trophy, says Kapil Dev

India favourites against Pakistan in Champions Trophy, says Kapil Dev

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Cricket legend Kapil Dev is not losing sleep over the recent lean patch of Virat Kohli and is confident that the India captain will bounce back into form in the ICC Champions Trophy commencing on June 1.

'T20 is thrilling, but base of game is Test cricket'

'T20 is thrilling, but base of game is Test cricket'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Kapil backs India in T20s, stresses focus on Test cricket

The Man Behind India's T20 WC Triumph: Meet Suryakumar

The Man Behind India's T20 WC Triumph: Meet Suryakumar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

An analysis of Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy during India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting his unique leadership style and its impact on the team's performance.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

'Gambhir can't be a coach; he can be a manager'

'Gambhir can't be a coach; he can be a manager'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev says a modern-day head coach's role is more about "managing" players than actually coaching them, amid criticism surrounding Gautam Gambhir's working style.

Govt's responsibility to decide on India's CT participation, says Kapil

Govt's responsibility to decide on India's CT participation, says Kapil

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Kapil Dev said that the decision on India's participation in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year rests solely with the government.

'Lucky To Have Shared Dressing Room With Sachin'

'Lucky To Have Shared Dressing Room With Sachin'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

'I was able to witness why he was successful. His dedication and discipline are what made him the greatest to have played the game.'

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title. The victory was marked by enthusiastic celebrations, consolatory gestures towards the New Zealand team, and the presence of cricket legends.

'Dhoni No 1 India captain; Kohli fifth'

'Dhoni No 1 India captain; Kohli fifth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Ambati Rayudu picked Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's best ever captain ahead of the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Kapil Dev.

IPL 2026: Clinical CSK Ease To Victory As KKR's Woes Continue

IPL 2026: Clinical CSK Ease To Victory As KKR's Woes Continue

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Spinner Noor Ahmad excelled with the ball as a clinical Chennai Super Kings outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs.

Suryakumar's T20 champs set sight on Olympic gold

Suryakumar's T20 champs set sight on Olympic gold

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

India lifted the prestigious trophy after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, successfully defending the title and becoming the first team in the history of the tournament to retain the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, saying "lives are more important than celebration" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future.

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

India marked one of the greatest days in cricket history as they lifted the ICC ODI World Cup for the first time in England on June 25, 1983.

Cong mulls action against 43 Bihar leaders after poll rout

Cong mulls action against 43 Bihar leaders after poll rout

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Congress party has issued show-cause notices to 43 leaders, including former ministers, accusing them of anti-party activities during the Bihar assembly elections.

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ayush Badoni rose to prominence with his performances for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL where he played under the mentorship of current India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

'Even if I can be 10 per cent of what Kapil Dev was, I will be happy'

'Even if I can be 10 per cent of what Kapil Dev was, I will be happy'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'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.'

Kapil, Gayle, Dhawan Turn Heads At Oval

Kapil, Gayle, Dhawan Turn Heads At Oval

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

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.

What's Jaishankar Doing With Jimmy, Kapil?

What's Jaishankar Doing With Jimmy, Kapil?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He was really the legend of our times.' 'I couldn't have imagined that one day I'd be sharing a stage with him.'

5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Jasprit Bumrah takes a fifer at Lord's and goes past Kapil Dev for most five wicket hauls in away Tests.

Harman Recreates Dhoni's Iconic Image

Harman Recreates Dhoni's Iconic Image

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'We have been talking about this for many years -- we have been playing good cricket, but we had to win one big tournament, without that, we couldn't talk about change.'

51 crore reward for India's World Cup queens!

51 crore reward for India's World Cup queens!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India won their maiden Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

US will take cricket to levels never seen before: Kapil

US will take cricket to levels never seen before: Kapil

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Cricket is still in its infancy in the United States but the legendary Kapil Dev is hopeful of the game reaching great heights in the future.

'Against Pakistan, stay focused solely on game'

'Against Pakistan, stay focused solely on game'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Kapil Dev urges Indian players to stay focused ahead of Pakistan clash

'As valuable as Kohinoor': Legends rave about Bumrah

'As valuable as Kohinoor': Legends rave about Bumrah

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik didn't hold back in his admiration, calling Bumrah 'as valuable as the Kohinoor diamond' and underlining his dominance across all formats.

Shajahanpur's mosques are covered up for 'Juta Maar Holi'

Shajahanpur's mosques are covered up for 'Juta Maar Holi'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Shahjahanpur is preparing for its unique 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession, a tradition where revellers hurl footwear at a man impersonating a British Lord. Security has been heightened, mosques covered, and preventive measures taken to ensure a peaceful celebration.

Kapil's big praise for Bumrah

Kapil's big praise for Bumrah

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'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'.

'Don't compare 2025 win to '83 glory'

'Don't compare 2025 win to '83 glory'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the win will send a clear message that the long-standing dominance of other teams is over. However, he drew an interesting distinction between this historic triumph and the men's 1983 World Cup win.