A night before the historic final against South Africa, the Indian women's team captain received a special phone call and it was none other than the history maker himself.
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of India's first World Cup victory, check how much you know about the 1983 World Cup.
India's two time World Cup-winning hero Yuvraj Singh has said golf could have helped him score "at least 3,000 more runs" in international cricket and advised his "wards" Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to take up the sport for its calming influence.
As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility.
The other Indian bowlers who have taken 300 Test wickets or more include Anil Kumble (619), R Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311) and Zaheer Khan (311).
There has been a debate on the team selection with some senior players such as Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal missing the world cup bus. Kapil, however, backed the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, for the picking the best Indian team for the World Cup.
Star batter Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming five-match away series against England, signaling the start of a new era in Indian red-ball cricket.
India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny.
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.
BCCI's decision has come following emotional appeals for support from former captain Kapil Dev and Sandeep Patil.
Amol Muzumdar never experienced the highs of an India cricketer but now he is a World Cup winning head coach -- only the third in the history of Indian cricket after Gary Kirsten and Rahul Dravid.
Kapil Dev said that playing in English conditions will be challenging and Pant needs to spend more time in the middle
The injury-prone Bumrah played the first, third and fourth Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, skipping two matches with Mohammed Siraj leading the pace-bowling attack.
Jadeja reduces South Africa to 93/7 in second innings, India smell big win
Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.
Rohit had missed the opening Test due to the birth of his second child.
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.
'England were going great guns when Kapil threw the ball to Jimmy and then to me.'
Pant's injuries, especially the ones on knee and ankle, will keep him out of action for a minimum period of six months.
'Please wash your hands with soap or sanitise them often to keep yourself safe. Because this dangerous Corona ball can come your way, any time.'
Rohit Sharma, India's Test captain, has announced his retirement from the format, leaving the team in need of a new leader.
Mohinder Amarnath will always be remembered as a giant-hearted cricketer who stood tall against the fiercest attacks, carried the bruises with pride, and turned every setback into a comeback.
T20 Mumbai final: Teams observe minute's silence, wear black armbands for Ahmedabad crash victims
This achievement makes him the third Indian to surpass 3000 runs and claim over 250 wickets in Tests.
'Players can apply for permission if they want their families to stay longer on tours.' 'The BCCI will make a decision as it sees fit.'
Greats likes Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev pledged their support to Indian Cricketers Association's (ICA) initiative to financially help around 30 needy players amid the nationwide lockdown, said its president Ashok Malhotra. The ICA has so far raised Rs 39 lakh to help former cricketers who are in dire need of funds.
Kapil Dev assured that the BCCI could not keep away exceptional youngsters playing in the ICL from representing India.
India's 1983 World Cup winning team got together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their famous triumph in Mumbai on Sunday.
Arjuna Ranatunga's dramatic body transformation has stunned the Internet.
Ravichandran Ashwin visualises himself doing a lot more on the cricket field at least for the next few years.
Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, widely admired for his humility and poise, on Saturday acknowledged the greatness of India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who he believes can be a javelin throw star.
'When a player is so confident, even though I was not too keen, I thought, 'let him bowl another over'. They say, some things just happen for you and this happened with us'
The sports fraternity joined the nation in mourning the passing of Ratan Tata, recognising his significant contributions to Indian industry and society.
Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill
They were the star attractions on the opening day of the Vipul Corporate Invitational Golf Tournament.
Diwan Arun Nanda, founder of Rediffusion and one of India's last great admen, changed the industry with memorable campaigns, political ads, and a rare mix of sharp strategy and creativity.
Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.
Arjuna Ranatunga recollected having started mind games even before the start of the 1996 World Cup.
Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev, who led India's win in the 1983 World Cup, said tax breaks considered by the Central government for members of the 2011 World Cup winning team, must be extended to all other sports as well.
