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India's unbeaten streak ends

India's unbeaten streak ends

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's historic streak of home Test series victories has come to an end as New Zealand secured a remarkable 2-1 series win during their tour in 2024.

I've had the edge over Smith: Ashwin

I've had the edge over Smith: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series

Kumble, Prasad in Ayodhya for....

Kumble, Prasad in Ayodhya for....

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Anil Kumble arrived in Lucknow on Sunday for the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony

Has BCCI Rewarded Kuldeep Well?

Has BCCI Rewarded Kuldeep Well?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Kuldeep is perhaps one of the best in the world at the moment. He should have been promoted to Grade A.'

Is Kohli blocking Hooda's place in T20 team?

Is Kohli blocking Hooda's place in T20 team?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The former Pakistan spinner has also come out in support of Deepak Hooda, who has not been included in the playing XI, despite being in top form in the white-ball setup.

Kapil says will attend Imran's swearing-in if he gets formal invite

Kapil says will attend Imran's swearing-in if he gets formal invite

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former India captain Kapil Dev on Saturday said he is yet to get a formal invite from Pakistan's Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan to attend his swearing-in ceremony though he has been informally communicated to be present at the event.

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Rajya Sabha secretariat has verified the signatures of 44 of the 55 MPs who had signed a notice to bring a motion for the removal of Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav over his 'hate speech' even as Kapil Sibal and nine others were yet to verify their signatures.

'We never took any tension, we played the game as it came'

'We never took any tension, we played the game as it came'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Kapil had faith in his team and the team had faith in its captain.'

Kapil sacked as NCA Chairman

Kapil sacked as NCA Chairman

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

NCA vice-Chairman Ajay Shirke has been appointed acting chairman.

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.

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

"It was high time the message was given and this strong step by the BCCI will go a long way in restoring the prestige of domestic cricket," he added.

Kapil files affidavit against BCCI

Kapil files affidavit against BCCI

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The former India captain claimed that ill-treatment is being meted out by the BCCI to players who have joined the rebel ICL.

Guess How Much Deepika Charged for '83?

Guess How Much Deepika Charged for '83?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Initially, Deepika didn't want to do '83. But her husband Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev, wanted only his wife for the role.'

Kapil slams Kolkatans

Kapil slams Kolkatans

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

The Indian cricket icon told those protesting against Sourav Ganguly's exclusion from the national squad, to put country before State.

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) has recommended former India captain Kapil Dev's name as a part of the four-member steering committee that will help in the formation of Players' Association as per Lodha Panel Recommendation.

BCCI threatens action against Kapil

BCCI threatens action against Kapil

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has threatened to take "appropriate steps" against former captain Kapil Dev for aligning with the rebel Indian Cricket League despite occupying the post of National Cricket Academy chairman.

Kapil's Devils leave for London

Kapil's Devils leave for London

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The Kapil Dev-led Indian team, which won the 1983 World Cup, left for London on Tuesday to celebrate the silver jubilee of their historic triumph at Lord's. The entire team, barring Ravi Shastri, left for the British capital where Sunil Gavaskar has organised a dinner to celebrate 25 years of the victory on Wednesday.

BCCI to felicitate Kapil's Devils

BCCI to felicitate Kapil's Devils

Rediff.com31 May 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will celebrate the silver jubilee of India's only triumph in World Cup by holding a felicitation function in New Delhi on June 22 and triumphant captain Kapil Dev will be invited for the function, its chief Sharad Pawar said in Mumbai on Saturday.

Kapil's twin tips for Pathan

Kapil's twin tips for Pathan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

Kapil Dev adviced Irfan Pathan to keep away from injury and train hard during off season.

Split captaincy cannot work in our culture: Kapil

Split captaincy cannot work in our culture: Kapil

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'If you have two captains, players might think he is going to be my captain in Tests. I will not annoy him.'

Kapil asks India to look beyond Tendulkar

Kapil asks India to look beyond Tendulkar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Former India captain Kapil Dev advised Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men not to depend too much on Sachin Tendulkar and asked the youngsters to shoulder responsibility during the four-Test series against England starting in Ahmedabad.

Five-star Shami breaks Agarkar record in ODIs

Five-star Shami breaks Agarkar record in ODIs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

While Kapil scripted the best bowling figures of 5/43 against Australia at Trent Bridge in in 1983, Shami's fifer in Mohali on Friday, was the third-best bowling effort against the Aussies.

BCCI is not against Kapil, says Shukla

BCCI is not against Kapil, says Shukla

Rediff.com31 May 2012

As the controversy over Kapil Dev's omission from the list of IPL beneficiaries raged on, the BCCI said it has nothing against the legendary all-rounder and he was ignored for the cash award because of a "technical issue".

Kapil's 'Straight from the heart'

Kapil's 'Straight from the heart'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Kapil Dev reveals what he learnt during the match-fixing period in his just-released autobiography.

Kapil unclear about NCA role

Kapil unclear about NCA role

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

The former India captain admitted he had no idea about his role as the new chairman of the National Cricket Academy.

India must win convincingly: Kapil

India must win convincingly: Kapil

Rediff.com16 May 2006

Bumrah bags 100 Test wickets, breaks Kapil's record

Bumrah bags 100 Test wickets, breaks Kapil's record

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Jasprit Bumrah on Monday became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 100 wickets in the longest format of the game. Bumrah achieved the feat in the ongoing fourth Test against England when he removed Ollie Pope for 2 in the second session of the final day.

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The interviews for the rest of the support staff will be held on August 19.

What's Ravi Shastri celebrating?

What's Ravi Shastri celebrating?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Time flies. A Day that changed the FACE of Indian Cricket forever. Old is Gold. 41 years - #TDTY #WorldChampions.'

Kapil to head Zee's Cricket league

Kapil to head Zee's Cricket league

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Former India captain Kapil Dev will head the Executive Board of the breakaway Indian Cricket League.

Sachin, Sourav have been dropped: Kapil

Sachin, Sourav have been dropped: Kapil

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

"Either you drop them or take them. There is nothing called 'rested'," says Kapil Dev.

Kapil to coach bowlers at camp

Kapil to coach bowlers at camp

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

The former India captain, coach and fast bowler will not accompany the team to Pakistan.

Asia Pacific Golf: Kapil falters in final round to finish 13th

Asia Pacific Golf: Kapil falters in final round to finish 13th

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Kapil Dev, one shot off the lead after two rounds, faltered in the third and final round to finish 13th at the Asia Pacific Senior Amateur Championship at Discovery Bay Golf Club in Hong Kong.

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.

India's iconic moments ahead of historic 1000th ODI

India's iconic moments ahead of historic 1000th ODI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The Motera stadium now rechristened as the 'Narendra Modi' stadium has witnessed some of the iconic moments in India cricket.

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".

Imran should take charge of Pak cricket: Kapil

Imran should take charge of Pak cricket: Kapil

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Former skipper Imran Khan should take over Pakistan cricket team to save it from the crisis arising out of the 'spot-fixing' scandal, India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said on Thursday.

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq says Hardik Pandya is nowhere near the league of Kapil Dev and needs to work harder to become a world-class cricketer. One of the most prolific all-rounders to have come out of Pakistan, the 40-year-old also said India will continue to enjoy an unbeaten record against his team at the World Cups, as Indians handle the pressure of the big game much better.

'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar today rubbished comparisons between Kapil Dev and Hardik Pandya, saying the legendary all-rounder is a once-in-a century cricketer and cannot be compared to anyone.

India will definitely reach World Cup semis: Kapil

India will definitely reach World Cup semis: Kapil

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Former captain Kapil Dev said the Indian team with its right balance of youth and experience along with the "unmatchable" duo of Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni will definitely reach the World Cup semi-finals.