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How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.

Ian Bishop credits Kapil for current fast-bowling success

Ian Bishop credits Kapil for current fast-bowling success

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Bishop refused to compare the Indian unit to the fearsome West Indians of the past.

June 25, 1983: When 'Kapil's Devils' changed the image of Indian cricket

June 25, 1983: When 'Kapil's Devils' changed the image of Indian cricket

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Haresh Pandya recounts one of the biggest upsets in One-day cricket.

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

From facing Dennis Lillee to filming with Dharmendra, Mohsin Khan goes back in time in a freewheeling interview.

'Can't cry about it': Bumrah reacts after Jaiswal drops 3

'Can't cry about it': Bumrah reacts after Jaiswal drops 3

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah reflected on missed catching opportunities off his bowling and emphasised the importance of moving on during the game.

Kapil, Ganguly launch sport-viewing app for smartphones

Kapil, Ganguly launch sport-viewing app for smartphones

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Telecom operator Vodafone and Star India announced a tie-up on Thursday through which the broadcaster's sports telecasts can be viewed on mobile phones, which was welcomed by former India captains Kapil Dev and Sourav Ganguly in Mumbai.

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".

Don't treat ICL players as rebels: Kapil

Don't treat ICL players as rebels: Kapil

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Hitting out at BCCI for ostracising those associated with the Indian Cricket League, former India captain Kapil Dev on Wednesday said if the Board had the good of the game at heart, it should stop branding them as "rebels."

IPL players deserve better pay: Kapil

IPL players deserve better pay: Kapil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

While former players are being critical about the money related to the Indian Premier League, and how it could lure current cricketers to the latest version of the Twenty20 game, the IPL has received support from Kapil Dev.

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Since he took over, head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed on multi-skilled players across formats, especially those who can add batting depth.

I feel ashamed by India's performance: Kapil

I feel ashamed by India's performance: Kapil

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Stating that he felt "ashamed" by the Indian cricket team's dismal performance against Australia in the ongoing Test series, former India captain Kapil Dev said every aspect of the game has gone wrong for the Indians.

Kapil chides Unmukt for leaving training camp

Kapil chides Unmukt for leaving training camp

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Former India captain Kapil Dev chided Unmukt Chand for skipping practice to attend a youth summit and advised him to focus on the game. The Under-19 World Cup-winning captain attended India Today's 'Youth Summit' to speak on cricket when he is supposed to play a match, which will also feature Sachin Tendulkar, on Saturday.

Choose between NCA and ICL, BCCI to Kapil

Choose between NCA and ICL, BCCI to Kapil

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said the Board could not accept the former all-rounder as head of both NCA and ICL.

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.

Kapil's Devils to visit Lord's on June 25

Kapil's Devils to visit Lord's on June 25

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Three days after the June 22 felicitation in New Delhi by BCCI, Kapil Dev and rest of India's 1983 World Cup winning team would revisit Lord's, where they had scripted the most memorable chapter in the history of Indian cricket 25 years ago.

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.

India has self-belief to retain 2015 World Cup title: Kapil

India has self-belief to retain 2015 World Cup title: Kapil

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

India's 1983 World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev feels the growing self belief of the Indian cricket team that they can win regularly outside the subcontinent could hold them in good stead to defend the 2015 World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand.

Tendulkar won't retire until he wins WC : Kapil

Tendulkar won't retire until he wins WC : Kapil

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

At 37, Sachin Tendulkar is definitely at the twilight of his career but former India captain Kapil Dev thinks otherwise. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain feels the champion batsman will go on to play another World Cup unless India lays its hands on next year's quadrennial event.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

'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 vows to continue with Indian Cricket League

Kapil vows to continue with Indian Cricket League

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

"I am working for the betterment of my game. For me, cricket everywhere is same," said Kapil.

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.

Kapil to coach at Sourav's academy

Kapil to coach at Sourav's academy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

Tendulkar has lot to offer to India: Kapil

Tendulkar has lot to offer to India: Kapil

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

The legendary all-rounder said although there were some good individual performances last year, overall the Indian team could have done better.

Kapil lashes out at BCCI for sacking Prasad, Robin

Kapil lashes out at BCCI for sacking Prasad, Robin

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Former captain Kapil Dev on Monday, came down heavily on the BCCI for sacking the national team bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach Robin Singh without looking into the good work they had done for the team.

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A new housing estate is luring buyers with a 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'.

'Ashwin deserved much better; a fitting farewell'

'Ashwin deserved much better; a fitting farewell'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

India's World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev would like to know why Ravichandran Ashwin decided to call it a day all of a sudden.

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said he was at a loss for words and overwhelmed after his statue was unveiled during the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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.

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.

BCCI said close ICL, then talk: Kapil

BCCI said close ICL, then talk: Kapil

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Indian Cricket League chief Kapil Dev said there was hardly meeting with the BCCI as they were told to shut down the ICL and they only talks would be held.

Kapil gives his pension to orphanage

Kapil gives his pension to orphanage

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The former India captain and coach called upon well-off cricketers to gift the money to others in need.

From Setback To Stardom: Siraj's Life Lessons

From Setback To Stardom: Siraj's Life Lessons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

These lessons apply to every arena of life: Stay grounded, prepare diligently, seize your chance and let your results speak.

Rare double places Vettori with Kapil, Hadlee

Rare double places Vettori with Kapil, Hadlee

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori on Wednesday joined the likes of Kapil Dev, Richard Hadlee and Shane Warne when he became only the eighth all-rounder in Test cricket's history to collect 3,000 runs and bag 300 wickets.

If they don't want, don't cover IPL: Kapil

If they don't want, don't cover IPL: Kapil

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

Former India captain Kapil Dev hinted that the fourth estate should not cover the Board of Control for Cricket in India's multi-million dollar venture if curbs on accreditation norms for the media are not lifted.

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.

Gavaskar, Kapil in ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Gavaskar, Kapil in ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Three Indian cricketing legends -- Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Bishan Singh Bedi -- figured among the 55 former players named on Friday in the ICC's inaugural Hall of Fame list as part of its centenary celebrations. Launching the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in Sydney, Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said the initiative, in association with Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA), would provide the chance for the game to recognise its greatest achievers.

Sachin Helped Me: Kambli

Sachin Helped Me: Kambli

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Vinod Kambli revealed that his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar came forward to help him financially during his surgeries following a heart attack in 2013.

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.

1983 World Cup win gave new dimension to Indian cricket: Kapil

1983 World Cup win gave new dimension to Indian cricket: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

On the 30th year of India's maiden World Cup triumph, the captain of the team Kapil Dev feels that particular evening at Lord's "changed the dimension" of the game in the country.