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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.

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.

'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.'

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 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.

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 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.

Kapil to coach at Sourav's academy

Kapil to coach at Sourav's academy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

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.

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'.

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

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.

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.

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.

Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets!

Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is also the second fastest Indian along with Ravindra Jadeja to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket.

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.

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

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.

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'

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.

Motorsport: India To Host Formula Regional Championship

Motorsport: India To Host Formula Regional Championship

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

According to reports, the Formula Regional Championship is believed to be a bridge between F4 and F3.

India's fast bowling bench strength impresses Kapil

India's fast bowling bench strength impresses Kapil

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Former pace ace Kapil Dev says there are enough fast bowlers to win India a match if the top guys are unavailable.

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.

No better captain than Dhoni in T20s and ODIs: Kapil

No better captain than Dhoni in T20s and ODIs: Kapil

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have come under heavy criticism for his captaincy during the just-concluded home Test series against England but former skipper Kapil Dev backed him as the best bet to lead India in limited-overs cricket.

Ban on Azhar should be lifted: Kapil

Ban on Azhar should be lifted: Kapil

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

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.

Ashwin opens about farewell Test

Ashwin opens about farewell Test

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'I want to play more cricket. Where is the place? Obviously not in the Indian dressing room but from somewhere else. I want to be honest with the game.'

Ishant should focus on his fitness: Kapil

Ishant should focus on his fitness: Kapil

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

The 1983 World Cup-winning captain was also pleased with Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy in the ODI tri-series and believes he has a great future ahead of him.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Kapil wants BCCI to release ICL players' pensions

Kapil wants BCCI to release ICL players' pensions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Former India captain Kapil Dev pleaded before the Delhi high court on Friday that the Board of Control for Cricket in India be directed to release pensions due to him and other players who joined the breakaway Indian Cricket League.

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The Kapil Dev-led panel has got the green light from the BCCI's legal team to appoint the next coach of the men's side by mid-August.

Cricket Buzz: Kapil tenders resignation from 'non existent' CAC

Cricket Buzz: Kapil tenders resignation from 'non existent' CAC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

CoA chief Vinod Rai has made it clear that the CAC comprising Kapil were 'not conflicted'