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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'

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.

'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, Jadeja to play cricket atop Swiss Alps

Kapil, Jadeja to play cricket atop Swiss Alps

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Cricket is set to touch a new high. Europe's longest glacier in the Swiss Alps will soon host an exhibition match between two all-star teams from India and England, at an altitude of 11,330 feet, surrounded by snow-clad peaks.

'Everyone who has seen '83 has loved it'

'Everyone who has seen '83 has loved it'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'During the climactic match, I heard people sobbing.' 'I've not had this experience before, not even in Bajrangi Bhaijaan.'

Kapil, Sidhu in crore-plus TV deals

Kapil, Sidhu in crore-plus TV deals

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

With the Cricket World Cup on the anvil, former cricketers are in business. And how.

Kapil joins golfers, raises over Rs 45 lakh for COVID-19 relief work

Kapil joins golfers, raises over Rs 45 lakh for COVID-19 relief work

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The round involving Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar, Kapil Dev and Murali Karthik was termed 'Champions for a Cause - Charity Golf Match'.

Ashwin is India's second highest wicket-taker in Tests

Ashwin is India's second highest wicket-taker in Tests

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went past the legendary Kapil Dev's 434 Test scalps on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday to become the second-highest wicket-taker for India in the longest format of the game.

No reason why India can't beat England: Kapil

No reason why India can't beat England: Kapil

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Former captain Kapil Dev on Friday said there is no reason why India cannot win the forthcoming series in England but warned the team against getting complacent.

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The Indian cricket team defied all odds, expectations and made history on June 25, 1983 by winning its first cricket World Cup crown, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final by 43 runs at Lord's.

Lele's memoirs: 'Kapil forced Sachin change follow-on decision'

Lele's memoirs: 'Kapil forced Sachin change follow-on decision'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

At the height of the match-fixing saga a decade ago, Kapil Dev, then India coach, had overruled captain Sachin Tendulkar's decision to enforce the follow-on against New Zealand in the Ahmedabad Test, recalls former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jaywant Lele in a new book.

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Former India Test player Yajurvindra Singh, on Saturday, recalled how one innings in East Africa in 1978 from the then rookie player Kapil Dev changed the perception of some top Indian players of that time about his capabilities as a cricketer.

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Here is a look back at India's hard-fought 1-0 series win in England, 54 years back.

Brian Lara rings bell at Eden Gardens

Brian Lara rings bell at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Brian Lara rang the famous Eden Gardens' bell.

Pandya needs to improve his batting, says Kapil

Pandya needs to improve his batting, says Kapil

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Kapil Dev wants Hardik Pandya to 'work harder on his batting' as that is his primary skill as an all-rounder.

Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket Review: Scratches Only The Surface

Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket Review: Scratches Only The Surface

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

An earnest attempt at uncovering the truth behind the match-fixing saga, but fails to highlight any new information.

Kapil bats for Subrata Roy, says he is a patriotic man

Kapil bats for Subrata Roy, says he is a patriotic man

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

The law is knocking at Sahara Group Chairman Subrata Roy's doors yet he manages to find a few well wishers. Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has expressed concern over the arrest of Roy.

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Becomes only the second Indian to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in international cricket.

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Gill named India's Test captain, Shami out of England Tests

Gill named India's Test captain, Shami out of England Tests

Rediff.com24 May 2025

The squad also features Karun Nair, who returns to the national set up after a long gap of eight years.

Budget 2008-09 has given peanuts for sports: Kapil

Budget 2008-09 has given peanuts for sports: Kapil

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

"When you (P Chidambaram) have given so much to others, including the farmers, why not sportspersons... and then how can you expect our sportspersons to win medals at the Olympics or put up good performance at other events," the former cricket captain told reporters in Chandigarh.

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Mukesh Parpiani, one of India's finest photojournalists, delved into his archives for these rare glimpses of a young cricketer who turns 50 today.

Pathan will be the most important player for India: Kapil

Pathan will be the most important player for India: Kapil

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

As the 2011 World Cup approaches, former World Cup-winning captains pick their top player, who they believe can make an impact in the mega-event.

Why '83 Failed At The Box Office

Why '83 Failed At The Box Office

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The film didn't offer the unfettered entertainment which everyone sought -- it was out-and-out a docu-drama, not a masala movie, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Rules should not have been changed to retain Srikkanth: Kapil

Rules should not have been changed to retain Srikkanth: Kapil

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The legendary Kapil Dev gave a thumbs down to BCCI's decision to extend the term of chief selector K Srikkanth and favoured a bigger role for recently retired Anil Kumble in the affairs of the Board.

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

That win gave us something no other victory ever would: It gave a young nation hope. It gave us the will to dream, notes Abhishek Mande Bhot.

Will be our loss when Dhoni decides to retire: Kapil

Will be our loss when Dhoni decides to retire: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Former India captain Kapil Dev believes it will be a big loss for the India whenever the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni decides to hang up his boots. Recently, Dhoni was dropped from the BCCI's list of centrally contracted players, raising fresh doubts on the future of the former India captain who has not played since the World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand last year.

Dom's Take: The Kohli Dilemma

Dom's Take: The Kohli Dilemma

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Indian cricket's Kohli Dilemma.

Kapil urges BCCI to step in and sort out issues in team

Kapil urges BCCI to step in and sort out issues in team

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Amid reports of a rift within the Indian cricket team in Australia, former captain Kapil Dev on Wednesday urged the BCCI to step in and sort out "difference of opinion" among players.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Former India captain Kapil Dev says the iconic Sachin Tendulkar "did not know how to make double hundreds, triple hundreds and 400 though he had the ability" to scale such peaks and was "stuck in the Mumbai school of cricket".

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, sprint queen P T Usha and football legend Bhaichung Bhutia are among the prominent sports personalities invited for Monday's ceremony.

India may find it difficult to win World T20: Kapil

India may find it difficult to win World T20: Kapil

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian team will find it "very difficult" to win the upcoming World T20 in Sri Lanka considering the manner in which they played in during their last T20 International against New Zealand.

No reason to remove Shastri if he is doing well: Kapil

No reason to remove Shastri if he is doing well: Kapil

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

There is no reason to remove India head coach Ravi Shastri if he continues to produce results, said legendary former captain Kapil Dev.

For me, Ashwin is an all-time great who keeps improving: Rohit

For me, Ashwin is an all-time great who keeps improving: Rohit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Currently listed at number nine among top-10 wicket-takers in world cricket, in Rohit's eyes, Ashwin is an all-time great.

Kapil, Dhoni, Gavaskar lavish praises on Srinivasan

Kapil, Dhoni, Gavaskar lavish praises on Srinivasan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

They were speaking at a function to mark the release of 'Defying the Paradigm,' a coffee table book on Srinivasan's 50-year journey with India Cements.

Does this man look like Ravi Shastri? VOTE!

Does this man look like Ravi Shastri? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Lookalike contest or not, we couldn't help but ask: Do these actors look like the legends they play on screen? Vote!

Modest Kapil gives Dhoni charge of his greatest all-time Indian ODI team

Modest Kapil gives Dhoni charge of his greatest all-time Indian ODI team

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The legendary Kapil Dev has shocked us with his modesty. The former India captain has decided to keep himself "out" of the best-ever Indian ODI line-up which he feels should be led by another limited overs legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

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.