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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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

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.

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.

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape

Players should prioritise nation over IPL: Kapil

Players should prioritise nation over IPL: Kapil

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'...I feel that first in line should be the country's team and then franchises. I'm not saying do not play cricket there (IPL), but the responsibility is now on the BCCI to plan its cricket better.'

Ashwin breaks Kapil's record of most wickets in home season

Ashwin breaks Kapil's record of most wickets in home season

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin broke Kapil Dev's 37-year-old Indian record of most Test wickets in a domestic season.

'June 25, 1983 inspired us to dream BIG'

'June 25, 1983 inspired us to dream BIG'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Today 37 years ago changed the cricketing landscape in India.' 'Thank you @therealkapildev and team for making the game a career for many of us today. Deeply indebted.'

Kapil raises doubts on Dhoni's return

Kapil raises doubts on Dhoni's return

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's form in the Indian Premier League could be crucial to his return to international cricket.

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.

Why Kapil didn't like Tendulkar's comparison with Kohli

Why Kapil didn't like Tendulkar's comparison with Kohli

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

'Sachin on his own is a legend. Virat Kohli is playing at an early stage.'

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.

Why ICC must protect Test, ODI formats

Why ICC must protect Test, ODI formats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Kapil Dev said ICC has a 'bigger responsibility' to manage the sport.

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'We appointed the CAC as an ad-hoc body to specifically appoint the head coach of the men's national team. We as COA found that there was no Conflict of Interest'

Yuvraj should have got a farewell from the ground: Kapil

Yuvraj should have got a farewell from the ground: Kapil

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said a player of Yuvraj Singh's stature should have got a farewell from the ground.

Didn't think we had scope of winning the '83 final: Srikkanth

Didn't think we had scope of winning the '83 final: Srikkanth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The former chairman of selectors recalled that the Board office bearers had announced a bonus of Rs 25,000 for them for reaching the final.

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Batting great Rahul Dravid says legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's advice helped him to explore options after his retirement before eventually taking up the coaching job of India A and Under-19 sides. Dravid said he was also "a little fortunate" that at the back end of his career, he was already in a captain-cum-coach role of IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

When Cricket Met Bollywood

When Cricket Met Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's '83, based on India's triumphant campaign to win the 1983 World Cup, and members of that history-making team teamed up to promote '83.

If Pandya makes silly mistakes don't compare him with me: Kapil

If Pandya makes silly mistakes don't compare him with me: Kapil

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

India's legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday said Hardik Pandya does not deserve to be compared with him if he keeps making silly mistakes like he did in the second Test against South Africa.

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.

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'The art of swing bowling should come back. Learning the knuckle ball and all is fine. If you don't know how to swing the ball, everything is waste.'

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.'

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.

'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.

Sreesanth should back his claims of BCCI bias, says Kapil

Sreesanth should back his claims of BCCI bias, says Kapil

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Former India captain Kapil Dev wants Shantakumaran Sreesanth, who was banned for life following allegations of spot-fixing, to cite enough examples to back his claims of facing a rough treatment from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the India team from the World Cups.

Indian women's coach job: Prabhakar applies, Kapil may take interview

Indian women's coach job: Prabhakar applies, Kapil may take interview

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Former India seamer Manoj Prabhakar has applied for the women's national team coach's job

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

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Former bowler Madan Lal added: "Heart-breaking that they decided to throw their medals. We aren't in favour of them throwing their medals because earning medals isn't easy and we urge the Government to sort out this issue as soon as possible."

Virat is going to be one of best skippers: Srikkanth

Virat is going to be one of best skippers: Srikkanth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth feels Test skipper Virat Kohli will turn out to be one of the best leaders ever for the cricket team, given his "adaptability skills". "Adaptability skills which Virat has are fantastic. You see Virat Kohli's game approach, he adapts beautifully in all the three formats. As a cricketer if you want to be a complete cricketer, you need adaptability skills and that is what cricket teaches you," Srikkanth said at a public event. The former chairman of selectors also appreciated Kohli for his "never-give up attitude".