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SEE: Kapil Dev shares health update in new video

SEE: Kapil Dev shares health update in new video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

He put out the video through different media outlets.

Kapil Dev backs demonetisation, terms it 'bold step'

Kapil Dev backs demonetisation, terms it 'bold step'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has strongly come out in support of demonetisation, saying it is a bold step in the interest of the nation. "Although it has brought some initial problems, it will bear fruits in the long run," the legendary all-rounder said addressing the annual function of Sat Paul Mittal School in Ludhiana.

Kapil Dev inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Kapil Dev inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Former India captain and legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev was inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the ICC headquarters in Dubai.

Stats: Ashwin equals Kapil Dev's record

Stats: Ashwin equals Kapil Dev's record

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

India captain Virat Kohli and off-spinner R Ashwin put on splendid performances to put the hosts in the driver's seat on Day 3 of the 2nd Test. Here are the statistical highlights from the day's play from the match played between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

Kapil Dev likely to apply for BCCI amnesty

Kapil Dev likely to apply for BCCI amnesty

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

After granting amnesty to Kiran More, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India in all likelihood will soon be granting amnesty to Kapil Dev and welcome him back in the official fold as the former Indian captain is all set to write to the cricket board on this issue.

Boxer Manoj slams Kapil Dev, says Arjuna Award a 'fitting reply'

Boxer Manoj slams Kapil Dev, says Arjuna Award a 'fitting reply'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer Manoj Kumar on Wednesday lashed out at Kapil Dev, saying the Arjuna Award is a "fitting reply" from him to the former India cricket captain, who had earlier refused to recognise the pugilist.

'Gambhir can't be a coach; he can be a manager'

'Gambhir can't be a coach; he can be a manager'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev says a modern-day head coach's role is more about "managing" players than actually coaching them, amid criticism surrounding Gautam Gambhir's working style.

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the New Delhi airport

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the New Delhi airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Reader Sarvanan Neelaraju sent us a picture of Kapil Dev.

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Ranveer Singh's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.

There will never be another Kapil Dev: Srikkanth

There will never be another Kapil Dev: Srikkanth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Members of 1983 World Cup winning team never thought of even reaching the semi-finals but it was their "mad" skipper Kapil Dev's inspirational leadership that guided them to the coveted trophy, said chief India selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Dhawan is the future of Indian batting: Kapil Dev

Dhawan is the future of Indian batting: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Paying rich tribute to Shikhar Dhawan for his maiden One-day International century against South Africa, former India skipper Kapil Dev said the Delhi left-hander was the future of Indian cricket.

Kapil Dev to pick Indian women's cricket team coach?

Kapil Dev to pick Indian women's cricket team coach?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

As per norms, the CAC is mandated to conduct interviews for the job but the committee, comprising the legendary trio of Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly, may not be part of the process owing to prior commitments.

Batting form crucial to India's chances: Kapil Dev

Batting form crucial to India's chances: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Batting would be India's strength in the upcoming World Cup but Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wretched luck with the toss will also have to turn for the better if India are to break a 28-year-old jinx at the mega-event, feels 1983 World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev.

Spotted: Kapil Dev and Barry Richards in Japan

Spotted: Kapil Dev and Barry Richards in Japan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Reader Alok Rakyan sent us this picture from Japan.

I have never understood what amnesty means: Kapil Dev

I have never understood what amnesty means: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Kapil Dev is certainly a relieved man after being back into the BCCI fold but the legendary all-rounder still has reservations if one terms his comeback as getting "amnesty from BCCI."

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Qatar MotoGP

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Qatar MotoGP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Reader Louet Colaco sent us a photograph of Kapil Dev from Qatar.

Kapil Refuses To Acknowledge Yograj

Kapil Refuses To Acknowledge Yograj

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Kapil Dev is known to be a soft spoken gentleman and on Monday, those very characteristics came to the fore when he was questioned by reporters over some claims made by former cricketer Yograj Singh.

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ayush Badoni rose to prominence with his performances for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL where he played under the mentorship of current India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Now, Conflict of Interest notice sent to Kapil Dev-led CAC

Now, Conflict of Interest notice sent to Kapil Dev-led CAC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Kapil Dev, Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad, who picked the current India coach have been to respond by October 10.

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday expressed his surprise at the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, calling the decision "strange."

Kohli's not brave enough statement is weak: Kapil Dev

Kohli's "not brave enough" statement is weak: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The legendary Kapil Dev feels Virat Kohli's admission of his team not being brave enough in the T20 World Cup loss to New Zealand is a "very weak statement" and head coach Ravi Shastri along with mentor Mahendra Singh Dhoni should step up to lift the players' morale.

Cong mulls action against 43 Bihar leaders after poll rout

Cong mulls action against 43 Bihar leaders after poll rout

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Congress party has issued show-cause notices to 43 leaders, including former ministers, accusing them of anti-party activities during the Bihar assembly elections.

Kapil's emotional phone call to Kambli

Kapil's emotional phone call to Kambli

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'Take care. When you will better and come out, I will come to meet you. Look after yourself, love you.'

I have lost my guru and dear friend, says Kapil Dev

I have lost my guru and dear friend, says Kapil Dev

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev on Saturday turned emotional at the demise of his coach and Dronacharya awardee Desh Prem Azad, saying he has lost his guru and a dear friend.

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Doha Moto GP night race

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Doha Moto GP night race

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Reader Vilas Deshmukh sent us this picture from Doha, Qatar.

Kapil Dev honoured with Lifetime Achievement award in the House of Lords

Kapil Dev honoured with Lifetime Achievement award in the House of Lords

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at a ceremony in the House of Lords in London.

Individual ego shouldn't come in way of women's cricket development: Kapil Dev

Individual ego shouldn't come in way of women's cricket development: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

A 'disturbed' former captain Kapil Dev, on Friday, expressed his displeasure in the manner Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji tried to stall WV Raman's appointment as the coach of the Indian women's team.

Kapil Dev on what Dhoni should do to regain form

Kapil Dev on what Dhoni should do to regain form

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

'He should go back to first-class cricket (domestic List A and T20) and play there'

Kapil Dev back in BCCI fold after sorting out differences

Kapil Dev back in BCCI fold after sorting out differences

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Former India captain Kapil Dev and the Indian Cricket Board buried the hatchet following their differences over cricketer joining rebel ICL and welcomed him back with immediate effect disbursing his one-time benefit payment of Rs 1.5 crore.

I would like to see an Indo-Pak match: Kapil Dev

I would like to see an Indo-Pak match: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has endorsed the idea of having a India-Pakistan match to raise funds for the millions of people stranded and displaced due to the floods in Pakistan.

Kapil Dev-led CAC unlikely to be part of support staff selection

Kapil Dev-led CAC unlikely to be part of support staff selection

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The selection of Ravi Shastri's coaching team will take place on Monday and the interviews for the batting, bowling and fielding coaches will be conducted by the national selection committee headed by MSK Prasad.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

Families on cricket tour: Kapil agrees with Kohli but...

Families on cricket tour: Kapil agrees with Kohli but...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

During the recently-concluded Champions Trophy, players like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami had their families with them in Dubai but did not stay at the team hotel. The expenses for their stay were borne by the players, not the BCCI.

'Dhoni No 1 India captain; Kohli fifth'

'Dhoni No 1 India captain; Kohli fifth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Ambati Rayudu picked Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's best ever captain ahead of the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Kapil Dev.

'Pandya can be the next Kapil Dev if he stays grounded'

'Pandya can be the next Kapil Dev if he stays grounded'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The chairman of selectors M S K Prasad feels that Hardik Pandya has the potential to match the legendary Kapil Dev, provided the all-rounder stays grounded.

Excited to portray legend Kapil Dev on screen: Ranveer

Excited to portray legend Kapil Dev on screen: Ranveer

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is portraying the character of India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev in the movie '83', says he is excited to 'get into the skin of such a legendary player'.

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

India marked one of the greatest days in cricket history as they lifted the ICC ODI World Cup for the first time in England on June 25, 1983.

Harman Recreates Dhoni's Iconic Image

Harman Recreates Dhoni's Iconic Image

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'We have been talking about this for many years -- we have been playing good cricket, but we had to win one big tournament, without that, we couldn't talk about change.'

51 crore reward for India's World Cup queens!

51 crore reward for India's World Cup queens!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India won their maiden Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, saying "lives are more important than celebration" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future.