Kapil Dev biggest match-winner India has ever produced: Sunil Gavaskar hails 1983 World Cup-winning captain
4 years, 6 months ago

Kapil Dev biggest match-winner India has ever produced: Sunil Gavaskar hails 1983 World Cup-winning captain

India TV News  

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on former teammate Kapil Dev and spoke about their time together with the Indian cricket team. "In my opinion, Kapil Dev is the biggest match-winner India has ever produced. Kapil's finest moment in the Indian jersey came when he led the team to a historic World Cup title at the iconic Lord's in 1983. "Few members of the board and some players who had retired at the time joined hands with the media and tried to create differences between us," Gavaskar said.

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From the India Today archives (2012) | The money cricketers make isn't enough: Kapil Dev
2 days, 8 hours ago

From the India Today archives (2012) | The money cricketers make isn't enough: Kapil Dev

India Today  

One of them is an all-time great of the game and the other a great in the making. As we await Virat Kohli in the living room of Kapil Dev’s hotel suite, the room service steward brings a collage of the legendary cricketer’s old, action photographs-"a token of appreciation from the duty manager". Kapil Dev was 24 when he led …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Jasprit Bumrah overtakes Kapil Dev for two unique milestones after five-wicket haul at Gabba
3 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Jasprit Bumrah overtakes Kapil Dev for two unique milestones after five-wicket haul at Gabba

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah was the lone bright spot for Indians on the second day of the third Test against Australia as his five-wicket haul brought some respite for the visitors at the Gabba, in what was dull day for Rohit Sharma's men. In the process, Bumrah overtook legendary Kapil Dev for most five-wicket hauls outside Asia and most fifers in SENA …

Kapil Dev's message to India ahead of Australia Tests: Just shut out the noise
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kapil Dev's message to India ahead of Australia Tests: Just shut out the noise

India Today  

India's 1983 World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev extended his message to the Indian team ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Kapil Dev wished the best of luck to the players and asked them to ignore outside noise and express themselves without taking much pressure. Kapil Dev's reaction came after India's 0-3 series loss against New Zealand at their …

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah ignored but Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni find spots in Gautam Gambhir's all-time India XI
4 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah ignored but Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni find spots in Gautam Gambhir's all-time India XI

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir has named his all-time India XI with some shocking exclusions, including 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah pose for a group picture after Team India wins the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 final. Rohit, India's ODI and Test captain, has consistently performed across formats in the past decade and led …

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy compared to Kapil Dev’s 1983 heroics by Srikkanth ahead of T20 World Cup final: ‘Best part is…’
6 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy compared to Kapil Dev’s 1983 heroics by Srikkanth ahead of T20 World Cup final: ‘Best part is…’

Hindustan Times  

India demolished England in their T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final clash, getting revenge for their defeat in the previous edition in the same round. The result also saw Rohit Sharma captain India to a third successive ICC trophy final. Kris Srikkanth compared Rohit Sharma to Kapil Dev. Speaking on Star Sports ahead of the T20 World Cup final against South …

Kapil Dev’s advice to Team India: Play as team, not individuals to win T20 World Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

Kapil Dev’s advice to Team India: Play as team, not individuals to win T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on June 27 said collective performance, not individual brilliance will be the key factor in deciding whether Rohit Sharma's team can end its over-a-decade-long trophy drought by winning the T20 World Cup in the West Indies. "All the Best, good luck, I hope the Indian players, the way they are playing keep on …

Virat Kohli can break many more records of Sachin Tendulkar and has time on his hands: Clive Lloyd
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli can break many more records of Sachin Tendulkar and has time on his hands: Clive Lloyd

India Today  

Kolkata: Who is the best batter of all time? He was the match referee when the gallery at the Eden Gardens caught fire during the India-Sri Lanka match in the 1996 World Cup semi-final. Similarly, in 2016, Lloyd came to Kolkata as the team manager of West Indies in the T20 World Cup on Indian soil. On the comparisons between …

Kapil Dev's crucial message for Rohit Sharma after ‘teary-eyed’ video of IND captain breaks internet: 'It's tough but…'
1 year, 1 month ago

Kapil Dev's crucial message for Rohit Sharma after ‘teary-eyed’ video of IND captain breaks internet: 'It's tough but…'

Hindustan Times  

With Team India searching for answers after their latest setback in an ICC event, 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has extended his support to Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday. Kapil Dev drops crucial message for Rohit Sharma after devastating defeat in final A day after Team India was outplayed by Australia, legendary all-rounder Kapil penned a heartfelt note …

‘Did not call me’: Kapil Dev on why he was not present for India vs Australia World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Did not call me’: Kapil Dev on why he was not present for India vs Australia World Cup final

Firstpost  

Kapil Dev, the captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, said that he had not received an invitation for the India vs Australia final. With many celebrities in attendance, including 2011 World Cup winner Sachin Tendulkar, there was the absence of Kapil Dev, captain of the iconic 1983 World Cup-winning team, that stood out. Kapil Dev, who led India to …

Watch: After Kohli, Rohit Sharma picks first ODI wicket in 11 years; joins Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly in elite WC list
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch: After Kohli, Rohit Sharma picks first ODI wicket in 11 years; joins Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly in elite WC list

Hindustan Times  

For the second straight edition, Rohit Sharma amassed 500 or more runs in a single World Cup event, a feat not other batter managed before in history. Yet it was impact with the ball that became the bigger talking point at the end of India's 160-run win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru as the Indian captain, for the …

'Doing exactly what Kapil...': Gavaskar's ultimate praise for India star after Rohit and Co. extend perfect WC record
1 year, 2 months ago

'Doing exactly what Kapil...': Gavaskar's ultimate praise for India star after Rohit and Co. extend perfect WC record

Hindustan Times  

If Mohammed Shami spearheaded India's bowling attack, it was veteran opener Rohit Sharma, who played a captain's knock to seal India's sixth-straight win of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Sunday. Rohit's blistering knock followed by a bowling masterclass from pace ace Shami powered India to a comfortable win over defending champions England in match No.29 of the ICC event. …

World Cup nostalgia: Kapil Dev, 1983, Lord's and India's greatest win of all time
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup nostalgia: Kapil Dev, 1983, Lord's and India's greatest win of all time

Hindustan Times  

Despite having won two of their four previous games against the world champions, India hardly attracted favouritism going into the final of the 1983 edition. India had blown hot and cold, losing to Australia and then to the Caribbeans in the league stage, needing a near-miraculous unbeaten 175 from Kapil Dev to beat back Zimbabwe’s spirited challenge and then defeating …

ICC World Cup Factbox: How India have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC World Cup Factbox: How India have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years

Firstpost  

Having not won the World Cup since 2011 and an ICC title since 2013, the Indian cricket team will look to end the drought this time around as the World Cup takes place at home. Titles: 2 World Cup recap: India’s financial might in world cricket hasn’t really translated into World Cup titles but they are still the joint-second most …

Klaasen falls one short from breaking Kapil's historic world record, South Africa rewrite stats to thrash Australia
1 year, 3 months ago

Klaasen falls one short from breaking Kapil's historic world record, South Africa rewrite stats to thrash Australia

Hindustan Times  

Heinrich Klaasen smashed an outrageous 83-ball 174 to propel South Africa to a 164-run win over Australia in the fourth one-day international, leaving the series tied at 2-2 heading into the finale on Sunday. South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen celebrates after reaching his century The Proteas posted a huge 416/5 on Friday mainly thanks to Klaasen, who came in at No. …

Team India criss-cross the country in pursuit of elusive ICC title
1 year, 5 months ago

Team India criss-cross the country in pursuit of elusive ICC title

The Hindu  

In the pursuit of an ICC trophy — its last global success came at the 2013 Champions Trophy — India sets forth on an arduous pilgrimage where it will crisscross the country during the ICC men’s 50-over World Cup in October-November. READ |ODI World Cup 2023 schedule Unlike their nine counterparts, who play at least two games in the same …

Sachin Tendulkar Birthday Post For Sunil Gavaskar former India legend
1 year, 5 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar Birthday Post For Sunil Gavaskar former India legend

ABP News  

Former India great Sunil Gavaskar who is considered as one of the greatest batters of all time, has turned 74 on July 10, Monday. Social Media is buzzing with a lot of wishes for the legend but one wish that hogged all the limelight was from the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …

Kapil Dev and Co. ring in 40th anniversary of 1983 World Cup triumph with private get-together in Mumbai
1 year, 6 months ago

Kapil Dev and Co. ring in 40th anniversary of 1983 World Cup triumph with private get-together in Mumbai

The Hindu  

Members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team came together in a private get-together in Mumbai to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their historic victory on Sunday. The 1983 team also invited Chandu Borde and Bishan Singh Bedi, the two surviving selectors from that period. A throwback to when the 1983 World Cup-winning team was felicitated at the Sportstar Aces Awards …

India’s 1983 World Cup triumph: Where were you when Kapil’s Devils made history? Fans share memories
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s 1983 World Cup triumph: Where were you when Kapil’s Devils made history? Fans share memories

The Hindu  

India’s 1983 World Cup win was a historic moment in the game’s tradition. Listen to the full chat with G Viswanath for more anecdotes and memories from 1983 All Indian journalists believed that Clive Lloyd’s West Indies will win the World Cup. --xx-- WATCH: We catch up with journalists at The Hindu to find out their memories of the 1983 …

Sandeep Patil on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: It was the start of a new era
1 year, 6 months ago

Sandeep Patil on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: It was the start of a new era

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. It’s really surprising that 40 years down the line, we still keep meeting and enjoying every time we meet. READ | 1983 Cricket World Cup Special, Prudential World Cup 40 years down the line, …

Sunil Valson on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Was an incredible boost to our sporting dreams
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Valson on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Was an incredible boost to our sporting dreams

The Hindu  

Sunil Valson was a much-loved member of the team. How big was the 1983 World Cup win for the nation? I loved the 1975 World Cup hockey win through radio commentary. READ | 1983 Cricket World Cup Special, Prudential World Cup What are your memories of Kapil Dev’s 175 not out? There were many unforgettable moments during the World Cup, …

Yashpal Sharma on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: The final will be remembered for Kapil Dev’s catch of Viv Richards
1 year, 6 months ago

Yashpal Sharma on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: The final will be remembered for Kapil Dev’s catch of Viv Richards

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. This conversation is from the Opus India book where the late Yashpal Sharma, member of the 1983 World Cup squad, spoke to Vijay Lokapally in what was to be his final interview. I was …

1983 World Cup: Five lesser-known facts about Kapil Dev-led India's iconic triumph
1 year, 6 months ago

1983 World Cup: Five lesser-known facts about Kapil Dev-led India's iconic triumph

Hindustan Times  

Today, June 25, we celebrate the 40th year since India’s famous victory in the 1983 ODI World Cup, as Kapil Dev’s underdogs broke up the monopoly the West Indies had been running on the format and scripted a tale which is spoken about with reverence and nostalgia even today. The 1983 World Cup win has become synonymous with Indian cricket, …

1983 World Cup Win: 40 Years To The Day Kapil Dev & Co. Achieved The Unimaginable
1 year, 6 months ago

1983 World Cup Win: 40 Years To The Day Kapil Dev & Co. Achieved The Unimaginable

ABP News  

On June 25, 1983, the Kapil Dev-led Indian team beat the mighty West Indies in a thriling final at the Lord's in London to become the World Champions for the first-time ever. There were several instances during India's 1983 World Cup campaign when it felt that perhaps it was too much to ask from the team to go on to …

Syed Kirmani on Kapil Dev’s 175 in 1983 World Cup: Have never seen such a devastating inning in that situation from any batsman of my era
1 year, 6 months ago

Syed Kirmani on Kapil Dev’s 175 in 1983 World Cup: Have never seen such a devastating inning in that situation from any batsman of my era

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. And while we were sitting in the dressing room—I can recall this very well—after the match, one of our teammates screamed his lungs out from the washroom in absolute ecstasy, “Hey, we’ve beaten the …

40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup: Kapil’s Devils and how their successful WC campaigns panned out
1 year, 6 months ago

40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup: Kapil’s Devils and how their successful WC campaigns panned out

The Hindu  

If you have trouble viewing this package, Kabir Khan was just in his teens when India scripted history by clinching the World Cup in 1983. On the 40th anniversary of the 1983 title win, Khan talks to Sportstar about the real-to-reel journey… India’s 1983 World Cup win was a historic moment in the game’s tradition. Several people watched Kapil Dev …

40 years of India's 1983 World Cup win: Why Kapil Dev's 175* against Zimbabwe is the single-greatest ODI innings played
1 year, 6 months ago

40 years of India's 1983 World Cup win: Why Kapil Dev's 175* against Zimbabwe is the single-greatest ODI innings played

Hindustan Times  

The story of the 1983 World Cup triumph is littered with iconic moments and images. Yashpal Sharma starring as India handed the mighty West Indies their first ever World Cup loss, Mohinder Amarnath winning it for India by getting Michael Holding caught in front of the stumps, Kapil Dev hurtling backwards and catching Viv Richards's shot over his shoulder, or …

Sunil Gavaskar on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Administrators could demand World Cup be held in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Administrators could demand World Cup be held in India

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs cricket received a shot in the arm when the team, dubbed ‘Kapil’s Devils’, marched to a sensational World Cup triumph at Lord’s in 1983. Sunil Gavaskar, member of the 1983 squad, looks back at the memorable World Cup campaign. Yashpal swivelling and hitting Bob Willis for a six, Mohinder stepping down the pitch and lofting a ramrod straight …

Kapil Dev on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Beating England in semifinal closest to my heart
1 year, 6 months ago

Kapil Dev on 40 years of India’s 1983 World Cup win: Beating England in semifinal closest to my heart

The Hindu  

Kapil Dev’s greatest contribution is not available for viewing because the broadcaster decided to give the India-Zimbabwe match at Tunbridge Wells. The 1983 win played a role in this improvement on all fronts, as we won trophies in 2007 and 2011 and also launched the great Indian Premier League. England captain Bob Willis was bowled by Kapil Dev during the …

1983 World Cup win changed India’s sporting destiny: Malini Parthasarathy
1 year, 10 months ago

1983 World Cup win changed India’s sporting destiny: Malini Parthasarathy

The Hindu  

Dr. Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson of The Hindu Group of Publications, stated that India’s famous triumph in the 1983 Cricket World Cup powered the collective self-esteem of the nation. When Kapil Dev and his team of greats won, the entire cricket world was stunned and in disbelief,” Dr. Parthasarathy said. “The enduring image of Kapil Dev hoisting the World Cup in …

1983 World Cup win powered our collective self-esteem: Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson, The Hindu Group
1 year, 10 months ago

1983 World Cup win powered our collective self-esteem: Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson, The Hindu Group

The Hindu  

Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson of The Hindu Group, stated that India’s famous triumph in the 1983 Cricket World Cup powered the collective self-esteem of the nation. India captain Kapil Dev lifts the trophy on the balcony of the pavilion as Sunil Gavaskar looks on after the 1983 World Cup Final victory against West Indies. | Photo Credit: Getty Images “India won …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Shame that Rohit Sharma does not look fit on TV, says Kapil Dev
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Shame that Rohit Sharma does not look fit on TV, says Kapil Dev

India Today  

Legendary former India captain Kapil Dev has expressed his dissatisfaction on the weight of Rohit Sharma. The ODI World Cup winner has given his views on the fitness standards of the Indian team ahead of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. But from whatever I see, Rohit is a great player and a great captain, but he needs …

How India cricket changed between Jaydev Unadkat's first and second Tests
2 years ago

How India cricket changed between Jaydev Unadkat's first and second Tests

India Today  

A lot can change in a decade. Some of the biggest things in Indian cricket happened between Jaydev Unadkat's first and second Test. A then 19-year-old Unadkat received a maiden Test call up for India's tour of South Africa 2010-11. In the last 12 years, India discovered the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the wall Rahul Dravid turned …

Independence Day 2022: Kapil Dev, the man who instilled belief in India, relive 1983
2 years, 4 months ago

Independence Day 2022: Kapil Dev, the man who instilled belief in India, relive 1983

India TV News  

Highlights Kapil's 175 was the highest score by any batsman in 1983 Mohinder Amarnath was Kapil Dev's deputy for the tournament This was India's maiden World Cup victory Independence Day 2022: Belief, that is the word, the word that summarizes former India captain Kapil Dev and his approach of playing the game of cricket. In a dramatic turnaround, just before …

'I don't know, we were always underdogs': Kapil Dev's reply on whether 'favourite' tag bothers current Indian team
2 years, 6 months ago

'I don't know, we were always underdogs': Kapil Dev's reply on whether 'favourite' tag bothers current Indian team

Hindustan Times  

India are powerhouses in world cricket and that is often reflected in the fact that they are seen as one of the favourites whenever a major ICC tournament comes around. Kapil and the rest of the Indian team had famously won the 1983 World Cup despite going into the tournament as rank underdogs. On the other hand, the Virat Kohli-led …

On This Day: Kapil Dev-led India win maiden World Cup title in 1983
2 years, 6 months ago

On This Day: Kapil Dev-led India win maiden World Cup title in 1983

Firstpost  

India won the 1983 World Cup on this day by beating heavyweights and two-time defending champions West Indies in the final. One of the most euphoric moments for Indian cricket arrived 39 years ago at Lord’s as India, under the leadership of Kapil Dev, won the World Cup for the first time. After coming through a dramatic campaign, India headed …

39 years of 1983 World Cup triumph: When Kapil's Devils brought down the mighty West Indies to inspire a nation
2 years, 6 months ago

39 years of 1983 World Cup triumph: When Kapil's Devils brought down the mighty West Indies to inspire a nation

India Today  

India may be one of the most dominant cricket nations in the world at the moment but the seeds for the dominance were sown on this day, 39 years ago as Kapil Dev-led Indian team won the coveted Cricket World Cup trophy, beating the mighty West Indies in the final. In the big final, India were up against the mighty …

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 25 - Kapil Dev's India lifts the 1983 World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 25 - Kapil Dev's India lifts the 1983 World Cup

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of independence this year. Tracing India's glorious campaign India vs West Indies, Manchester, June 9-10, 1983 Result: India won by 34 runs Prior to this win, India had won only one match at the World Cup – against East Africa. Australia vs India, June 13, 1983 Result: Australia won by 162 runs India tasted its …

On this day in 1983: Kapil Dev played one of the greatest ODI knocks in World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

On this day in 1983: Kapil Dev played one of the greatest ODI knocks in World Cup

Firstpost  

Well-assisted by Roger Binny, Madan Lal and Syed Kirmani, Kapil Dev went on trying to punish Zimbabwe’s bowling unit in every delivery. It was the match when Indian skipper Kapil Dev produced an unforgettable performance at the Nevill Ground in Tunbridge Wells to help India clinch the victory in a must-win game. Well-assisted by Roger Binny, Madan Lal and Syed …

'Whenever we need them to score runs, they all get out': Kapil slams Rohit, Kohli, Rahul for not making 'big impact'
2 years, 7 months ago

'Whenever we need them to score runs, they all get out': Kapil slams Rohit, Kohli, Rahul for not making 'big impact'

Hindustan Times  

Team India will return to action in the shortest format of the game on June 9, when the side takes on South Africa in a five-match T20I series. The side will be without captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, as well as a number of star bowlers, who have been rested following a two-month-long 2022 Indian Premier League season. Rohit Sharma, …

Sunil Gavaskar Wants India to Win Second Test for Kapil Dev on his Birthday
3 years ago

Sunil Gavaskar Wants India to Win Second Test for Kapil Dev on his Birthday

The Quint  

South Africa are 122 runs away from levelling the series 1-1, while India need eight wickets from taking an unassailable 2-0 lead and registering their maiden Test series win in the country. The 72-year old Gavaskar termed Kapil Dev as India's greatest cricketer and feels that Team India can give a historic win as a gift to the legendary captain …

How Kabir Khan, Ranveer Singh, and team 83 take me back to when I witnessed India's maiden cricket World Cup victory
3 years ago

How Kabir Khan, Ranveer Singh, and team 83 take me back to when I witnessed India's maiden cricket World Cup victory

Firstpost  

This script had been penned on lush English grass over a few dramatic weeks in the summer of 1983, when director Kabir Khan and I were both an impressionable 15. Then, sprinting into the frame seemingly from nowhere to take Vivian Richards’ catch, came the man who would change the future of Indian cricket — Kapil Dev. I have always …

83 Special: Meet the Heroes of India's 1983 World Cup win - Roger Binny
3 years ago

83 Special: Meet the Heroes of India's 1983 World Cup win - Roger Binny

India TV News  

Roger Binny ended up as the highest wicket-taker for India in the 1983 World Cup with 18 wickets. On 25 June 1983, India under the leadership of legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev scripted history by winning the Prudential World Cup for the maiden time. Kapil Dev famously became the first Indian captain to lift the Cricket World Cup as the Indian …

83 Special: Meet the Heroes of India's 1983 World Cup win - Mohinder Amarnath
3 years ago

83 Special: Meet the Heroes of India's 1983 World Cup win - Mohinder Amarnath

India TV News  

Mohinder Amarnath was one of the chief architects of India's maiden World Cup win in 1983. Amarnath scored a patient 80-ball 26 in the final and then registered scintillating match figures of 7-0-12-3 to help India win the World Cup. On 25 June 1983, India under the leadership of legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev scripted history by winning the Prudential World …

1983 World Cup: Kapil Dev's 175 at Tunbridge Wells through Zimbabwe bowler Peter Rawson's eyes
3 years ago

1983 World Cup: Kapil Dev's 175 at Tunbridge Wells through Zimbabwe bowler Peter Rawson's eyes

The Hindu  

At the Nevill Ground in Tunbridge Wells, the 1983 Cricket World Cup witnessed an epochal performance, the likes of which only belonged to folklore. Peter Rawson was one of the two new-ball bowlers — the other being Kevin Curran — responsible for wrecking India's top-order after Kapil won the toss and chose to bat. "We had a few run-outs, and …

Kapil Dev reacts to 'world's top bowler' Jasprit Bumrah breaking his 41-year-old record
3 years, 3 months ago

Kapil Dev reacts to 'world's top bowler' Jasprit Bumrah breaking his 41-year-old record

Hindustan Times  

During the fourth Test match at the Oval between India and England, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah claimed his 100th Test wicket, becoming the quickest India pacer to complete a century of wickets in the longest format. Bumrah achieved the feat by breaking the record of one of India's greatest fast bowlers of all time, Kapil Dev. Bumrah was always a …

1983 World Cup: Kapil Dev was the only one who believed we could win from the beginning, says Kirti Azad
3 years, 6 months ago

1983 World Cup: Kapil Dev was the only one who believed we could win from the beginning, says Kirti Azad

India Today  

India may have won the 1983 World Cup but at the start of the tournament, it was only captain Kapil Dev who truly believed that the team could go all the way, former all-rounder Kirti Azad has said. I called him and jokingly said I am coming there, let's go together to the hotel and enjoy the free holiday we …

On this day: Kapil Dev lit Tunbridge Wells with an unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup
3 years, 6 months ago

On this day: Kapil Dev lit Tunbridge Wells with an unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup

Firstpost  

On 18 June 1983, Kapil Dev became the first Indian to score an ODI hundred. He went on to score an unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup quarter-final, which India won by 31 runs. The occasion was the 1983 World Cup quarter-finals and Indian captain Kapil Dev played one of the greatest innings in ODI cricket to …

Sunil Gavaskar rates India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory along with 1971 heroics: One of their most famous
3 years, 11 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar rates India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory along with 1971 heroics: One of their most famous

India Today  

Legendary India batsman Sunil Gavaskar said India's 2-1 Test series win over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Tuesday rates as high as the Asian giants' first-ever overseas wins over West Indies and England in 1971. From being bowled out for 36 on December 19 in the first Test, to completing a remarkable comeback and taking the series 2-1 on …

Happy Birthday Kapil Dev: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and others wish 1983 World Cup-winning captain
4 years ago

Happy Birthday Kapil Dev: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and others wish 1983 World Cup-winning captain

Firstpost  

Kapil Dev, India’s first World Cup-winning cricket captain, is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. wish you a great birthday and Best health going forward 🙏🙏 #KapilDev #birthday pic.twitter.com/jHbO1226Jn — Harbhajan Turbanator January 6, 2021 Wishing Kapil Dev, Navjot Singh Sidhu wrote, “When you held the World Cup from the Lords Balcony you made every Indian believe that India can be …

‘Feeling Good,’ Says a Beaming Kapil Dev in Video Post Angioplasty
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Feeling Good,’ Says a Beaming Kapil Dev in Video Post Angioplasty

The Quint  

Kapil had suffered a cardiac arrest last Thursday and subsequently underwent an angioplasty surgery the following day at the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. One of the greatest all-rounders of all time, Kapil was working as a cricket expert for the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The other big achievement of Kapil was to lead India to World Cup triumph in …

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