From the India Today archives (2012) | The money cricketers make isn't enough: Kapil Dev
2 days 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 India to its first World Cup triumph. Q. Kapil, in 2007 you said about Virat, ‘Bada achcha munda hai’. Q. Hypothetically, would you have liked to play cricket in each other’s era?

India Cricket Pakistan World World Cup Virat Kohli Team Virat Great Today Cup Kohli Sachin Kapil Kapil Dev  team  india  kohli  great  money  dev  cup  virat  archives  isnt  cricket  today  cricketers  world  kapil

History of this topic

Kapil Dev refuses to give advice to struggling Virat Kohli to come out of rut in Australia: ‘It is only up to him…’
Trending News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Kapil Dev refuses to give advice to struggling Virat Kohli to come out of rut in Australia: ‘It is only up to him…’

Hindustan Times  

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has no advice for Virat Kohli, who needs to get his rhythm back for the Brisbane Test against Australia. Indian batsman Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal on the second day of the pink-ball Test. 1983 WC-winning skipper rated Kohli as one of the top four batters to play for India …

IPL star who played for 4 teams and made his India debut under Virat Kohli retires
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL star who played for 4 teams and made his India debut under Virat Kohli retires

India TV News  

The experienced Indian cricketer Siddarth Kaul announced his decision to retire from all forms of the game on Thursday. Kaul represented India in six international matches and featured for four teams in the Indian Premier League. "I want to thank God for the path that has been made for me; the fans for the endless support; my parents and family …

Virat Kohli ends T20 career on a high as India wins World Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli ends T20 career on a high as India wins World Cup

Associated Press  

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Right up to the Twenty20 World Cup final, there were question marks about whether India should persist with playing Virat Kohli. Captain and fellow opener Rohit Sharma, despite their low-scoring partnerships at the World Cup, insisted throughout that he and Kohli were the first names on the team list. His faith was repaid in the final against …

Virat Kohli not in form? No Problem: India not a 'one-man army' anymore in T20 World Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli not in form? No Problem: India not a 'one-man army' anymore in T20 World Cup

India Today  

Virat Kohli's name has been synonymous with Indian batting dominance for years. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats India sheds off 'one-man-army' tag Kohli has been India's top run-scorer in the T20 World Cups from 2014 till 2022. A new generation of players seized the opportunity, proving India is no …

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 …

Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli in India T20 retirement after World Cup win
6 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli in India T20 retirement after World Cup win

Al Jazeera  

Sharma captained the side to their second T20 World Cup while Kohli was Player of the Match in the win against South Africa. India captain Rohit Sharma has followed Virat Kohli in announcing his retirement from T20 internationals shortly after the pair helped their team beat South Africa in the International Cricket Council World Cup final. In the immediacy of …

Dinesh Karthik officially announces retirement from all forms of cricket
7 months, 1 week ago

Dinesh Karthik officially announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Hindustan Times  

Dinesh Karthik made it official on Saturday. Dinesh Karthik retires from all forms of cricket “Having given it plenty of thought for some time now, I have decided to move on from playing representative cricket. I officially announce my retirement and put my playing days behind me as I square up for the new challenges that lie ahead,” Karthik wrote …

'Pretty sure 'Ben Stokes' came out of Virat Kohli's mouth': Karthik reveals send-off, Hardik-Rohit sledging during IPL
7 months, 1 week ago

'Pretty sure 'Ben Stokes' came out of Virat Kohli's mouth': Karthik reveals send-off, Hardik-Rohit sledging during IPL

Hindustan Times  

Dinesh Karthik's final IPL may not have ended the way he would have liked it to, but it did round up being part of a pretty memorable campaign from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB's Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik after the Indian Premier League 2024 T20 cricket match To finish things off, though, Karthik was once again the man RCB …

Virat Kohli makes first appearance since birth of son Akaay ahead of RCB's IPL 2024 season opener: 'But white beard?'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli makes first appearance since birth of son Akaay ahead of RCB's IPL 2024 season opener: 'But white beard?'

Hindustan Times  

Team India batting maestro Virat Kohli has returned to India after the birth of his child in London. Kohli was spotted at the Mumbai airport as he made his first appearance since the birth of his son Akaay. Kohli is expected to join the Royal Challengers Bangalore training camp soon for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League where his …

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 …

Real King Virat Kohli, take a bow: Mohammad Amir in awe of RCB star after his 6th IPL hundred
1 year, 7 months ago

Real King Virat Kohli, take a bow: Mohammad Amir in awe of RCB star after his 6th IPL hundred

India Today  

Pakistan pacer Mohammed Amir doffed his hat to Virat Kohli after the India batting hero hit his 6th Indian Premier League hundred in Royal Challengers Bangalore's dominant win over SunRisers Hyderabad on Thursday, May 18. Kohli hit 100 from just 63 balls as he led RCB's successful chase of 187 against SRH in a crunch game as the IPL 2023 …

Virat Kohli was phenomenal in IPL 2016, redefined T20 batting in that season: Aakash Chopra
1 year, 9 months ago

Virat Kohli was phenomenal in IPL 2016, redefined T20 batting in that season: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India opener Aakash Chopra recalled how Royal Challengers Bangalore superstar Virat Kohli redefined T20 batting in the IPL 2016 season. During his incredible 2016 season, Kohli solidified his name as one of the greatest batters in tournament history, which Aakash Chopra believes led the batting icon to redefine what batting in T20 cricket is. JioCinema's IPL experts, Aakash Chopra, …

'I've seen great players like Viv Richards, Sachin, Kohli... but he's once in a century batter': Kapil Dev on India star
2 years ago

'I've seen great players like Viv Richards, Sachin, Kohli... but he's once in a century batter': Kapil Dev on India star

Hindustan Times  

The ultimate praise for a batter comes when one of the greatest players of all time holds one's name along with batters like Vivian Richards or Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli. And so has Suryakumar Yadav, feels India legend Kapil Dev, who hailed the India batter as a 'once in a century' cricketer. Sachin Tendulkar; Kapil Dev; Viv Richards Kapil's …

Blessed to receive all your love: Virat Kohli grateful for birthday wishes
2 years, 2 months ago

Blessed to receive all your love: Virat Kohli grateful for birthday wishes

India Today  

Virat Kohli expressed his gratitude for the birthday wishes he received on November 5, saying "blessed to receive all your love". The former India captain celebrated his 34th birthday with the team on the sidelines of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia. Kohli also became the leading run scorer in the history of the men's T20 World Cup. The …

Virat Kohli was always there: Rohit Sharma in awe of former captain after match-winning 64 vs Bangladesh
2 years, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli was always there: Rohit Sharma in awe of former captain after match-winning 64 vs Bangladesh

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma heaped praise on Virat Kohli after the former captain shone with a match-winning 64 against Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 match in Adelaide on November 2. Rohit Sharma, speaking after India won 2 crucial points, said he always believed Virat Kohli was in good rhythm and was backing his teammate to get …

'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, …

Virat will have to give up his ego, play under a young cricketer: Kapil Dev on Kohli's post-captaincy stint
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat will have to give up his ego, play under a young cricketer: Kapil Dev on Kohli's post-captaincy stint

Firstpost  

Kapil Dev also stated that Kohli must have thought long before making the decision to step down as Test captain. Virat Kohli’s decision to step down as the Test captain of the Indian cricket team on Saturday, 15 January, left many people stunned. Many current and former players congratulated the 33-year-old on his terrific seven-year stint as Test captain, including …

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 …

India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli becomes 1st player to score 10 half centuries in T20 World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli becomes 1st player to score 10 half centuries in T20 World Cup

India Today  

India captain Virat Kohli became the first player to score 10 half centuries in the T20 World Cup on Sunday in their tournament opener against arch-rivals Pakistan. India's limited overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma is the closest Indian on the list to Kohli with six half centuries. T20 World Cup Live: India vs Pakistan The Indian skipper was their highest runscorer …

T20 World Cup: Youngsters can get global recognition- Kapil Dev on India vs Pakistan clash
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Youngsters can get global recognition- Kapil Dev on India vs Pakistan clash

India Today  

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev opened up on the importance of an India vs Pakistan clash in the World Cup, saying that youngsters can receive huge recognition if they perform well in those matches. The chances of winning the game increase for the team who believes in having fun while playing" explained Kapil Dev. Team India marked their arrival in the …

KKR vs RCB: Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to 200 IPL appearances for a single team
3 years, 3 months ago

KKR vs RCB: Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to 200 IPL appearances for a single team

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Monday became the first cricketer to appear in 200 games in the Indian Premier League for a single franchise. Kohli has been at RCB since IPL's inaugural season in 2008, playing 191 innings for the franchise, to score 6076 runs at 37.97 and strike rate of 130.41. Interestingly, Kohli would have achieved this …

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 …

Devdutt Padikkal hits maiden IPL hundred
3 years, 8 months ago

Devdutt Padikkal hits maiden IPL hundred

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Devdutt Padikkal smashed his maiden IPL century against the Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The Karnataka cricketer scored the fastest IPL century for an uncapped player, edging out previous record holder Paul Valthaty by one ball. Earlier this year, the Karnataka batsman lit up the domestic season by racking up 747 …

Virat Kohli named ODI player of the 2010s by Wisden Almanack
3 years, 8 months ago

Virat Kohli named ODI player of the 2010s by Wisden Almanack

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli was named Wisden Almanack 's ODI player of the 2010s, while England all-rounder Ben Stokes was declared the 'Cricketer of the Year' for a second successive time by the highly-rated annual publication. "One cricketer has been named for each of the decades between 1971 and 2021, with India captain Virat Kohli taking the award for the 2010s," Wisden …

Virat Kohli named Wisden Almanack’s ODI cricketer of the 2010s; Tendulkar, Kapil also awarded
3 years, 8 months ago

Virat Kohli named Wisden Almanack’s ODI cricketer of the 2010s; Tendulkar, Kapil also awarded

India TV News  

India captain Virat Kohli has been named Wisden Almanack's ODI player of the 2010s, while England all-rounder Ben Stokes was declared the 'Cricketer of the Year' for a second successive time by the highly-rated annual publication. "One cricketer has been named for each of the decades between 1971 and 2021, with India captain Virat Kohli taking the award for the …

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli inches closer to major milestones as RCB captain gears up for new season
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli inches closer to major milestones as RCB captain gears up for new season

India Today  

Virat Kohli has arguably been the most successful batsman in the Indian Premier League. Having had some extremely productive seasons, including 2016 wherein he scored 973 runs, Kohli is all set to become the first batsman in the T20 league to reach 6,000 runs. IPL 2021, MI vs RCB: Live Score The India captain is on top of the list, …

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 …

'Rahul Tewatia IPL Salary': What Indians Googled After Rajasthan Royals Player Turned into Overnight Star
4 years, 3 months ago

'Rahul Tewatia IPL Salary': What Indians Googled After Rajasthan Royals Player Turned into Overnight Star

News 18  

Rahul Tewatia turned into an overnight Internet sensation on Sunday after the Rajasthan Royals batsman turned the game around on its head in a span of 6 balls, handing Kings XI Punjab the biggest upset seen in the IPL history. This was the highest run chase in the history of IPL and Tewatia stole away all the limelight despite handy …

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 …

Virat Kohli and Kapil Dev's approach similar to the game, says Kris Srikkanth
4 years, 6 months ago

Virat Kohli and Kapil Dev's approach similar to the game, says Kris Srikkanth

India TV News  

Former India batsman Kris Srikkanth has said Virat Kohli and Kapil Dev's approach to the game are similar in the way they wear their hearts on their sleeves and are aggressive. Kohli is the current India captain while Kapil led India to its first World Cup glory in 1983. On the show, 1983 World Cup-winning member Srikkanth along with Laxman …

This Day in Cricket history: Kapil Dev’s 175* saves India’s 1983 World Cup campaign
4 years, 6 months ago

This Day in Cricket history: Kapil Dev’s 175* saves India’s 1983 World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times  

The road to World Cup victory in 1983 was not an easy one for India. After winning the toss, captain Kapil Dev elected to bat first, irrespective of the strong Zimbabwe bowling side. Captain Kapil Dev came out to bat and ran through the Zimbabwe bowling line-up. Scoring an unbeaten 175 in 138 balls at a strike rate of 126.81, …

How a Kapil Dev-led Team India stormed the final bastion of English cricket to conquer Lord’s in 1986
4 years, 6 months ago

How a Kapil Dev-led Team India stormed the final bastion of English cricket to conquer Lord’s in 1986

Firstpost  

The 1986 Test side that Kapil Dev led to the British Isles was different from the others that had toured England in the past, in one important aspect — it had genuine opening bowlers with the pace to match the Englishmen, and the ability to move the ball enough to worry them. On Firstpost — ‘We dominated England on all …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma natural leaders: Corey Anderson
4 years, 8 months ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma natural leaders: Corey Anderson

The Hindu  

Not many cricketers get a chance to rub shoulders with the best in the business. Having played with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively, the New Zealand all-rounder had the best of two worlds that rule Indian cricket today. “To play against someone like Kohli from the U19 World Cup to all of …

‘Can compare him with Kapil Dev’: Former India opener levels huge praise on Virat Kohli
4 years, 8 months ago

‘Can compare him with Kapil Dev’: Former India opener levels huge praise on Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

India captain Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world at the moment. In a latest episode of Star Sports Cricket Connected, former India opener Kris Srikkanth compared Kohli to India’s 1983 World Cup winner Kapil Dev. Srikkanth, speaking to former England captain Nasser Hussain and former India batsman VVS Laxman stated that the current …

On this day: Kapil Dev one wicket away from top
4 years, 11 months ago

On this day: Kapil Dev one wicket away from top

The Hindu  

It was on Martyr’s Day that Kapil Dev joined Sir Richard Hadlee on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers — with the magical figure of 431. Just as another New Zealander, Sir Edmund Hillary, who came through India, to conquer Mount Everest, Hadlee had come to India in 1988 in search of the Test bowling record. On the day Kapil …

India vs Bangladesh: Virat Kohli equals Kapil Dev in unwanted list; trails MS Dhoni by 2
5 years, 1 month ago

India vs Bangladesh: Virat Kohli equals Kapil Dev in unwanted list; trails MS Dhoni by 2

India TV News  

Virat Kohli's return to international cricket didn't go well. The Indian captain fell for a silver duck as he was out to Abu Jayed on the second ball he faced in his innings on Friday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Kohli's return to the pavilion marked the second early wicket of the day for Bangladesh, who on their part, …

East Bengal to confer Kapil Dev with highest club honour
5 years, 5 months ago

East Bengal to confer Kapil Dev with highest club honour

India TV News  

India's first World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev will be conferred East Bengal's highest honour, Bharat Gaurav, during its Foundation Day on August 1. One of the country's greatest all-rounders, Kapil had signed for East Bengal on June 22, 1992, and played for 27 minutes six days later, as a substitute striker in an exhibition match versus Mohun Bagan. Announcing …

83 first look: Ranveer Singh looks like Kapil Dev’s carbon copy, Bollywood and cricketers say ‘wow’. See pic
5 years, 6 months ago

83 first look: Ranveer Singh looks like Kapil Dev’s carbon copy, Bollywood and cricketers say ‘wow’. See pic

Hindustan Times  

On his 34th birthday today, actor Ranveer Singh shared his first look as Kapil Dev from the upcoming film, ‘83. The actor plays former Team India captain Kapil Dev who went on to lead India to its first World Cup win in cricket. Ranveer Singh shares his first look as Kapil Dev in 83. He wrote, “On my special day, …

World Cup 2019: Kapil Dev: 'Good to see an Indian fast bowler at number one'
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Kapil Dev: 'Good to see an Indian fast bowler at number one'

The Hindu  

As the Met Office in the United Kingdom predicted showers across the nation on Sunday, it - to the relief of many cricket fans - also added that Manchester might be one of the few cities that is spared from the downpour. We cannot lose,” said Kapil at an event at Phoenix Marketcity in Chennai to unveil the world's largest …

Virat Kohli is highest paid cricketer in the world
5 years, 6 months ago

Virat Kohli is highest paid cricketer in the world

Op India  

Virat Kohli might be having some stress due to Dhawan’s injury in the World Cup, but on the personal front, he has some good news. As per Forbes Virat Kohli is the highest paid cricketer in the world. Rank Name Pay Salary/Winnings Endorsements Sport #100 Virat Kohli $25 M $4 M $21 M Cricket In 2017, Kohli was ranked 7th …

World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli's school sending soil to London as blessing
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli's school sending soil to London as blessing

India Today  

Virat Kohli is currently in England looking to become the third Indian captain to win the World Cup after Kapil Dev in 1983 and M.S. Host broadcasters Star Sports tweeted on Friday that soil from the Vishal Bharti Public School in Uttam Nagar, where the Indian captain spent a part of his childhood, is being sent to London. "The soil …

Ranveer Singh spends time with cricket legend Kapil Dev before commencing 83 shoot (Pics Inside)
5 years, 7 months ago

Ranveer Singh spends time with cricket legend Kapil Dev before commencing 83 shoot (Pics Inside)

India TV News  

Ranveer Singh has been training hard to nail his character in upcoming Kabir Khan film 83. The film is based on India's glorious World Cup win in 1983 under the captaincy of cricket legend Kapil Dev. Before the commencement of shoot, Kapil Dev and Ranveer Singh were seen indulged in a deep conversation in the latest Instagram pictures. He wrote, …

India World Cup Squad 2019: Dinesh Karthik’s selection a tribute to his endless toil in wilderness
5 years, 8 months ago

India World Cup Squad 2019: Dinesh Karthik’s selection a tribute to his endless toil in wilderness

Firstpost  

With 15 years of international cricket under his belt, Dinesh Karthik hasn’t yet crossed 100 ODI caps. Over 15 years, he has had a gap of a year or more four times in his career Dinesh Karthik’s ODI career graph has a strange look to it. With 15 years of international cricket under his belt, Karthik hasn’t yet crossed 100 …

Discover Related