10 years ago

Kapil Dev's team dared to do the impossible: Raman

Former India opener and coach of the Tamil Nadu team, W. V. Raman said that Kapil Dev’s Indian team of 1983 did the unimaginable, dared to do the impossible, showed to the cricketing world that India is a force to reckon with and inspired several generation of Indian cricketers. Nayudu Hall, Cricket Club of India on Wednesday, Raman also said the future World Cups will throw up names who are not heard on a regular basis. Raman, who has coached Bengal and is part of the coaching staff of IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders said that the four decades threw four different dimensions, most notable being innovations taking place with games played in coloured clothing and under lights, standard playing conditions being introduced, South Africa’s return to mainstream cricket and security and anti-corruption measures put in place. Similarly in 1996 Sri Lanka had a fearless leader in Arjuna Ranatunga and Sanath Jayasuriya and Romesh Kaliuwitharana redefined batting.’’ Another aspect Raman touched upon was how Bobby Simpson turned things around for transition-in-team Australia in 1987.

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Kapil Dev joins Kohli in supporting family-friendly travel for cricketers

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2 weeks ago

Kapil Dev joins Kohli in supporting family-friendly travel for cricketers

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev is all for family travelling with cricketers on tours but has also called for a balanced approach in dealing with the contentious issue that has divided opinions. Following India's 1-3 Test series loss to Australia, the BCCI issued a directive limiting the duration of family visits on tours lasting more than 45 days, allowing …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kapil Dev's suggestion for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: Talk to Gavaskar, Dravid

India Today

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev shared suggestions for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to return to their very best and restamp their authority in top-level cricket. Kapil Dev, the Indian captain in the 1983 ODI World Cup, said that they should sit with the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid and figure out the glitches in batting. You won’t get …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kapil Dev calls Team India 'unsettled' ahead of Champions Trophy, expresses worry over Rohit Sharma's poor form

Hindustan Times

With the Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon, Rohit Sharma finds himself under immense pressure, both on and off the field. Kapil Dev addresses Rohit Sharma's poor run ahead of the Champions Trophy His last ten innings across formats paint a grim picture: 2, 3, 9, 10, 3, 6, 18, 11, 0, 8. Legendary all-rounder and 1983 World Cup-winning captain …

2 months, 1 week ago

Kapil Dev delighted with India's performance in Kolkata, says he "always" has best wishes for India ahead of CT

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed his delight with the way India engineered a commanding victory over England in the first T20I in Kolkata. Kapil Dev delighted with India's performance in Kolkata, says he "always" has best wishes for India ahead of CT After the conclusion of the white-ball series with England, India will begin its journey …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Want to put a bullet through your head’: Yograj Singh's startling revelation on threatening Kapil Dev outside his home

Hindustan Times

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh made a stunning revelation about how he went to Kapil Dev's home with a pistol in all his anger after getting dropped from the team. Yograj Singh made a startling revelation about threatening Kapil Dev outside his home. Yograj Singh also made some harsh remarks about the late Bishan Singh Bedi and said he was …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

'To say this to Virat Kohli...': India coaching staff's major flaw exposed by ex-bowling coach

Hindustan Times

India's forgettable performances since their 2024 T20 World Cup victory has put pressure on a number of individuals, most notably captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Now, Bharat Arun, the former bowling coach who engineered a period of dominance particularly in the pace department in the Indian team, said that the current coaches may not have the stature …

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

9 months 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 …

9 months 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 …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid cautioned by Brian Lara ahead of T20 World Cup: 'As coach, you may feel intimidated telling Virat Kohli…'

Hindustan Times

West Indies great Brian Lara has a word of caution for coach Rahul Dravid as he gears up to lead India to a third World Cup. Brian Lara wants Rahul Dravid to chalk out plans for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and the other superstars of the Indian cricket team playing the T20 World Cup Last week, the BCCI selection panel …

11 months, 1 week ago

Indian team for T20 World Cup: Who will keep wickets, can Dube pip Hardik, Kuldeep or Chahal?

The Hindu

As Dinesh Karthik kept clearing the fence in an Indian Premier League fixture against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, his old friend and the captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma, walked up to him, applauded, and said in jest, “ World Cup ke selection ke liye push karna hai isko, shabash! Rohit’s words were significant, with the T20 …

1 year, 3 months ago

India’s KL Rahul happy to be flexible in Tests, T20Is

The Hindu

KL Rahul said he is willing to bat in the middle order and keep wicket across formats as he looks to cement a role in India’s Test and Twenty20 International squads. Rahul last played a Test match in February, in which he was an opener, but after his return from an injury layoff in September, the 31-year-old played as a …

1 year, 4 months ago

From the India Today archives (2021) | Dawn of the Dravid era as Team India coach

India Today

The year was 1996, the Indian team was in crisis with mercurial opener Navjot Singh Sidhu revolting against skipper Mohammad Azharuddin and walking out of India’s England tour. India had in that series also dropped the seasoned Sanjay Manjrekar and handed out another debut, to Rahul Dravid, Ganguly’s teammate from the Under-19 and India A days. A day after Ganguly’s …

1 year, 4 months ago

ODI Cricket World Cup 2023: The very best of HT's coverage

Hindustan Times

Note: This article was originally published as a newsletter. Relive the best of the 2023 World Cup with Hindustan Times’ top-drawer coverage, including scribblings from some of the best cricket writers around. These were surfaces not meant to assist India’s pacers, but Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj enthralled with their sublime blend of swing, seam, and slower deliveries.” …

1 year, 4 months 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 …

1 year, 4 months 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 …

1 year, 4 months ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, November 20, 2023

The Hindu

ICC World Cup | Australia defeats India by six wickets to win sixth title An eerie silence descended at a packed venue with more than ninety thousand fans as Australia busted India’s dreams. On the campaign trail, Raje woos women voters amidst uncertainty about her own political future As former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje arrives in Gogunda — a …

1 year, 4 months ago

Review of The Lords of Wankhede by W.V. Raman and R. Kaushik: Cover drive

The Hindu

Indian cricket’s steady gait from 1932 transformed into a giant leap when Kapil Dev held aloft the World Cup at Lord’s in 1983. Dhoni hit Nuwan Kulasekara for the winning six in the 2011 World Cup final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, another glorious chapter was scripted. Nuanced take The book isn’t exactly a cut and dry chronological retelling of those …

1 year, 4 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023: KL Rahul packs a punch with his all-round heroics

The Hindu

Team India’s juggernaut continued to roll unabated at the 2023 ODI World Cup, sealing a place in the summit clash after a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai. However, Rahul found himself at the crease in the third over of the chase as India stumbled to 2 for 3, bringing back ghosts of the World Cup past. Rahul has …

1 year, 4 months 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 …

1 year, 5 months ago

The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function

The Hindu

India’s triumph at the 1983 World Cup after beating the mighty West Indies marked an epochal shift in the country’s cricketing landscape. Raman and senior journalist R. Kaushik have set about exploring the evolution of Indian cricket in these 28 years in the book The Lords of Wankhede, which was unveiled at a star-studded function, graced by the likes of …

1 year, 5 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs BAN | Hardik, Jadeja and Rahul key to India’s team balance

The Hindu

The first part of India’s consistent journeys in ICC tournaments is on full display in the current World Cup. When Sunil Gavaskar’s men won the 1985 World Championship of Cricket in Australia, it was a campaign mounted on bundling out the opposition in every game while Pakistan proved to be an exception in the final, mustering 176 for nine! One …

1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs BAN, ODI World Cup 2023: Firing batting unit and a solid middle-overs choke puts India on course for the semis

The Hindu

The first part of India’s consistent journeys in ICC tournaments is on full display during the current World Cup as well. RELATED | IND vs BAN: Kohli ton continues India’s pursuit of happiness with win against Bangladesh at ICC World Cup 2023 The latest joust against Bangladesh in Pune on Thursday revealed the tropes that India has mastered in this …

1 year, 6 months ago

Kapil Dev predicts India to win 2023 World Cup, hails Shubman Gill

The Hindu

Former captain Kapil Dev believes India is ready to win the ODI World Cup at home but he doesn’t want to put the favourite tag on the hosts as a lot would depend on luck. I feel so happy that nowadays in all continents our fast bowlers are taking all 10 wickets, that’s the cherry on the cake,” said India’s …

1 year, 6 months ago

How India's World Cup squad has evolved since England 2019: The 7 key transformations

Hindustan Times

A sea of change has swept through the cricketing landscape since the last 50-over World Cup graced English shores. Here's another fascinating trivia: Barring Kane Williamson, all 10 team captains have stepped down from their roles, MS Dhoni was still an active player and Rohit Sharma was struggling to break into India's Test XI. With this backdrop, let's delve into …

1 year, 8 months ago

‘Pakistan se nahi haarna’: Kapil Dev on pressure around Ind vs Pak matches

Live Mint

The world is awaiting India vs Pakistan World Cup contest which is now rescheduled to 14 October and will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. In a recent interview with the news platform The Week, former cricket Kapil Dev talked about the pressure around the India vs Pakistan match. When asked about his favorite to win the ICC World …

1 year, 8 months ago

Kapil Dev feels coping with expectations will be crucial for team India in ICC ODI World Cup 2023

India TV News

Kapil Dev feels coping with expectations will be crucial for team India in ICC ODI World Cup 2023 "We have won a World Cup at home, and I am sure the team, whoever gets selected, can do it again," Kapil Dev added. The former World Cup-winning India captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts on India's chances in the upcoming ICC …

1 year, 8 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 …

1 year, 9 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 …

1 year, 9 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 …

1 year, 10 months ago

'Gill needs to watch out for...': Kapil Dev fires outright warning to GT star with 'hall of modern greats' remark

Hindustan Times

With three blistering centuries and over 850 runs in 16 matches of the world's richest T20 league, India opener Shubman Gill is expected to bring his A-game against the darlings of the tournament - Chennai Super Kings. Kapil was mighty impressed with the batting prowess of the GT superstar Considered heir apparent to run-machine Virat Kohli, India opener Gill is …

1 year, 10 months ago

Kapil Dev: India fortunate to have Shubman Gill preparing to dominate world cricket

The Hindu

Like most, Kapil Dev is also convinced that Shubman Gill is the star of the future. “He needs to watch out for the next three years before he takes his place in the hall of modern greats.” In a chat with Sportstar on Saturday, Kapil welcomed the arrival of Gill to continue the tradition of India producing a batter and …

2 years, 2 months ago

Kapil Dev on the future of Indian cricket: I can see India having three teams, one each for T20, ODI and Tests

India Today

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has said that he can see India having three teams in the future, one each for T20Is, ODIs and Tests. Speaking to Gulf Times, Dev said he can see India having three different teams for different formats but added that this frequent changing of teams allows many other cricketers a chance to play for the …

2 years, 3 months ago

'No one is indispensable. You got three ODIs, try and get runs': Gambhir's hard-hitting remark on KL Rahul's struggles

Hindustan Times

Team India's star batter KL Rahul is going through a rough patch with the bat over the past few months. KL Rahul with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir In the recently-concluded Test series against Bangladesh, Rahul faced further scrutiny after he registered scores of 22, 23, 10, and 2 across four innings. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who worked alongside Rahul …

2 years, 5 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Head coach Dravid addresses KL Rahul & DK conundrum; big changes expected?

India TV News

T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma and his blue brigade are currently in a rough spot. Image Source : INDIA TVKL Rahul in T20 World Cup so far Dravid reacted to KL Rahul's poor form and said: It was disappointing to lose at Parth, we had started the World Cup well. Image Source : INDIA TVDinesh Karthik in T20 World …

2 years, 5 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Kapil Dev analyzes Rohit Sharma's team India, makes shocking claims | READ

India TV News

Highlights India take on Pakistan on October 23, 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Mohammed Shami has been named as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement Mohammed Shami took 3 wickets for India against Australia in the first warm-up match T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma is gearing up to lead India for the first time in an ICC event. Amidst everything that …

2 years, 6 months ago

K. L. Rahul: India ‘80-85 per cent’ effective in execution of skills at the Asia Cup

The Hindu

India wasn’t “excellent” in batting, bowling, or fielding at the Asia Cup and its players were only “80-85 per cent” effective in the execution of their skills, vice-captain K. L. Rahul admitted on Monday. For us as a team, and for the captain and the coach and the leadership group, is to see what we’re expecting.” A wide-open World Cup’ …

2 years, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Dismal show by Team India

Deccan Chronicle

Team India were knocked out of the Asia Cup because they did not take it as a competition that must be won. As a result of failed experiments, Team India find themselves a confused lot now, unable to decide on who are their best bowlers, both spin and pace and whether a sixth bowling option is a must in T20 …

2 years, 6 months ago

Stand-in captain KL Rahul defends his poor patch since comeback: It is not easy as you think

India Today

India's stand-in captain KL Rahul reflected on India's journey at the Asia Cup, after defeating Afghanistan by a mammoth 101-run margin at the Asia Cup 2022. The right handed batter, who scored 62 off 41 balls, finally showed signs of coming back to form, batting alongside Virat Kohli, who came out to open in the absence of Rohit Sharma, who …

2 years, 6 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Kiran More backs KL Rahul to come good, says he can score hundreds in T20Is with ease

India Today

Former India keeper Kiran More has backed India opener KL Rahul to get a long rope in the Indian playing XI. Rahul’s 28 off 20 balls alongside India captain Rohit Sharma got India off to a flyer in the powerplay, helping the team reach a dominating score in the first half of the innings. Kiran More although chose to see …

2 years, 7 months ago

Kapil Dev wants ICC to ensure survival of ODI, Test formats

The Hindu

Former India captain Kapil Dev has called on cricket's governing body to take steps to protect the test and one-day international formats amid the global growth of lucrative domestic Twenty20 competitions. The proliferation of T20 leagues has further strained cricket's already-bloated calendar, with new competitions in the United Arab Emirates and South Africa set to begin early next year. The …

2 years, 7 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 …

2 years, 8 months ago

Do not support Kapil Dev's statements on Virat Kohli, says star batter's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma

Firstpost

Virat Kohli’s disappointing run of form continued in the fifth and final Test against England, where he could score only 11 and 20 in both of his innings. He also had a sub-par IPL 2022 season with Royal Challengers Bangalore New Delhi: Rajkumar Sharma, the childhood coach of star Indian batter Virat Kohli, has expressed his disagreement with cricket legend …

2 years, 9 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 …

2 years, 9 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 …

2 years, 9 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 …

3 years, 3 months 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 …

3 years, 3 months 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 …

3 years, 4 months ago

From 83 to Liger, These Upcoming Sports Biopics Will Move You to Edge of Your Seats

News 18

Great sports stories transcend the audiences. Good Luck Sakhi Helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor starring Keerthy Suresh, Aadhi, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles, the film revolves around shooting. Yuvraj Singh’s biopic All-rounder Yuvraj Singh played an instrumental role in bringing the 2011 Cricket World Cup to India. Liger With a boxing-centric theme, Puri Jagannath’s upcoming film Liger starring Vijay Devarakonda …

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