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Not Rohit Sharma, not Suryakumar Yadav! Kapil Dev reveals who should captain Team India

NEW DELHI: Team India have clinched back-to-back ICC titles — the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 — and will now turn their attention to the next big assignments in 2027: the ICC ODI World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship. Both titles…

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Snubbed by Stokes and Brook, feverish IPL might not be for you too – and that’s fine

A trip to the pub with the IPL on in the background said much about its appeal and its status in England

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'You need family, but ...': Kapil Dev weighs in on BCCI's family travel curbs during cricket tours

NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winning legend Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing debate over cricketers’ families travelling during extended tours, calling for a balanced approach.

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Desert Duels: The five best India-Pakistan ODIs in the UAE

For decades, the UAE has been the battleground of some of the most unforgettable India-Pakistan One-Day International clashes. From the legendary Sharjah thrillers of the 1980s and 1990s to modern-day encounters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this neutral turf has witnessed heartbreaks, last-ball finishes and heroic performances. Here are five…

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Team without borders: The all-time India-Pakistan ODI dream XI

Once upon a time, cobbling up your own combined India-Pakistan XIs over long afternoons used to be standard practice for cricket fans. That was the era of fierce cross-border rivalries, when the two teams regularly played each other in bilateral contests in addition to the desert derbies in Sharjah.

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Kapil Dev on Jasprit Bumrah's absence: 'Why talk about someone who ... ?'

NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Friday voiced concern over the growing number of injuries among Indian cricketers, blaming the demanding schedule that keeps players on the field for nearly 10 months a year. He pointed out that the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has become more of…

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'Do not depend on one player': Kapil Dev to Team India ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Kapil Dev extended his best wishes to Rohit Sharma and the Men in Blue on Friday ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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'Kaun hai yeh?': Kapil Dev responds with humour to Yograj Singh's 'want to put a bullet' comments

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev chose to respond with humour and restraint when asked about recent comments made by Yograj Singh, father of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Yograj, known for his controversial remarks, made startling claims during a podcast, revealing that he once went to Kapil’s house…

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'They will call it off': Kapil Dev on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retirement buzz

NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winner Kapil Dev has shared his thoughts on the ongoing retirement buzz surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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'Don't compare me with Jasprit Bumrah': Kapil Dev on workload management

NEW DELHI: Weighing in on Team India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s workload concerns, legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev on Monday stressed the futility of comparing players from different eras.

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Yograj Singh says he went to Kapil Dev's house with pistol and told him, 'I want to put bullet through your head'

NEW DELHI: Known for making controversial remarks, Yograj Singh, father of former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh recently made a shocking revelation, saying he once went to legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's house with a pistol to kill him.

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'I wouldn't have let him go like that': Kapil Dev on Ashwin's shock retirement

NEW DELHI: Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday stunned the cricketing world with his shock retirement after the rain-marred third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane ended in a draw.

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Jasprit Bumrah breaks Kapil Dev's record, becomes first ...

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah continued his sensational run in international cricket in 2024, surpassing legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev in two significant bowling milestones, further cementing his reputation as India’s finest pacer in overseas conditions.

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'Rohit Sharma won't be there if ... ': Kapil Dev makes bold remark after India's defeat to Australia in 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: India’s cricketing legend Kapil Dev came out in support of Rohit Sharma after the Indian captain faced criticism following the team’s defeat to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide.

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'We can't look after anybody if ... ': Kapil Dev makes plea to Vinod Kambli

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, the skipper of the 1983 World Cup-winning team on Monday has expressed deep concern over the struggles of former Indian batter Vinod Kambli.

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Harbhajan Singh answers which actor should play him in his biopic

NEW DELHI: In a candid conversation, cricket legend Harbhajan Singh shared insights into his son's budding cricketing career and his aspirations for the future. The former off-spinner, celebrated for his 700-plus international wickets and fiery presence on the field, emphasised the significance of cricket's evolving journey.

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Ailing Vinod Kambli offered help by 1983 World Cup heroes

...On condition that he checks into rehab first

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'Jasprit Bumrah is a joke': Former England pacer's massive comment on star pacer

NEW DELHI: India recovered from a shaky start to demolish Australia by 295 runs in the first Test in Perth. Jasprit Bumrah, leading from the front with figures of 3-42 and 5-30, was named Player of the Match as India secured a resounding victory inside four days to take a…

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Is Jasprit Bumrah the greatest ever Indian fast bowler?

The numbers at this stage of his career would suggest so, but nothing would have been possible without the great Kapil Dev, the fast-bowling flagbearer who played lone ranger...

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Exclusive | 'Rohit Sharma is not indispensable': Former World Cup winner backs 'captain' Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: Pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead Team India in a Test match for only the second time after regular skipper Rohit Sharma recently opted out of the series opener in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22 at Perth.

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'It's the government's ... ': Kapil Dev on Champions Trophy venues, India-Pakistan clash

NEW DELHI: The former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev expressed his views regarding ICC Champions Trophy venues and potential India-Pakistan matches, highlighting that such matters fall under governmental jurisdiction.

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Virat Kohli's attacking mindset similar to Viv Richards: Former Indian cricketer

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan praised Virat Kohli's on-field attacking mindset, finding it similar to the great Vivian Richards.

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EXCLUSIVE | 'Forget about New Zealand series': Kapil Dev to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: In the six innings vs New Zealand in the recently concluded three-Test series, Rohit Sharma could score only 91 runs while Virat Kohli ended with just 93 runs. Both the senior batters had underwhelming performances as India were completely outplayed and whitewashed 3-0.

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When India's greatest all-rounder Kapil Dev arrived in Test cricket

Forty-six years ago on October 16, Kapil Dev wore the Test whites for the first time to start a journey that saw him becoming India's greatest all-rounder and leader of a team that changed Indian cricket forever.

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When Kapil Dev took pain-killing shots to bowl India to a famous Test win over Australia in Melbourne

Kapil Dev's contribution to Indian cricket goes much beyond leading India to their first World Cup title in 1983. It might be the crowning glory of his career; but one of the greatest all-rounders and arguably the first Indian fast bowler who could win matches on his own, Kapil delivered…

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