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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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What made Garry Sobers say 'watch out for India' in 1983 World Cup

India were not among the favourites for the 1983 World Cup, but still the legendary West Indies allrounder Garry Sobers had a hunch that Kapil Dev's team could cause a big upset.

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When Mohinder Amarnath called BCCI selectors 'a bunch of jokers'

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and 1983 ODI World Cup hero Mohinder Amarnath, who turns 74 today (September 24), had once stirred a hornet's nest when he was dropped from the Indian cricket team.

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Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli past their 'prime'? Kapil Dev says 'keep playing as long as...'

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, famous for leading India to its first World Cup victory in 1983, believes a cricketer's prime years are between ages 26 and 34. Fitness then determines how long they can stay at the top.

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Ravi Shastri's gutsy fight: The story of cricket's second tied Test match

NEW DELHI: The second tied Test between India and Australia took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 18 to 22, 1986. It remains one of the most thrilling and historic encounters in cricket history.

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Ravichandran Ashwin joins legends Kapil Dev, Garfield Sobers in exclusive 'all-rounders' club

Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday joined an elite group of all-rounders who have recorded multiple centuries and five-wicket hauls at the same Test venue. This rare achievement, accomplished by only a few legendary cricketers, highlights Ashwin’s exceptional skills with both bat and ball.

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Ravindra Jadeja eyes historic milestone: Just six wickets away from a rare double in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: India's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is close to achieving a rare milestone in Test cricket. In the history of Test cricket, only 10 players have managed to score 3000 runs and take 300 wickets. Jadeja needs just six more wickets to join this elite group. This achievement has been…

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Why Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh hates Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni

World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj Singh, has repeatedly targeted former India captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, alleging that while Kapil sabotaged his career, Dhoni played a role in the exclusion of his son from the Indian team.

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'My towel fell down': Syed Kirmani's 'secret' story from the 1983 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Kapil Dev's iconic unbeaten 175 not out against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup is one of the most legendary innings in limited-overs cricket history. But while Kapil was blazing away on the field, a lot was happening in the Indian dressing room as well.

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After a tirade against MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh criticizes Kapil Dev

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has made controversial remarks targeting World Cup-winning former Indian captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. Singh accused Dhoni of undermining Yuvraj’s international cricket career and claimed Yuvraj’s achievements surpass those of Kapil Dev. These statements followed closely on the…

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'Jasprit Bumrah should not chase captaincy': Former Pakistan cricketer on Indian star's fast bowlers in leadership roles comment

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has responded to Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's comments regarding the lack of opportunities for pace bowlers in leadership roles. In an interview last month, Bumrah expressed his belief that fast bowlers could make excellent captains, citing the successful captaincies of Kapil Dev…

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'I cannot go to the team and tell...': Jasprit Bumrah makes a blunt 'above my pay grade' remark on captaincy ambitions

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah candidly stated that asking to be made captain of the team is beyond his "pay grade." He highlighted that bowlers can prove to be effective leaders as they possess smart and resilient attributes.

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'Bhaiya ke paas hi jata hoon': Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant share heartfelt stories about MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid - Watch

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant recently reflected on the key figures who have profoundly influenced their careers. In a video released by Star Sports, they discussed how MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid have significantly shaped their growth as cricketers and individuals.

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'Irreplaceable': Kapil Dev says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni

NEW DELHI: Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has declared that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are indispensable members of the Indian team in all formats. He compared their significance to that of Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, two legendary figures in Indian cricket history.

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'Express yourself in Paris': Kapil Dev's advice to Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts on Wednesday regarding the upcoming Olympic Games, which are set to commence on July 26. He encouraged the Indian athletes participating in the event to perform without any fear or hesitation, emphasizing the importance of self-expression on the global stage.

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Rohit Sharma is a people's captain like Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni: Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: The 2024 Men's T20 World Cup captain, Rohit Sharma, was praised by legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar, who said that the opener is a people's captain, much like MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev were.

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'Rohit's phone call ... ': Rahul Dravid reveals captain Rohit Sharma's words

NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid, who served as the head coach of India during their T20 World Cup triumph, revealed that a phone call from captain Rohit Sharma following the ODI World Cup defeat last year was one of the most memorable moments of his life.

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Rohit Sharma's unseen reaction before Suryakumar Yadav's T20 World Cup Final heart-stopping catch goes viral - WATCH

NEW DELHI: As the ball soared towards the long-off stands, during the ICC T20 World Cup final against South Africa, India captain Rohit Sharma's hopes seemed to fade. But Suryakumar Yadav's stunning catch at the boundary ropes sent the Kensington Oval crowd in Barbados into a frenzy, reigniting Rohit's dreams…

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'It was god's plan': Suryakumar Yadav on his stunning catch in T20 World Cup final

NEW DELHI: "It was god's plan," remarked Suryakumar Yadav on Monday, reflecting on his stunning match-defining catch in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. His catch has been widely praised for its athleticism, balance, and game awareness.

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Suryakumar Yadav: 'I saw the World Cup flying away, and I latched onto it'

BRIDGETOWN (Barbados): It was happening just below the press box and wasn’t visible at first instance. While the world watching on television had seen Suryakumar Yadav’s incredible catch and were probably sure David Miller was out, those closest to the action just couldn’t figure out what had happened.

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