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HISTORICAL FACTS: Bishan singh bedi - The Untold Story

Half a century later, the century that never came

GRV recalls his famous 97 at Madras that gave India a 100-run win over the West Indies

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah breaks India legend's record

NEW DELHI: India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his illustrious career on Saturday, breaking spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi’s long-standing record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a Test series in Australia.

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Jasprit Bumrah matches Indian spin legend's record in away Test series

Jasprit Bumrah took his 31st wicket in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series in Australia on Friday, which put him level with spin-bowling legend Bishan Singh Bedi for the record of most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single away Test series.

The Times of India

Can Indian spinners do an Anil Kumble in spin-friendly Sydney? - SCG trivia

It's been 46 years since India won a Test match in Sydney, and a victory in the concluding match of this Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will not only end the wait of more than four decades but also help India retain the trophy.

The Times of India

SCG honours India spinners Bedi, Yadav for fifth IND vs AUS Test

NEW DELHI: The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to begin on Friday (January 3).

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah's 'Super 30' in Australia matches Curtly Ambrose, Bishan Singh Bedi

After dismissing Nathan Lyon in the opening over of the final morning in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, India's bowling ace Jasprit Bumrah registered his 30th wicket of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series, a mark that hadn't been touched by a visiting bowler on Australian soil for…

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IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins equals Bishan Singh Bedi's record with Adelaide exploits

NEW DELHI: The second Test against India in Adelaide turned into a memorable outing for Australian skipper Pat Cummins as he delivered a match-winning five-wicket haul, his eighth as captain.

The Times of India

'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…

The Times of India

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why Perth may not be an ideal start for India against Australia

NEW DELHI: Pace and bounce. Test cricket in Australia is identified by these two elements. Over the years, no other stadium has represented the fast and furious nature of the Australian pitches than the WACA Ground in Perth.

The Times of India

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Team India may be tempted to play four spinners and a lone pacer on Vizag’s black-soil turner

CHENNAI: The ‘spin quartet’. It’s an idea that evokes a sense of nostalgia and respect in equal measure if you’re an Indian cricket fan. But post the late 1970s, when Bishan Singh Bedi, BS Chandrasekhar, Erapalli Prasanna and Srinivas Venkataraghavan retired from the sport, India haven’t gone back to the…

The Times of India

Saurabh Kumar: From net bowler against England in 2021 to squad member in 2024

NEW DELHI: The trajectory of Saurabh Kumar's cricketing career took a significant turn on Monday as he found a place in the Indian squad for the second Test against England, set to commence in Visakhapatnam on February 2.

The Times of India

Saurabh Kumar: Net bowler for India against England in 2021, squad member in 2024

Saurabh Kumar, a veteran domestic cricketer, has the opportunity to fulfill his dream of playing for the Indian team.

The Hindu

IND vs ENG: There are challenges, but we’re keen to create history, says Mark Wood

HYDERABAD: England seamer Mark Wood said his team would not curb their attacking instincts in the five-match Test series against India. Patented by their coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, England’s ‘Bazball’ has been the flavour of the last few seasons. Wood, however, said his team was aware of…

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India vs England: Team India's plans take a hit with Virat Kohli's pullout

HYDERABAD: In a major setback to Indian plans, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two matches of the five-Test series against England due to “personal reasons”. The Indian board will name a replacement soon, with the first Test beginning here on Jan 25.

The Times of India

Spinners will win England series for India: Michael Atherton

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Atherton believes that India's potent spin attack will secure the five-Test home series victory over Ben Stokes and company.

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Nasser Hussain banks on Bazball for England to succeed in India

NEW DELHI: Although the hosts will start as clear favorites in the forthcoming five-match Test series in India, former captain Nasser Hussain has cautioned against discounting England's chances due to their recent success with the "Bazball" strategy.

The Times of India

Will see if England stick to Bazball: Zaheer Khan

NEW DELHI: The five-Test series between India and England begins in Hyderabad on January 25. Former left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan expressed his excitement about watching the visitors maintain their attacking style of play, known as "Bazball," in the sub-continental climate.

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How Kevin Pietersen had mastered Indian spin in 2012

NEW DELHI: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has highlighted the importance of having a strong defense by stating that his success during the victorious 2012-13 tour of India was largely due to his unrelenting defensive exercises at the nets.

The Times of India

When captain Bishan Singh Bedi wanted Karsan Ghavri to stop bowling

MUMBAI: It’s been a month since Bishan Singh Bedi has passed away, but the former India captain keeps getting remembered by those who played with him. On Friday, at the Reliance Digital presents 92nd annual prize distribution function of The Times Cricket Shield for the year 2022-2023, former India left-arm…

The Hindu

IND vs ENG | India wallops England to continue its majestic march

Rohit Sharma produced a special effort on a challenging pitch where the majority of Indian batters struggled, as the hosts were restricted to 229 for nine by England

The Times of India

ICC World Cup, India vs England: Indian players wear black armbands in tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi

NEW DELHI: Indian players took the field in their ICC World Cup match against England on Sunday wearing black armbands as a mark of tribute to legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away on October 23.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — October 26, 2023

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In Pictures | Bishan Singh Bedi (1946-2023)

Former India cricket captain Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on October 23. His life in pictures

The Hindu

Spin king Bedi gets an emotional final send-off

Cricketers pay tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi as his mortal remains are consigned to flames. Former and current cricketers, including Kapil Dev, Madan Lal, Kirti Azad, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Mohammad Azharuddin, Virender Sehwag, Maninder Singh, Ajay Jadeja, Surender Khanna, pay their respects. Bedi was a mentor, coach and guiding…

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