Kapil Dev

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The Great Indian Cricket Circus. (Image: DC)

Off-the-field gamechangers that defined Indian cricket

Indian cricket of the 1930s was mostly dominated by pace

22 Oct 2023 12:00 AM

With Surya Kumar Yadav proving to be the ablest batsman on show in the tournament, they are carrying the hopes of a billion on stronger shoulders now. Virat Kohli’s (in picture) welcome return to top form with that battling innings against Pakistan was the icing on the cake for Team India who seemed a bit underdone when going Down Under. — AP

AA Edit | T20: India, Pak vs England, NZ

The T20 game is no respecter of rankings and reputations

06 Nov 2022 11:01 PM

(on left) Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli

Would you wanna live in Kohli Colony, Dhoni Street?

Real estate in Australia gets a flavour of cricket with streets named after cricketing legends including Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar

21 Jun 2020 12:44 AM

Paaji on fire

The ‘Haryana Hurricane’ goes for a makeover during the lockdown and fans are bowled over!

22 Apr 2020 10:31 AM

TWO FROM THE '83 VICTORS: Kapil Dev and Krishnamachari Srikkanth. DC File Photo

IPL auction in 80s & 90s: Kapil, Srikkanth, Kambli could have triggered bidding wars

PTI looks at those ten super stars who could have walked simply walked into any team

17 Apr 2020 5:52 PM

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni. DC File Photo

Dhoni's return to Indian team remote if IPL does not happen: Gambhir

VVS Laxman thinks the new selection committee should sit down with Dhoni and understand his future as far as Indian cricket is concerned

13 Apr 2020 12:12 PM

Kapil Dev remembering the Prudential World Cup win. AA File Photo

India doesn't need money, can't have cricket right now: Kapil on Akhtar's proposal

According to the World Cup-winning captain, cricket should not even matter for at least the next six months

09 Apr 2020 2:48 PM

Ranveer Singh's '83' postponed

The makers of Ranveer Singh-starrer film has put the release date on hold, for now

21 Mar 2020 3:32 PM

World Cup winning former Indian captain Kapil Dev. PTI Photo

Kapil Dev advises Virat Kohli to practice more to overcome slowing of reflexes

'Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and Vivian Richards have had similar difficulties'

03 Mar 2020 3:05 PM

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone among a host of others, the film will be releasing on April 10 this year.

Kabir raves about Ranveer

Audiences can also watch the film in Telegu and Tamil.

14 Feb 2020 1:13 AM

Jatin Sarna as Yashpal Sharma. (Photo: Twitter)

'83: Jatin Sarna as Yashpal Sharma looks fearless; see

Ranveer Singh will be playing Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone will be seen in a cameo avatar playing Romi Dev, Kapil Dev's Wife.

14 Jan 2020 12:26 PM

Ranveer Singh and Kapil Dev. (Photo: Instagram)

Photos: '83 star Ranveer Singh wishes legend Kapil Dev on his birthday

The actor has shared some special gems from their sessions together!

06 Jan 2020 2:04 PM

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. (Photo: Instagram)

I would love to do more realistic films with Ranveer Singh: Deepika Padukone on '83

The 33-year-old star will play Romi Dev, wife to cricketing legend Kapil Dev, to be played by Ranveer.

03 Jan 2020 11:19 AM

BCCI ethics officer DK Jain has asked Kapil Dev and Anshuman Gaekwad to appear in Mumbai later this month to explain conflict of interest allegations against them even though they have already resigned from the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). (Photo:AFP)

Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad to confront with BCCI ethics officer, despite quiting

The CAC, comprising Kapil, Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy, had resigned after getting conflict of interest notices from Jain in September.

17 Dec 2019 5:15 PM

Former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop says the foundation of India's 'another level' fast bowling unit was laid by the likes of legendary Kapil Dev and built on by current captain Virat Kohli, who believes in the attack. (Photo:BCCI)

Foundation of India's current fast-bowling talent created by Kapil Dev: Ian Bishop

He said Kohli's passion to put together a strong fast-bowling unit has made it easier to build on the foundation that Kapil laid.

04 Dec 2019 11:17 AM

Ranveer Singh has left no stone unturned to get into the character of Kapil Dev. He was earlier seen jotting down notes from the ace cricketer at his residence in London. (Photo: Twitter/ Ranveer Singh)

Kapil Dev reacts to Ranveer Singh's 'Natraj Shot'

Ranveer Singh is essaying Kapil's role in his upcoming sports film based on the latter.

11 Nov 2019 12:52 PM

Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev. (Photo: Twitter)

Ranveer Singh nails Kapil Dev's famous 'Natraj Shot' in latest still from '83; see

After bringing out 'Haryana Hurricane' look in July, the actor on Monday put out his look nailing famous shot Kapil was known for.

11 Nov 2019 11:51 AM

Kapil Dev on Sunday recalled the time when captaincy was handed over to him, saying that he was 'scared as well as happy'. (Photo: File)

'I was scared and happy when made captain at 23', recalls Kapil Dev

Dev said that on the field he was the captain but off the field, his 'heroes' were the captain.

21 Oct 2019 11:13 AM

Kapil resigns from CAC after conflict notice

While Rangaswamy had also resigned from the committee, the third member Gaekwad said that he is ready to resign if the “committee still exists”.

03 Oct 2019 1:49 AM

Although Kapil Dev hasn’t given a reason as to why he has taken this decision, he has written an email to the Committee of Administrators (CoA), informing them about his decision. (Photo: File)

Kapil Dev resigns as chief of Cricket Advisory Committee

Kapil Dev was part of a three-member team of the CAC. Shantha Rangswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad were the other two members.

02 Oct 2019 12:21 PM

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