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‘Irreplaceable’: Kapil Dev says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

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.Following India's thrilling victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, where Kohli played a match-winning knock of 76 runs, he announced his retirement from T20 international cricket.In the subsequent press conference, Rohit also revealed his decision to retire from T20Is."No one can take Virat and Rohit's place in the Indian team in any format. They have been a huge servant of Indian cricket and it was a happy farewell for them. The stature that Virat has made of himself in all formats, he will su...
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Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga’s latest picture shocks the internet | Cricket News – Times of India

Sri Lanka's former captain Arjuna Ranatunga, who led his country to their maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 1996, has shocked the cricket world with his latest image that shows him to have lost weight to the point of being almost unrecognizable. Ranatunga's transformation, which is visible in an image on social media along with India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Devi, has left the internet dazed."I'm not ready to believe it's him," reacted a user on X. After quitting cricket, Ranatunga took a plunge into politics and was also a Member of Parliament.India will be touring the island nation for a white-ball tour as its next international assignment, which will also signal the start of Gautam Gambhir's stint as India's head coach.Gambhir has replaced Rahul Dravid in the position fol...
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Concentration was a God-given gift: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

Long before India became a cricketing superpower and long before Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli arrived, the country's mood barometer fluctuated depending on the answer to the question: "Gavaskar out hua, ya khel raha hai?"Braving some of the most fearsome attacks in world cricket in the 70s and early and mid-80s, Sunil Gavaskar single-handedly gave Indian cricket the steel, spine and respect.Post retirement, he transitioned into a TV commentator, who called a spade a spade. Even as the country is still dealing with the hangover of India's T20 World Cup win, it also bows down to Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday. The master batter was the first to score 10,000 Test runs (10,122), and the first to score 30 Test hundreds (34). In an exclusive interview with TOI, Gavaskar shares his th...
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‘Now they can give, what is stopping them’: 1983 WC-winner wants BCCI to announce cash reward for Kapil-led side | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BCCI has announced a substantial prize of Rs 125 crore for the victorious Indian team that clinched the T20 World Cup title. However, a former Indian cricketer, who was a member of the historic 1983 World Cup-winning squad, has urged the board to also recognize and reward the team led by Kapil Dev, which brought immense pride and glory to the nation.In the 1983 World Cup final, India, under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, achieved a remarkable upset by defeating the formidable West Indies, who were the two-time defending champions, by a margin of 43 runs.The Indian team put up a total of 183 runs in their allotted 60 overs. In response, the Indian bowlers showcased exceptional skill and determination in defending the target. Madan Lal and Mohinder Amarnath were the standout p...
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Suryakumar Yadav: ‘I saw the World Cup flying away, and I latched onto it’ | Cricket News – Times of India

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.It had to be the replay, the wait, and the explosion of euphoria over the next few minutes that told everyone at the Kensington Oval that this World Cup might just be India’s.WISH TEAM INDIAWhen TOI caught up with Surya as he was going back to the dressing room after signing a few autographs, the best T20 batter in the world said: “I really don’t know what was going through my mind. All I could see was the World Cup flying away and I just latched on to it.”When great catches in Indian hist...
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T20 World Cup: Before SKY’s scraper, there was Kapil’s back-waltz, Sreesanth’s flapping clasp

Kapil Dev waltzed back; Sreesanth backtracked a couple of steps, and waited for the ball to drop into his flapping hands, and Suryakumar Yadav rushed to his left skimming the boundary ropes – and the nation held their breath for a few seconds that stretched inexorably. In 1983, for Kapil, they waited for 9 confidently-hopeful seconds; in 2007, for Sreesanth they fretted for 4 nervy seconds; and in 2024, for Surya, they dropped their jaws for 7 clueless seconds without knowing what to expect for the danger that encircled him was multifold.Kapil yanking his head behind his left shoulder, Sreesanth staring into the skies, and Suryakumar’s eyes fixated on the ball even as his feet were tiptoeing the skirting of the ropes would go down as three great visuals from the Indian limited-overs fli...
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Relive ‘the catch’ by Kapil Dev from 1983 World Cup final as Suryakumar Yadav’s magical grab mesmerizes the world – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As India celebrated their triumphant victory in the ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados, memories of the historic 1983 ODI World Cup win, which ignited a cricket revolution in the country, were vividly revived.The 1983 victory, where an underdog Indian team led by Kapil Dev defeated the two-time defending champions West Indies, remains a legendary moment in cricket history. On Saturday, another iconic moment was etched into the hearts of Indian fans as Suryakumar Yadav’s stunning catch at long-off turned the tide in India's favor during the final against South Africa.Suryakumar displayed remarkable presence of mind when he grabbed the ball in the deep, threw it into the air before crossing the boundary due to his momentum, and then completed the match-turning catch to dismiss David...
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Bumrah is 1000 times better than me: Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev during an interview on June 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Iconic former India all-rounder Kapil Dev feels Jasprit Bumrah is a "1000 times better" bowler than what he was at his prime.Bumrah, who has been doing exceptionally well in the ongoing T20 World Cup, snaring 11 wickets at an outstanding economy of 4.08 in the 23 overs he has bowled so far."Bumrah is 1000 times better than me. These young boys are far better than us. We had more experience. They are better," Kapil told 'PTI Videos'.Bumrah, who is widely regarded as the best pacer in international cricket now, has played 26 Tests for India, picking up 159 wickets and an economy of under three. His 89 ODI appearances have yielded 149 wickets while his T20I wicket count stands at 85 from 68 matches.Kapil ended his career ...
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Jasprit Bumrah is 1000 times better than me: Kapil Dev | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been in remarkable form during the current T20 World Cup. His impressive performance has caught the attention of iconic former India all-rounder Kapil Dev.In a recent statement, Kapil expressed his admiration for Bumrah's bowling skills, stating, Jasprit Bumrah is a '1000 times better' bowler than what he was at his prime.Throughout the tournament, Bumrah has showcased his prowess, claiming 11 wickets in just 23 overs. What's even more remarkable is his outstanding economy rate of 4.08, which demonstrates his ability to maintain control and precision while consistently taking wickets."Bumrah is 1000 times better than me. These young boys are far better than us. We had more experience. They are better," Kapil told 'PTI Videos'.Bumrah, o...
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Kapil Dev takes over as president of Professional Golf Tour of India

Representational image of former cricketer Kapil Dev playing golf. He takes over as the president of Professional Golf Tour of India | Photo Credit: ANI World Cup-winning former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has taken over as the new President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), an elevation that marks a fresh beginning for the iconic player who also excelled as an amateur golfer. The 65-year-old, who was already a member of the PGTI Board as its Vice President, was chosen unanimously and would be taking over from incumbent H R Srinivasan, whose tenure has come to an end. Kapil is known to be a keen golfer, whose handicap was almost down to scratch at one time. "It is an honour to become the President of PGTI, an organization with which I have now been associated for quit...
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Indian cricket has come a long way, says Wes Hall | Cricket News – Times of India

BRIDGETOWN: "I have seen many great players bat, you’re right up there. I have been following your career, score a few more centuries," the legendary Wes Hall told Virat Kohli at the Kensington Oval on Tuesday.Hall had come to the ground to present his autobiography to Kohli and coach Rahul Dravid and it became quite an occasion for all those who were around, trying to record a beautiful moment.The legendary pacer of the 1950s and 60s had played only 48 Tests during his playing days over 16 years. "It amazes me how much more these boys play," the octogenarian said, trying to go back in time. When asked to compare his bowling days and whether he would have enjoyed the situation here, Hall thought for a minute. "I don’t like the fact that when batters can bat for 20 overs, why should ther...
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‘He’s like Kapil Dev’: Stephen Fleming praises India all-rounder for improving his bowling skills | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand skipper and Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has praised Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube for his dedication to improving his bowling skills during the 2024 Indian Premier League season. Dube, who is part of India's T20 World Cup squad, could play a crucial role with the ball if needed.T20 World Cup ScheduleDube bowled consistently in the home series against Afghanistan but only managed a solitary over during the IPL season.However, Dube's bowling came into focus again when he delivered three overs in the recent warm-up match against Bangladesh. His style of bowling could be advantageous on the low and slow tracks expected in the Caribbean.Fleming discussed Dube's progress and the impact of the IPL's impact player rule on his development as a bo...
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