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  • From captain’s catches to unlikely heroes – India's Women's World Cup triumph and the parallels with 1983

    It was 1983 that gave Indian men’s cricket a real voice on the world stage, and there’s little doubt that 2025 will be a similar watershed moment for the women.

  • 6 Indian athletes who were honoured by armed forces and received military ranks

    6 Indian athletes who were honoured by armed forces and received military ranks

    There have been many athletes who have achieved greatness on the field but also shown patriotism.

  • 'Can’t see even 1 percent of talent...': Kapil Dev rips apart PAK cricket with brutal assessment

    'Can’t see even 1 percent of talent...': Kapil Dev rips apart PAK cricket with brutal assessment

    The action on the field between India and Pakistan was mostly one-sided barring the rare glimpses of an actual fight, particularly in the final which the Men In Blue won by five wickets.

  • Kapil Dev on fantasy clash: 1983 World Cup winners vs India’s 2025 Asia Cup champions

    Kapil Dev on fantasy clash: 1983 World Cup winners vs India’s 2025 Asia Cup champions

    Kapil Dev's ability to think clearly helped him lead India to an unexpected victory over the West Indies in 1983.

  • 'Stick to sports': Kapil Dev slams political interference in India-Pakistan Asia Cup matches

    'Stick to sports': Kapil Dev slams political interference in India-Pakistan Asia Cup matches

    Former India cricketer Kapil Dev slams political interference in India-Pakistan Asia Cup matches.

  • 'Personal choice to shake hands or hug': Kapil Dev advices Pakistan to 'focus on cricket’

    'Personal choice to shake hands or hug': Kapil Dev advices Pakistan to 'focus on cricket’

    As per Kapil, handshakes are only conventional in cricket and are not governed by law, therefore the Indian team had complete discretion over whether or not to extend the gesture.

  • Kapil Dev on high voltage IND-PAK clash at Asia Cup: 'Government will do its job, players should do theirs'

    Kapil Dev on high voltage IND-PAK clash at Asia Cup: 'Government will do its job, players should do theirs'

    Since the Asia Cup 2025 schedule was revealed, there has been a constant discussion on whether India and Pakistan should play cricket together, especially considering the tense political ties in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.

  • Yograj Singh drags Kapil Dev, Bishan Bedi in Dhoni's Hookah controversy, accuse them of treating players like 's**t'

    Yograj Singh drags Kapil Dev, Bishan Bedi in Dhoni's Hookah controversy, accuse them of treating players like 's**t'

    Yograj called out Kapil Dev and Bishan Singh Bedi, accusing all three of “destroying” the careers of players.

  • 'Stray dogs are most beautiful creatures, don't...': Kapil Dev 'requests' amid uproar against Supreme Court's order

    'Stray dogs are most beautiful creatures, don't...': Kapil Dev 'requests' amid uproar against Supreme Court's order

    The Supreme Court on Thursday noted that the "whole problem" of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR was a result of the "inaction" of local authorities.

  • Jasprit Bumrah zooms past Kapil Dev in elite Indian bowlers list with wicket of Ben Stokes

    Jasprit Bumrah zooms past Kapil Dev in elite Indian bowlers list with wicket of Ben Stokes

    Kapil Dev took 43 wickets with a best figure of 5/125 in 13 matches in played in England for India. Bumrah now is on 44 with the wicket of Ben Stokes.

  • ‘Does this also happen?’: Kapil Dev on Pataudi Trophy being renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

    ‘Does this also happen?’: Kapil Dev on Pataudi Trophy being renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

    Established in 2007 as the award for the victor of the Test series in England, the Pataudi Trophy bears the name of the renowned Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi.

  • 18 June, 1983: The day India’s World Cup dream found wings

    18 June, 1983: The day India’s World Cup dream found wings

    What followed the World Cup triumph was a media revolution that has now made cricket in India a kind of secular religion. And all of this started with one special effort from the skipper, Kapil Dev on this day 43 years ago at Tunbridge Wells against Zimbabwe.

  • MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar: Top Indian cricketers who hold Indian Military ranks

    MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar: Top Indian cricketers who hold Indian Military ranks

    In the Territorial Army, the renowned Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev was also honored with the title of Lieutenant Colonel.

  • Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly: Out of India's 7 ICC titles, which captain has won what?

    Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly: Out of India's 7 ICC titles, which captain has won what?

    When Rohit Sharma led his team to the final of all four major ICC competitions, he became the first captain in international cricket history to do so.

  • Wanted to put a bullet through Kapil Dev's head: Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh

    Wanted to put a bullet through Kapil Dev's head: Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh

    Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh also made scathing remarks about the late Bishan Singh Bedi.

  • 'We will meet when you get better': Kapil Dev tells an emotional Vinod Kambli

    'We will meet when you get better': Kapil Dev tells an emotional Vinod Kambli

    On Wednesday, Kambli moved out of the hospital appearing physically frail but high in spirits, and posed for photographs with the hospital staff, besides playing a short game of cricket.

  • Sachin Tendulkar FaceTimes, Kapil Dev calls on WhatsApp: Ashwin dedicates special 'heart attack' post to India legends

    Sachin Tendulkar FaceTimes, Kapil Dev calls on WhatsApp: Ashwin dedicates special 'heart attack' post to India legends

    Ravichandran Ashwin has shared the dressing room with batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar previously while donning the Indian jersey.

  • IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah overtakes Kapil Dev as most successful Indian pacer on Australian soil

    IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah overtakes Kapil Dev as most successful Indian pacer on Australian soil

    IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah becomes most successful Indian pacer on Australian soil after surpassing Kapil Dev.

  • IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah shatters Kapil Dev's big Asian record after one-man show in Gabba

    IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah shatters Kapil Dev's big Asian record after one-man show in Gabba

    Jasprit Bumrah is leading the bowling charts at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and has scalped 18 wickets so far, which feature two five-wicket hauls.

  • 'I am concerned': Kapil Dev assures help to Vinod Kambli, wishes 'closest friends to encourage him to go back to rehab'

    'I am concerned': Kapil Dev assures help to Vinod Kambli, wishes 'closest friends to encourage him to go back to rehab'

    Kapil Dev, one of India's greatest cricketers, addressed the situation about Vinod Kambli's health.

  • 'Kapil Dev can't be bigger than anyone else': India legend weighs-in on ICC Champions Trophy row

    'Kapil Dev can't be bigger than anyone else': India legend weighs-in on ICC Champions Trophy row

    As the two boards (BCCI and PCB) stand at loggerheads, India's first World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev was asked to weigh-in at the subject.

  • Kapil Dev, Badshah add star power as Golden Eagles Golf Championship concludes its 8th edition

    Kapil Dev, Badshah add star power as Golden Eagles Golf Championship concludes its 8th edition

    Kapil Dev, Badshah add star power as the prestigious Vishwa Samudra Golden Eagles Golf Championship concluded its much-awaited 8th edition at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Gurgaon on 17th November 2024.

  • Kapil Dev on Gautam Gambhir's early setbacks as India coach: 'Kya aap ek saal mein expert ban jayenge?' | Exclusive

    Kapil Dev on Gautam Gambhir's early setbacks as India coach: 'Kya aap ek saal mein expert ban jayenge?' | Exclusive

    The Rohit Sharma-led unit faced a shocking 3-0 loss against New Zealand in home conditions, and they now face a more difficult challenge, which is a five-match Test series against Australia in Down Under.

  • Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj lashes at MS Dhoni, drags Kapil Dev's name in latest rant - Watch

    Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj lashes at MS Dhoni, drags Kapil Dev's name in latest rant - Watch

    If we look into the past Yograj Singh's animosity towards MS Dhoni has been long running, using social media and interviews as tools to express his grievances against the former Indian captain.

  • '1,000 times better than...': Kapil Dev praises Jasprit Bumrah and Indian cricket team as 'outstanding'

    '1,000 times better than...': Kapil Dev praises Jasprit Bumrah and Indian cricket team as 'outstanding'

    Jasprit Bumrah, considered the best pacer in international cricket, has 159 wickets in 26 Tests, 149 in 89 ODIs, and 85 in 68 T20Is. Iconic former India all-rounder Kapil Dev praised Jasprit Bumrah saying he is a "1000 times better" bowler than what he was at his prime.

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