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Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli: Decoding The Three Masters Of Indian Cricket | Cricket News
17Nov By adminNo Comments
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Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli: Decoding The Three Masters Of Indian Cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket has been served by numerous greats over the years but only a few come close to the stature of legends Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Kapil Dev's captaincy defined a new era, Sachin Tendulkar's batting prowess is unmatched and Virat Kohli's exploits with the bat as well as his aggressive captaincy style brought a renewed vigour to the Indian team. Together, their contributions over the years have elevated Indian cricket to another level. Although the trio represent different eras of Indian cricket, we take a look at the various facets of the three Indian superstars.Kapil DevKapil Dev is considered to be one of the greatest captains in the history of Indian cricket. The all-rounder's impact on Indian cricket is massive. By leading India to glory in the 1...
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1983-2011-2023: How Indian Bowlers Have Fared Up In Cricket World Cups | Cricket News
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1983-2011-2023: How Indian Bowlers Have Fared Up In Cricket World Cups | Cricket News

[ad_1] The 1983, 2011 and 2023 ICC ODI World Cup editions saw the prowess of bowlers play an instrumental role in shaping Team India's success on the grandest stage of international cricket. The 1983 World Cup marked a historic milestone for Indian cricket, as the team, led by the charismatic Kapil Dev, triumphed against the mighty West Indies in the final at Lord's. In the famed moment, India's bowlers exhibited exceptional resilience to fend off the underdogs' tag and get the better of the Caribbean side, the dominant cricketing team in the world at that time.The likes of Mohinder Amarnath, who played a pivotal all-round role and earned the 'Player of the Match' in the final and Madan Lal, with his breakthroughs, showcased the mettle of the Indian bowling attack. The strategic approach...
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3 Wins And 4 Losses – India’s Performance In Cricket World Cup Semifinals Over The Years | Cricket News
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3 Wins And 4 Losses – India’s Performance In Cricket World Cup Semifinals Over The Years | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma-led India are set to take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday. It will be an eighth appearance for the Indian team in final-4 of the tournament. India have made it to the semi-final of the mega event for the third consecutive time. Out of the seven semi-finals that India have already played in the Cricket World Cup, they have managed to win only three. Here is the look at India's performance in the semi-final matches of the tournament -1983:This was the first time across three editions of Cricket World Cup that India managed to get past the group stage and they didn't disappoint. Led by Kapil Dev, India defeated England by 6 wickets while chasing a target of 214 runs in the semi-final of the edition...
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Tunbridge Wells And Wankhede: When Cummins’ Lieutenants Remained ‘Fixated’ Like Kapil’s Devils | Cricket News
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Tunbridge Wells And Wankhede: When Cummins’ Lieutenants Remained ‘Fixated’ Like Kapil’s Devils | Cricket News

[ad_1] It was a cold morning in Tunbridge Wells back then in 1983 and after 40 years, the warm evening at the Wankhede carried the same vibes. It was Kapil Dev back then and it was Glenn Maxwell now. It was 17 for 5 against an unheralded Zimbabwe team full of professionals playing league cricket in England back then and on Tuesday night, it was 91 for 7 against an Afghanistan attack full of T20 league freelancers across the globe. The similarities don't end there.On June 25, 1983, team manager PR Man Singh didn't allow Krishnamachari Srikkanth to take a leak as Kapil bulldozed the Peter Rawsons and Kevin Currans. Everyone was told to stay put where they are till Kapil was batting.Superstitions and cricket have had a long standing relationship and when Maxwell was on a carnage, the Austra...
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“Exactly What Kapil Dev Used To Do…”: Sunil Gavaskar’s Sensational Take On Mohammed Shami | Cricket News
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“Exactly What Kapil Dev Used To Do…”: Sunil Gavaskar’s Sensational Take On Mohammed Shami | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Shami in action for the Indian cricket team in Cricket World Cup 2023© AFPMohammed Shami has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 and the Indian cricket team fast bowler was instrumental in his team's 100-run victory over defending champions England in Lucknow on Sunday. Shami took four wickets to break the English resistance after India posted a modest total of 229 on a pitch that had a lot of help for pacers. Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar was all praise for Shami as he pointed out that he is extremely clear about the kind of deliveries that he wants to bowl in specific situations and even namedropped World Cup winning all-rounder Kapil Dev."There is a lot of hard work there. When he goes back home, he has got several pitche...
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Shatters Kapil Dev’s 1983 World Cup Record With Huge Ton Against Afghanistan | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Shatters Kapil Dev’s 1983 World Cup Record With Huge Ton Against Afghanistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma added another humongous milestone to his already illustrious career with a scintillating century against Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. The veteran batter looked in tremendous touch as he dominated the Afghanistan bowlers and was able to complete his ton in just 63 deliveries. It was the fastest century by an Indian batter in Cricket World Cup history and he broke the record belonging to legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev who slammed a 72-ball century against Zimbabwe in a 1983 World game that is etched in history books...
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On Kapil Dev’s Viral ‘Kidnapping’ Video, Gautam Gambhir Lifts The Lid | Cricket News
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On Kapil Dev’s Viral ‘Kidnapping’ Video, Gautam Gambhir Lifts The Lid | Cricket News

[ad_1] After a recent video of India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev being handcuffed emerged on social media, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir had raised concerns over the well being of the latter. In the video, Dev was being forcibly led into a room by two unidentified men. Netizens, including Gambhir, questioned the nature of this video as to whether it is a genuine footage or could it be an elaborate advertising stunt? However, Gambhir took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to reveal the context behind the video."Anyone else received this clip, too? Hope it's not actually @therealkapildev and that Kapil Paaji is fine!," Gambhir had posted on X.Anyone else received this clip, too? Hope it's not actually @therealkapildev and that Kapil Paaji is fine! pic.twitter.com/Ks...
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“Fenkon Toh Aise Fenko…”: Indian Cricket Stars Doff Hat To Neeraj Chopra | Athletics News
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“Fenkon Toh Aise Fenko…”: Indian Cricket Stars Doff Hat To Neeraj Chopra | Athletics News

[ad_1] File image of Neeraj Chopra© TwitterNeeraj Chopra stunned the entire country with the gold medal in the javelin throw event of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Sunday. The 25-year-old became the first Indian to clinch a gold medal in the prestigious tournament. Neeraj recorded a distance of 88.17m and 87.73m and defeated Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who finished at the second place. Wishes have been pouring in from all over the country and the Indian cricket fraternity also did not shy away from congratulating Neeraj.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), former India opener Virender Sehwag wrote, "Fenkon toh aise fenko ki chaar log bole Kya fekta hai yaar.88.17 mtrdoor Bhaala phenkaand a World Athletics Championship Gold for our Champion #NeerajChopra. The mega run continue...
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“Entire Team Will Suffer…”: Kapil Dev Warns Team India Over Injured Stars’ Participation Without Game-time | Cricket News
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“Entire Team Will Suffer…”: Kapil Dev Warns Team India Over Injured Stars’ Participation Without Game-time | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India captain Kapil Dev has backed the selections of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer.© AFPFormer India captain Kapil Dev has backed the selections of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming Asia Cup. Both Rahul and Iyer have been out of action due to their respective injuries. Iyer suffered a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year and has been out of action since then. Rahul, on the other hand, has been on the sidelines since picking up and injury during IPL 2023. While Iyer has fully recovered from his injury, Rahul has picked a niggle, but could be back to full fitness before India's second game in the Asia Cup.Dev emphasised the need to test every player before the World Cup, adding that the Asia Cup is the perfect platform to test the fitness of a ...
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How Many Domestic Matches Have Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Played? Asks Unimpressed Kapil Dev | Cricket News
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How Many Domestic Matches Have Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Played? Asks Unimpressed Kapil Dev | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma© BCCI/SportzpicsA firm believer in the powers of domestic cricket, India legend Kapil Dev isn't happy seeing senior Indian players not grinding in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and other local tournaments. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, etc. have all seen their forms being questioned over different intervals of time. Kapil is of the opinion that all top players must play a reasonable amount of domestic cricket, as such a step doesn't just their form but also boosts their team's chances of doing well."Domestic cricket is most important. How many domestic matches has Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma or any of the other top players played in recent times? I think the top players must play a decent amount of domestic ma...
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