Kapil Dev

1983 World Cup Win Anniversary: Relive Kapil Dev-led Indian team's historic victory at Lord's (In Pics)

39 years ago on this day, India won their first cricket World Cup against all odds beating the West Indies in the final by 43 runs at Lord's. The win shocked the world after the Kapil Dev-led side became world champions for the very first time after disappointing outings in 1975 and 1979. Below we bring you some glimpse of the Indian team's journey to the 1983 World Cup trophy.

Jun 25, 2022, 16:29 PM IST

This day, that year: Kapil Dev’s Team India became World Cup champions for first time in 1983

India was in the ‘Giant Killer’ mode heading into the final, with one final kill left to grab the trophy. West Indies were heading into the finals as favourites, having won the previous two world cups in 1975 and 1979.

Jun 25, 2022, 09:59 AM IST

Legends Kapil Dev and Anju Bobby George bump into each other on a flight; pic goes viral

While Kapil Dev led the India team to its maiden World Cup in 1983 defeating the West Indies at Lord's, retired long jumper Anju Bobby George made history when she won bronze at the 2003 World Championships in Paris.

Jun 19, 2022, 14:14 PM IST

On this day, June 18: Kapil Dev slams unbeaten 175 vs Zimbabwe in 1983 World Cup that changed cricket forever

Kapil finished with an unbeaten 175 and India with 266/8. Kapil had slammed 6 sixes and 16 fours in his innings that came off 138 balls. India eventually won the match by 38 runs to progress to the next round at the 1983 World Cup.

Jun 18, 2022, 13:26 PM IST

Kapil Dev SLAMS Sanju Samson for THIS reason

With players like Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan and veteran Dinesh Karthik available, it will be an interesting affair who gets to play in the T20 World Cup 2022.

Jun 15, 2022, 20:29 PM IST

Players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and K.L Rahul need to...: Kapil Dev makes BIG statement

Kapil Dev said that the Indian team needs to change its approach in T20Is. The former India captain made the statement ahead of the upcoming India vs South Africa series.

Jun 06, 2022, 19:04 PM IST

'If you can become even 50 percent like your father…', Kapil Dev makes BIG statement on Arjun Tendulkar

MI bowling coach Shane Bond opined that the left-arm bowler Arjun Tendulkar, needs to work his skills a bit more.

Jun 04, 2022, 16:37 PM IST

Kapil Dev rubbishes reports of joining politics, says THIS about 'false news'

There were reports that the legendary all-rounder will be joining Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). A photo of Kapil and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal went viral on social media.

May 23, 2022, 11:16 AM IST

'83: Cricket legend Kapil Dev shares Richard Hadlee's message after latter praises film

Kapil Dev said he was glad that former cricketer Richard Hadlee enjoyed the Ranveer Singh-starrer '83 based on India's historic win at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Mar 25, 2022, 14:52 PM IST

IND vs SL: Rishabh Pant surpasses Kapil Dev to score the fastest 50 by an Indian in Test cricket

Rishabh Pant entered history books when he smashed a fifty in the second innings of the second Test versus Sri Lanka being played in Bengaluru.

Mar 13, 2022, 18:22 PM IST

India vs SL: R Ashwin REVEALS what he used to do to become next Kapil Dev

Playing in his 85th match, the 35-year-old Ashwin went past the legendary Kapil's 434 Test scalps to become India's second most successful bowler in the longest format on Sunday.

Mar 08, 2022, 17:09 PM IST

Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja set the record for scoring most runs while picking up 9 wickets in a Test. Jadeja scored 175 runs and then picked up 9/87 to break the record of Bangladesh's Shakib al Hasan. Shakib scored 143 runs and scalped 10/124 against Zimbabwe in 2014 Test. (Photo: ANI)

Ravindra Jadeja's all-round show to Ravichandran Ashwin's record: TOP stats from India vs SL 1st Test, in pics

Team India completed a massive innings and 222 runs win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Mohali on Sunday (March 6). The comprehensive win was set by Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin's record-breaking show. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at TOP stats from the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test.

Mar 07, 2022, 10:23 AM IST