Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev

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Kapil Dev is a former Indian cricketer and captain, renowned for leading India to its first Cricket World Cup victory in 1983. A legendary all-rounder, he was known for his exceptional bowling skills and powerful batting, making him one of the greatest players in the history of cricket. After retiring from international cricket, Kapil has remained a prominent figure in the sport, often providing insights and commentary on the game. Recently, he has voiced concerns over the increasing number of injuries among Indian cricketers and emphasized the importance of team performance over individual player issues.

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Richard Marles expressed excitement about meeting Kapil Dev, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain.

'Virat Kohli is a huge name in Australia right now': Deputy PM Richard Marles after RCB's second consecutive IPL title
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-01
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Kapil Dev is a legendary cricketer who led India to its historic 1983 Cricket World Cup victory.

Kapil Dev Success Quote: Success quote of the day by Kapil Dev - 'If you want to do something, achieve something, you can't be thinking all the time of what you don't have'
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-05-30
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Kapil Dev is an Indian cricket icon who led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983.

Die indische Cricketliga ist die zweitlukrativste Sportliga der Welt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-29
9.0

Kapil Dev, along with other former international cricket captains, demanded better prison treatment for Imran Khan.

Pims says Imran’s vision has improved ‘remarkably’ as he undergoes another checkup - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2026-03-03
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Kapil Dev is celebrated as the captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team and is a hero for many cricketers in India.

Inspired by Kapil Dev, how a Chandigarh coach quietly produced two world-class all-rounders | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-28
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Kapil Dev has weighed in on the debate surrounding the role of a head coach in modern-day cricket.

'Gautam Gambhir is not a coach': Kapil Dev drops bombshell | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-19
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Kapil Dev led the Indian men's cricket team to their first World Cup victory in 1983.

'Not on the same level with 1983': Sunil Gavaskar’s bold take on India women’s World Cup win | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-05
8.0

Kapil Dev is recognized as the architect of India's 1983 World Cup triumph.

Ravi Shastri names India's five greatest ODI cricketers: Virat Kohli tops list, Jasprit Bumrah misses out | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-24
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Kapil Dev, president of the Professional Golf Tour of India, called the tournament a landmark moment for Indian golf.

Monuments and monkeys: India’s ‘special’ golf course
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-19
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Kapil Dev's team winning the 1983 Prudential Cup is seen as a pivotal moment in Indian cricket history.

Can India team clinch its maiden Women's world cup?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-02
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Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev stated that politics should not enter the game.

بھارتی کرکٹ بورڈ کے سربراہ راجیو شکلا نے محسن نقوی سے ٹرافی مانگ لی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-30
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Kapil Dev expressed discontent with mixing cricket and military symbolism.

Pakistan, India trade barbs after Asia Cup trophy debacle - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-30
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Kapil Dev is remembered for his iconic 175 in the 1983 World Cup, which Andy Pycroft participated in.

More twists and turns in handshake row! Match referee Andy Pycroft unlikely for Pakistan vs UAE | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-17
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Lamb expressed his admiration for Kapil Dev's playing style and their time together at Northampton.

'I made your name': Ex-England cricketer on Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-29
8.0

Kapil Dev led the Indian cricket team to victory in the 1983 World Cup, marking a historic achievement for the nation.

On This Day: In 1983, Kapil Dev's devils stunned the mighty West Indies to win the World Cup | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-25
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Bumrah has equaled Kapil Dev’s record of 12 five-wicket hauls in away Tests.

'Tell Jasprit Bumrah to play all 5 Tests': Sunil Gavaskar requests pacer's wife Sanjana Ganesan, gets a cheeky reply | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-23
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Kapil Dev is a legendary Indian bowler who claimed 11 five-wicket hauls in SENA regions.

IND vs ENG: Boom Boom Bumrah! Five-star Jasprit Bumrah joins Kapil Dev at the top | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-22
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Kapil Dev is confident of Gill-led India beating England and coming out with flying colours.

India tour of England: 'Achha aur talented baccha hai' - Kapil Dev confident Shubman Gill will return with the trophy | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-18
9.0

Kapil Dev remarked that if Virat Kohli continues to play like this for three more years, he would call him the best batsman he has ever seen.

টেস্টের হৃদয়ে বিরাট শূন্যতা | প্রথম আলো
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-05-12
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Kapil Dev acknowledged the teenager’s promising skills and emphasized the need for patience in his development.

'Itne to Virat Kohli ke paas bhi nahi honge': Vaibhav Suryavanshi hilariously trolled by teammate - WATCH | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-02
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Kapil Dev has made his preference clear, backing Hardik Pandya to lead India in white-ball formats.

Not Rohit Sharma, not Suryakumar Yadav! Kapil Dev reveals who should captain Team India | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-04-06
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Kapil Dev, an Indian cricket legend, upstaged Luxon during the game.

PM in India: Christopher Luxon sledges ex-Black Cap Ross Taylor in street cricket game
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
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Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing debate over cricketers’ families travelling during extended tours.

'You need family, but ...': Kapil Dev weighs in on BCCI's family travel curbs during cricket tours | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-03-18
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