On golden jubilee of 1971 win, check India's greatest Test series triumphs
On August 24, 1971, India created history by recording their first-ever Test series win on English soil. The Ajit Wadekar-led side defeated England by four wickets in the third Test at The Oval to clinch the three-match series 1-0. On the 50th anniversary of the 1971 victory, we take a look at India's great Test series wins on foreign soil.
Aug 24, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi tells Kapil Dev: You are constant source of inspiration for all sports lovers
The Indian Tokyo Olympics contingent had on Monday gone to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the official residence of PM Narendra Modi to have breakfast with him.
Aug 19, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
India vs England 2nd Test Stats: All records made and broken – In pics
India put on a scintillating show on the final day of the second Test at the Lord's Cricket Ground against England on Monday to register a 151-run win.
Aug 17, 2021, 20:29 PM IST
India at 75: From 1983 World Cup win to Abhinav Bindra's Olympics gold - India's greatest sporting achievements, Part One
India will celebrate their 75th Independence Day on Sunday (August 15) and over the years the nation has seen some landmark sporting moments. In this three-part Photo Gallery, Zee News English takes a looks at 15 of India's greatest sporting achievements. In part one of our series, we take a look at great triumphs like 1983 World Cup and Abhinav Bindra's gold medal at 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Aug 13, 2021, 14:18 PM IST
Kapil Dev back THIS man in Ravi Shastri vs Rahul Dravid coach debate
Team India head coach Ravi Shastri's contract will come to an end after the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE in October.
Jul 05, 2021, 11:18 AM IST
India legend Kapil Dev criticises current generation of bowlers, says THIS
Kapil Dev, who was the top wicket-taker in Test cricket at one point in time, said he would not shy away from bowling at least 10 overs to even the No. 10 batsmen since they believed it would help build muscles.
Jul 01, 2021, 18:08 PM IST
On this day: Kapil Dev’s Team India became World Champions for the first time in 1983
India stunned two-time defending champions West Indies at the famous final at Lord’s to script a new era in Indian cricket. It took another 28 years for India to repeat World Cup glory, this time led by MS Dhoni against Sri Lanka in 2011 in front of the Indian crowd at Wankhede.
Jun 25, 2021, 09:35 AM IST
Today’s Trivia: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar played ‘International Cricket’ for Pakistan before making his India debut
Tendulkar also nearly took the catch of Kapil Dev in the match.
May 30, 2021, 09:59 AM IST
WTC Final: India legend Kapil Dev warns Rishabh Pant, advises him not to do THIS in England
Pant is known for his aggressive batting style and he likes to take the attack to the opposition.
May 26, 2021, 18:19 PM IST
Angry Kapil Dev 'mankad' South Africa's Peter Kirsten, engages in ugly spat - WATCH
This incident took place during the second ODI between India and hosts South Africa in 1992, which saw the Proteas complete the contest with a six-wicket win.
May 21, 2021, 15:22 PM IST
Selection controversies: When Kapil Dev blamed Sunil Gavaskar for getting dropped for Kolkata Test against England
Former India star all-rounder and match-winner Kapil Dev was axed from the side for the Test and the decision was hard to digest for many as he was in his prime form at that time.
May 16, 2021, 11:32 AM IST
ODI Cricketer of decade: Virat Kohli wins HUGE honour, Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev also awarded
The 32-year-old Virat Kohli, who made his ODI debut in August 2008 against Sri Lanka, is among the finest batsmen of all time, and has amassed a staggering 12,169 runs from 254 ODIs.
Apr 15, 2021, 13:06 PM IST
World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Kapil Dev, 62, took the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday at the Fortis Hospital Heart Institute under the supervision of his cardiologist Dr. Atul Mathur, Director of Cardiology.
Mar 03, 2021, 17:58 PM IST
In Pics: India's leading bowlers at home, Kumble & Ashwin lead the way
Indian off-spinner R Ashwin completed 400 wickets in just his 77th Test joining Richard Hadlee and Dale Steyn in reaching this mark in second quickest time. Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh claimed that Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh would have picked up 1000 and 800 wickets respectively if they bowled spin-friendly tracks like the one at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. We take a look at India's leading wickettakers when it comes to Test matches at home.
Feb 26, 2021, 14:20 PM IST
India vs England 3rd Test: Ishant Sharma set for landmark 100th match in Motera
Ishant Sharma’s current record stands at 302 wickets in 99 Tests at an average of 32.22 with 11 five-wicket hauls and 1 ten-wicket haul. His stats are even more impressive if you look at his average which is 22.91 or since 2018 when it dips to 19.34.
Feb 22, 2021, 16:34 PM IST
India vs England 1st Test: Ishant Sharma becomes THIRD Indian pacer to achieve this feat
His haul includes 11 five-wicket hauls and 1 ten-wicket haul and he is now third-fastest to this landmark behind Ravichandran Ashwin and Zaheer Khan. Former India left-arm paceman Zaheer Khan had 311 Test wickets in 92 Tests while the legendary Kapil Dev ended up with 434 Test scalps in 131 Tests.
Feb 08, 2021, 13:28 PM IST
'Team India's greatest all-rounder' Kapil Dev celebrates 62nd birthday, wishes pour in
India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev celebrated his 62nd birthday on Wednesday. On the occasion, several former and current cricketers sent their heart-warming wishes to the former cricketer.
Jan 06, 2021, 14:30 PM IST
Spot Shah Rukh Khan in this old pic with Kapil Dev and others. Can you?
The photo also features actor Deepak Tijori and has been shared widely on social media by fan clubs.
Dec 16, 2020, 08:52 AM IST
Know why Kapil Dev was initially hesitant on making '83'
"I was a little scared. I thought he is an actor. You are copying somebody of sports and athleticism. Does he have that much?" Kapil Dev told actress Neha Dhupia in a podcast of "JioSaavn #NoFilterNeha".
Nov 21, 2020, 09:55 AM IST
I'm healthy, heart working good, says Kapil Dev days after undergoing angioplasty
Earlier this week, Dev also posted a video of him playing golf with his friends after more than 20 days of the surgery.
Nov 13, 2020, 17:09 PM IST
