From Ravindra Jadeja to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the five Indian bowlers fastest to 300 Test wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh

From Ravindra Jadeja to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the five Indian bowlers fastest to 300 Test wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 300 Test wickets

Australian captain Pat Cummins has supported calls for proper medical care and continued family access for former Pakistan captain and ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan. He backed an appeal signed by 22 former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev.&nbsp;Imran Khan’s health has come under close attention in Pakistan in recent weeks, as his sons have been demanding proper medical treatment for the former cricketer and Prime Minister.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last week, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered that Khan be moved to Islamabad’s Shifa Hospital, however, he was taken to the state-run PIMS hospital for a check-up before being sent back to prison.&nbsp;Khan’s sisters and sons have alleged that the court’s order was not followed and have called for him to be examined by his personal doctor.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/takes-me-back-to-era-of-sangakkara-jayawardene-former-india-player-hails-sl-batter-dinusha-1787917782203">'Takes me back to era of Sangakkara, Jayawardene': Former India player hails SL batter Dinusha</a>&nbsp;Twenty-two former international captains also wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their request for proper medical treatment for the former ODI World Cup-winning captain. The letter followed an earlier appeal signed by 14 former captains in Feb, which they said received no response from the Pakistan government.&nbsp;Cummins later reposted a video by The Grade Cricketer featuring former Australia captain Greg Chappell discussing Khan’s situation. The Australian captain said he supported the ap`peal and hoped the court-ordered medical assessment would take place, family visits would continue and Khan would be treated with dignity.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/neeraj-chopra-qualifies-for-diamond-league-final-2026-set-to-face-sri-lanka-s-rumesh-pathirage-in-epic-clash-1787908552625">Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final 2026</a>&nbsp;“Adding my support here to GC and the other former international captains. I hope the court-ordered medical assessment be allowed to run its course, and that family visits continue. I hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves,” Cummins said.&nbsp;The letter to Shehbaz Sharif was signed by Michael Atherton, Alex Blackwell, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Alastair Cook, Michael Gatting, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Lee Germon, Adam Gilchrist, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Clive Lloyd, Arjuna Ranatunga, Andrew Strauss, Dilip Vengsarkar, Steve Waugh and John Wright.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Pat Cummins has joined calls for dignified treatment of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan in jail, as the cricket community urges the Pakistan government to ensure he receives proper medical care.

Australian captain Pat Cummins has supported calls for proper medical care and continued family access for former Pakistan captain and ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan. He backed an appeal signed by 22 former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev. Imran Khan’s health has come under close attention in Pakistan in recent weeks, as his sons have been demanding proper medical treatment for the former cricketer and Prime Minister. Last week, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered that Khan be moved to Islamabad’s Shifa Hospital, however, he was taken to the state-run PIMS hospital for a check-up before being sent back to prison. Khan’s sisters and sons have alleged that the court’s order was not followed and have called for him to be examined by his personal doctor. Also Read - 'Takes me back to era of Sangakkara, Jayawardene': Former India player hails SL batter Dinusha Twenty-two former international captains also wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their request for proper medical treatment for the former ODI World Cup-winning captain. The letter followed an earlier appeal signed by 14 former captains in Feb, which they said received no response from the Pakistan government. Cummins later reposted a video by The Grade Cricketer featuring former Australia captain Greg Chappell discussing Khan’s situation. The Australian captain said he supported the ap`peal and hoped the court-ordered medical assessment would take place, family visits would continue and Khan would be treated with dignity. Also Read - Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final 2026 “Adding my support here to GC and the other former international captains. I hope the court-ordered medical assessment be allowed to run its course, and that family visits continue. I hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves,” Cummins said. The letter to Shehbaz Sharif was signed by Michael Atherton, Alex Blackwell, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Alastair Cook, Michael Gatting, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Lee Germon, Adam Gilchrist, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Clive Lloyd, Arjuna Ranatunga, Andrew Strauss, Dilip Vengsarkar, Steve Waugh and John Wright. With inputs from agencies

Pat Cummins has joined calls for dignified treatment of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan in jail, as the cricket community urges the Pakistan government to ensure he receives proper medical care.

'Treat him with dignity': Pat Cummins backs Gavaskar, Kapil Dev’s plea for Imran Khan’s medical treatment

India’s sporting story since Independence has been marked by determination, historic breakthroughs, remarkable comebacks and champions who have inspired millions. From hockey’s dominance in the early years to major achievements in cricket, athletics, badminton, wrestling, shooting, boxing, chess and other sports, India has steadily strengthened its presence on the global sporting stage.&nbsp;As India celebrates its 80th year of Independence, here is a look at some of the country’s biggest sporting milestones:<ul><li>1948 : India wins Olympic hockey gold: Independent India won its first Olympic medal as the men’s hockey team claimed gold at the London Games.</li><li>1951 : India wins Asian Games football gold: India became football champions at the first Asian Games, held in New Delhi.</li><li>1952 : KD Jadhav wins Olympic bronze: Jadhav became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal after securing bronze in wrestling at the Helsinki Games.</li><li>1956 : India reaches Olympic football semi-finals: India finished fourth at the Melbourne Olympics, which remains the country’s best Olympic football finish.</li><li>1956 : India wins Olympic hockey gold: India defeated Pakistan in the final in Melbourne to retain the hockey title.</li><li>1958 : Milkha Singh wins Commonwealth Games gold: Singh won the 440 yard race in Cardiff, becoming independent India’s first Commonwealth Games athletics gold medallist.</li><li>1958 : Lila Ram wins Commonwealth Games wrestling gold: Ram became the first Indian wrestler to win gold at the Commonwealth Games.</li><li>1958 : Milkha Singh wins two Asian Games golds: He topped the podium in the 200m and 400m events.</li><li>1960 : Milkha Singh finishes fourth in Olympic 400m: Singh narrowly missed a medal in Rome, finishing fourth in one of India’s finest Olympic athletics performances.</li><li>1962 : India wins Asian Games football gold: India defeated South Korea in the Jakarta final to claim its second Asian Games football title.</li><li>1964 : India wins Olympic hockey gold: India defeated Pakistan in the Tokyo final to secure another Olympic hockey title.</li><li>1966 : India wins Asian Games hockey gold: India claimed its first Asian Games hockey gold in Bangkok.</li><li>1971 : India wins Test series in West Indies and England: Under Ajit Wadekar, India recorded its first Test series victories in both countries in the same year.</li><li>1972 : India wins Olympic hockey bronze: India secured its 10th consecutive Olympic hockey medal with bronze at the Munich Games.</li><li>1975 : India wins Hockey World Cup: India defeated Pakistan in the final in Kuala Lumpur to claim its first and only Hockey World Cup title.</li><li>1980 : India wins eighth Olympic hockey gold: India extended its record by winning an eighth men’s hockey Olympic gold medal.</li><li>1983 : India wins maiden ODI World Cup: Kapil Dev’s team stunned defending champions West Indies at Lord’s to win India’s first ODI World Cup.</li><li>1984 : PT Usha finishes fourth at Olympics: Usha missed bronze in the 400m hurdles at Los Angeles by just 0.01 seconds.</li><li>1985 : Prakash Padukone wins All England title: Padukone became the first Indian to win the prestigious badminton championship.</li><li>1986 : PT Usha wins four Asian Games golds: Usha won four gold medals and one silver at the Seoul Asian Games.</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-indian-cricket-dismantled-poor-traveler-reputation-1786784382087">How India broke 'poor traveller' tag to become cricket rulers since independence</a><ul><li>1988 : Viswanathan Anand becomes India’s first chess Grandmaster: Anand achieved the feat at the age of 18.</li><li>1996 : Leander Paes wins Olympic bronze: Paes won the men’s singles bronze in Atlanta, giving India its first individual Olympic medal in 44 years.</li><li>1999 : Paes and Bhupathi win French Open: The Indian duo claimed their first Grand Slam men’s doubles title together.</li><li>1999 : Paes and Bhupathi win Wimbledon: The pair added the Wimbledon men’s doubles crown to their French Open success.</li><li>2000 : Karnam Malleswari wins Olympic bronze: Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.</li><li>2000 : Viswanathan Anand wins FIDE World Championship: Anand became the first Indian and first Asian to win the title.</li><li>2001 : Pullela Gopichand wins All England title: Gopichand became only the second Indian after Padukone to win the prestigious championship.</li><li>2002 : Anju Bobby George wins Asian Games gold: She claimed the women’s long jump title.</li><li>2002 : India wins women’s hockey gold at Commonwealth Games: India secured its first and only Commonwealth Games gold in women’s hockey.</li><li>2003 : Anju Bobby George wins World Championships bronze: She became the first Indian to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships.</li><li>2004 : Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore wins Olympic silver: Rathore won India’s first individual Olympic silver medal in double trap shooting.</li><li>2005 : Pankaj Advani completes billiards World Championship double: Advani became the first player to win both the points and time format world titles in the same year.</li><li>2006 : Samaresh Jung wins seven Commonwealth Games medals: Jung won five gold, one silver and one bronze in Melbourne and also received the inaugural David Dixon Award.</li><li>2007 : India wins inaugural T20 World Cup: MS Dhoni’s team defeated Pakistan in Johannesburg to win the first ICC World Twenty20 title.</li><li>2007 : Viswanathan Anand becomes undisputed World Champion: Anand went on to retain the world title in 2008, 2010 and 2012.</li><li>2008 : Abhinav Bindra wins Olympic gold: Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic champion.</li><li>2009 : Saina Nehwal wins Indonesia Open: She became the first Indian player, male or female, to win a BWF Super Series title.</li><li>2010 : Sushil Kumar wins World Wrestling Championships gold: He became the first Indian to win a World Wrestling Championships title.</li><li>2011 : India wins ODI World Cup: India lifted the trophy for the second time and became the first team to win the tournament on home soil.</li><li>2012 : Saina Nehwal wins Olympic bronze: She became India’s first Olympic badminton medallist.</li><li>2012 : Mary Kom wins Olympic bronze: Kom became India’s first woman boxer to win an Olympic medal.</li><li>2013 : Sachin Tendulkar reaches 100 international centuries: Tendulkar became the first player to score 100 international hundreds, a record that remains unmatched.</li><li>2013 : India wins Champions Trophy: MS Dhoni became the first captain to win all three major ICC limited overs titles.</li><li>2015 : Sania Mirza becomes world No. 1: Mirza became the first Indian woman to reach the top of the WTA women’s doubles rankings.</li><li>2015 : Sania Mirza wins Wimbledon: Mirza became the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam doubles title.</li><li>2016 : Sakshi Malik wins Olympic bronze: Malik became India’s first female Olympic wrestling medallist.</li><li>&nbsp;2016 : PV Sindhu wins Olympic silver: Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win an individual Olympic silver medal.</li><li>2018 : Neeraj Chopra wins Asian Games javelin gold: Chopra became the first Indian to win men’s javelin gold at the Asian Games.</li><li>2018 : Vinesh Phogat wins Asian Games wrestling gold: She became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games wrestling gold, claiming the 50kg freestyle title.</li><li>2019 : PV Sindhu wins World Championships gold: Sindhu became the first Indian badminton player to win a world singles title.</li><li>2021 : Neeraj Chopra wins Olympic javelin gold: Chopra delivered India’s first Olympic athletics gold and first ever track and field gold.</li><li>2022 : India wins maiden Thomas Cup: India defeated 14 time champions Indonesia to win the men’s badminton team world championship for the first time.</li><li>2023 : Satwik and Chirag win Asian Games gold: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won India’s first Asian Games badminton men’s doubles gold.</li><li>&nbsp;2023 : Neeraj Chopra wins World Championships gold: Chopra became India’s first world champion in athletics.</li><li>2024 : India wins T20 World Cup: India defeated South Africa in the final to claim its second men’s T20 World Cup title.</li><li>2024 : D. Gukesh becomes youngest World Chess Champion: At 18, Gukesh defeated Ding Liren 7.5 6.5 to become the youngest world champion in chess history.</li><li>2025 : India wins first Women’s ODI World Cup: India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to claim its maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title.</li><li>2025 : India wins Champions Trophy: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to become the first team to win the tournament three times.</li><li>2026 : India wins third men’s T20 World Cup: India became the most successful team in the tournament’s history and the first to successfully defend the title.</li><li>2026 : India wins first Commonwealth Games judo gold medals: Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh created history by winning India’s first ever Commonwealth Games judo gold medals in Glasgow.</li></ul>

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, here’s a look back at the sporting achievements that reflect the country’s remarkable journey and progress.

India’s sporting story since Independence has been marked by determination, historic breakthroughs, remarkable comebacks and champions who have inspired millions. From hockey’s dominance in the early years to major achievements in cricket, athletics, badminton, wrestling, shooting, boxing, chess and other sports, India has steadily strengthened its presence on the global sporting stage. As India celebrates its 80th year of Independence, here is a look at some of the country’s biggest sporting milestones: 1948 : India wins Olympic hockey gold: Independent India won its first Olympic medal as the men’s hockey team claimed gold at the London Games. 1951 : India wins Asian Games football gold: India became football champions at the first Asian Games, held in New Delhi. 1952 : KD Jadhav wins Olympic bronze: Jadhav became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal after securing bronze in wrestling at the Helsinki Games. 1956 : India reaches Olympic football semi-finals: India finished fourth at the Melbourne Olympics, which remains the country’s best Olympic football finish. 1956 : India wins Olympic hockey gold: India defeated Pakistan in the final in Melbourne to retain the hockey title. 1958 : Milkha Singh wins Commonwealth Games gold: Singh won the 440 yard race in Cardiff, becoming independent India’s first Commonwealth Games athletics gold medallist. 1958 : Lila Ram wins Commonwealth Games wrestling gold: Ram became the first Indian wrestler to win gold at the Commonwealth Games. 1958 : Milkha Singh wins two Asian Games golds: He topped the podium in the 200m and 400m events. 1960 : Milkha Singh finishes fourth in Olympic 400m: Singh narrowly missed a medal in Rome, finishing fourth in one of India’s finest Olympic athletics performances. 1962 : India wins Asian Games football gold: India defeated South Korea in the Jakarta final to claim its second Asian Games football title. 1964 : India wins Olympic hockey gold: India defeated Pakistan in the Tokyo final to secure another Olympic hockey title. 1966 : India wins Asian Games hockey gold: India claimed its first Asian Games hockey gold in Bangkok. 1971 : India wins Test series in West Indies and England: Under Ajit Wadekar, India recorded its first Test series victories in both countries in the same year. 1972 : India wins Olympic hockey bronze: India secured its 10th consecutive Olympic hockey medal with bronze at the Munich Games. 1975 : India wins Hockey World Cup: India defeated Pakistan in the final in Kuala Lumpur to claim its first and only Hockey World Cup title. 1980 : India wins eighth Olympic hockey gold: India extended its record by winning an eighth men’s hockey Olympic gold medal. 1983 : India wins maiden ODI World Cup: Kapil Dev’s team stunned defending champions West Indies at Lord’s to win India’s first ODI World Cup. 1984 : PT Usha finishes fourth at Olympics: Usha missed bronze in the 400m hurdles at Los Angeles by just 0.01 seconds. 1985 : Prakash Padukone wins All England title: Padukone became the first Indian to win the prestigious badminton championship. 1986 : PT Usha wins four Asian Games golds: Usha won four gold medals and one silver at the Seoul Asian Games. Also Read - How India broke 'poor traveller' tag to become cricket rulers since independence 1988 : Viswanathan Anand becomes India’s first chess Grandmaster: Anand achieved the feat at the age of 18. 1996 : Leander Paes wins Olympic bronze: Paes won the men’s singles bronze in Atlanta, giving India its first individual Olympic medal in 44 years. 1999 : Paes and Bhupathi win French Open: The Indian duo claimed their first Grand Slam men’s doubles title together. 1999 : Paes and Bhupathi win Wimbledon: The pair added the Wimbledon men’s doubles crown to their French Open success. 2000 : Karnam Malleswari wins Olympic bronze: Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. 2000 : Viswanathan Anand wins FIDE World Championship: Anand became the first Indian and first Asian to win the title. 2001 : Pullela Gopichand wins All England title: Gopichand became only the second Indian after Padukone to win the prestigious championship. 2002 : Anju Bobby George wins Asian Games gold: She claimed the women’s long jump title. 2002 : India wins women’s hockey gold at Commonwealth Games: India secured its first and only Commonwealth Games gold in women’s hockey. 2003 : Anju Bobby George wins World Championships bronze: She became the first Indian to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. 2004 : Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore wins Olympic silver: Rathore won India’s first individual Olympic silver medal in double trap shooting. 2005 : Pankaj Advani completes billiards World Championship double: Advani became the first player to win both the points and time format world titles in the same year. 2006 : Samaresh Jung wins seven Commonwealth Games medals: Jung won five gold, one silver and one bronze in Melbourne and also received the inaugural David Dixon Award. 2007 : India wins inaugural T20 World Cup: MS Dhoni’s team defeated Pakistan in Johannesburg to win the first ICC World Twenty20 title. 2007 : Viswanathan Anand becomes undisputed World Champion: Anand went on to retain the world title in 2008, 2010 and 2012. 2008 : Abhinav Bindra wins Olympic gold: Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic champion. 2009 : Saina Nehwal wins Indonesia Open: She became the first Indian player, male or female, to win a BWF Super Series title. 2010 : Sushil Kumar wins World Wrestling Championships gold: He became the first Indian to win a World Wrestling Championships title. 2011 : India wins ODI World Cup: India lifted the trophy for the second time and became the first team to win the tournament on home soil. 2012 : Saina Nehwal wins Olympic bronze: She became India’s first Olympic badminton medallist. 2012 : Mary Kom wins Olympic bronze: Kom became India’s first woman boxer to win an Olympic medal. 2013 : Sachin Tendulkar reaches 100 international centuries: Tendulkar became the first player to score 100 international hundreds, a record that remains unmatched. 2013 : India wins Champions Trophy: MS Dhoni became the first captain to win all three major ICC limited overs titles. 2015 : Sania Mirza becomes world No. 1: Mirza became the first Indian woman to reach the top of the WTA women’s doubles rankings. 2015 : Sania Mirza wins Wimbledon: Mirza became the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam doubles title. 2016 : Sakshi Malik wins Olympic bronze: Malik became India’s first female Olympic wrestling medallist. 2016 : PV Sindhu wins Olympic silver: Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win an individual Olympic silver medal. 2018 : Neeraj Chopra wins Asian Games javelin gold: Chopra became the first Indian to win men’s javelin gold at the Asian Games. 2018 : Vinesh Phogat wins Asian Games wrestling gold: She became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games wrestling gold, claiming the 50kg freestyle title. 2019 : PV Sindhu wins World Championships gold: Sindhu became the first Indian badminton player to win a world singles title. 2021 : Neeraj Chopra wins Olympic javelin gold: Chopra delivered India’s first Olympic athletics gold and first ever track and field gold. 2022 : India wins maiden Thomas Cup: India defeated 14 time champions Indonesia to win the men’s badminton team world championship for the first time. 2023 : Satwik and Chirag win Asian Games gold: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won India’s first Asian Games badminton men’s doubles gold. 2023 : Neeraj Chopra wins World Championships gold: Chopra became India’s first world champion in athletics. 2024 : India wins T20 World Cup: India defeated South Africa in the final to claim its second men’s T20 World Cup title. 2024 : D. Gukesh becomes youngest World Chess Champion: At 18, Gukesh defeated Ding Liren 7.5 6.5 to become the youngest world champion in chess history. 2025 : India wins first Women’s ODI World Cup: India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to claim its maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title. 2025 : India wins Champions Trophy: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to become the first team to win the tournament three times. 2026 : India wins third men’s T20 World Cup: India became the most successful team in the tournament’s history and the first to successfully defend the title. 2026 : India wins first Commonwealth Games judo gold medals: Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh created history by winning India’s first ever Commonwealth Games judo gold medals in Glasgow.

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, here’s a look back at the sporting achievements that reflect the country’s remarkable journey and progress.

80 years, countless milestones: India’s sporting journey since 1947

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

Meet top 5 Indian pacers with most international wickets

From MS Dhoni to Suryakumar Yadav, here is a look at five captains to lead India in a World Cup final, men’s senior only. The honourable list also features the likes of Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma.

From MS Dhoni to Suryakumar Yadav, here is a look at five captains to lead India in a World Cup final, men’s senior only. The honourable list also features the likes of Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma.

From MS Dhoni to Suryakumar Yadav, 5 captains to lead India in a World Cup final (men’s senior only)

Former India captain Kapil Dev has backed Abhishek Sharma to feature in the T20 World Cup 2026 final despite having a lackluster form in the build-up. After beating England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, India are all set to face New Zealand in the summit clash with eyes on Abhishek Sharma’s form. The batter has been poor form throughout the tournament, including a hat-trick of ducks.<h2>Kapil backs Abhishek Sharma</h2>"Just believe in your team and the management should believe in the player. And Abhishek should believe in himself that 'I can perform and I will perform'. Still one game is there - the final," Kapil said on the sidelines of a golf event.&nbsp;"I didn't think that it would become this difficult. When India score 250-plus, it was a brilliant game. Yes, India won, congratulations to them, but in the end it was cricket's win. I enjoyed it a lot, not as a bowler though," the 1983 World Cup winner said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Abhishek had a series of ducks at the start of the T20 World Cup before resuming form in the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe. India will rely heavily on the services of Abhishek, who has been wanting to return to form. So far in the tournament, he has scored 89 runs in seven innings. He will be looking to return to form on Sunday in what will be a career-defining moment for the Indian opener.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>India eye glory in Ahmedabad</h2>On Sunday, India will take on New Zealand in what will be their fourth T20 World Cup final. India have won two titles and missed out once when they lost to Sri Lanka in the 2014 final. India will rely on the services of Sanju Samson, who has been in fine form in the last two innings. He scored an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies, followed by another match-winning knock of 89 runs against England.&nbsp;The T20 World Cup final will start at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, with the toss taking place at 6:30 p.m. IST.

Abhishek had a series of ducks at the start of the T20 World Cup before resuming form in the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe. India will rely heavily on the services of Abhishek, who has been wanting to return to form. So far in the tournament, he has scored 89 runs in seven innings. 

Former India captain Kapil Dev has backed Abhishek Sharma to feature in the T20 World Cup 2026 final despite having a lackluster form in the build-up. After beating England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, India are all set to face New Zealand in the summit clash with eyes on Abhishek Sharma’s form. The batter has been poor form throughout the tournament, including a hat-trick of ducks. Kapil backs Abhishek Sharma "Just believe in your team and the management should believe in the player. And Abhishek should believe in himself that 'I can perform and I will perform'. Still one game is there - the final," Kapil said on the sidelines of a golf event. "I didn't think that it would become this difficult. When India score 250-plus, it was a brilliant game. Yes, India won, congratulations to them, but in the end it was cricket's win. I enjoyed it a lot, not as a bowler though," the 1983 World Cup winner said. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Abhishek had a series of ducks at the start of the T20 World Cup before resuming form in the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe. India will rely heavily on the services of Abhishek, who has been wanting to return to form. So far in the tournament, he has scored 89 runs in seven innings. He will be looking to return to form on Sunday in what will be a career-defining moment for the Indian opener. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds India eye glory in Ahmedabad On Sunday, India will take on New Zealand in what will be their fourth T20 World Cup final. India have won two titles and missed out once when they lost to Sri Lanka in the 2014 final. India will rely on the services of Sanju Samson, who has been in fine form in the last two innings. He scored an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies, followed by another match-winning knock of 89 runs against England. The T20 World Cup final will start at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, with the toss taking place at 6:30 p.m. IST.

Abhishek had a series of ducks at the start of the T20 World Cup before resuming form in the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe. India will rely heavily on the services of Abhishek, who has been wanting to return to form. So far in the tournament, he has scored 89 runs in seven innings.&nbsp;

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Kapil Dev backs Abhishek Sharma for final, says 'he should believe in himself'

Former Pakistan captain and prime minister Imran Khan is currently in jail for over 180 cases against him and the reports of his deteriorating health are doing rounds. Amid those reports of Khan almost losing vision in his right eye, not allowed to meet his family and overall poor condition of prison where he's put in solitary confinement, he received the support for 14 former captains from various countries including India who had shared the field with him in cricketing days. Greg Chappell, the former Aussie captain and one of 14 to sign a letter in support of Khan, has now revealed what prompted the act.<h2>Why 14 former captains sent a letter in support of Khan</h2>In his column for ESPNCricinfo, Chappell wrote: It was the "gnawing sense of injustice that prompted me to reach out to my fellow captains. I realised that a one-off voice is often a drop in the ocean, destined to disappear overnight without leaving a ripple. To make an impact, I needed to harness the social capital of those who have led their nations on the cricket field."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-bumrah-s-magic-vs-sa-in-super-8-earns-him-another-crown-in-indian-bowling-history-1771828949598">T20 World Cup 2026 | Bumrah's magic vs SA in Super 8 earns him another crown</a>Among the captains who signed the letter of support for Imran Khan were India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev as well. Chappell also appreciated the India skippers' prompt support despite India and Pakistan being at loggerheads politcally since the independence in 1947."The reactions from Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev were particularly poignant; despite the significant pressure they face in their country on matters to do with the neighbour, they did not hesitate for a second. They remembered their friend and their countless battles on the subcontinent, and they chose to stand by him."<h2>Latest about Imran Khan</h2>Amid the reports of his ailment and mounting pressure from the supporters, Pakistan government said that the former PM had undegone a check up and the vision in his right eye is returning slowly. His sons, who live in London, have also asked for a visa to visit their father but there's been not update so far. The Pak government has also not allowed the former PM to meet his family in a long time despite constant protest.&nbsp;

Among the captains who signed the letter of support for Imran Khan were India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev as well. Chappell also appreciated the India skippers' prompt support despite India and Pakistan being at loggerheads politcally since the independence in 1947.

Former Pakistan captain and prime minister Imran Khan is currently in jail for over 180 cases against him and the reports of his deteriorating health are doing rounds. Amid those reports of Khan almost losing vision in his right eye, not allowed to meet his family and overall poor condition of prison where he's put in solitary confinement, he received the support for 14 former captains from various countries including India who had shared the field with him in cricketing days. Greg Chappell, the former Aussie captain and one of 14 to sign a letter in support of Khan, has now revealed what prompted the act. Why 14 former captains sent a letter in support of Khan In his column for ESPNCricinfo, Chappell wrote: It was the "gnawing sense of injustice that prompted me to reach out to my fellow captains. I realised that a one-off voice is often a drop in the ocean, destined to disappear overnight without leaving a ripple. To make an impact, I needed to harness the social capital of those who have led their nations on the cricket field." Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026 | Bumrah's magic vs SA in Super 8 earns him another crown Among the captains who signed the letter of support for Imran Khan were India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev as well. Chappell also appreciated the India skippers' prompt support despite India and Pakistan being at loggerheads politcally since the independence in 1947. "The reactions from Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev were particularly poignant; despite the significant pressure they face in their country on matters to do with the neighbour, they did not hesitate for a second. They remembered their friend and their countless battles on the subcontinent, and they chose to stand by him." Latest about Imran Khan Amid the reports of his ailment and mounting pressure from the supporters, Pakistan government said that the former PM had undegone a check up and the vision in his right eye is returning slowly. His sons, who live in London, have also asked for a visa to visit their father but there's been not update so far. The Pak government has also not allowed the former PM to meet his family in a long time despite constant protest.

Among the captains who signed the letter of support for Imran Khan were India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev as well. Chappell also appreciated the India skippers' prompt support despite India and Pakistan being at loggerheads politcally since the independence in 1947.

Why former captains, indcluding Gavaskar and Kapil, wrote letter of support for Imran Khan to Pak government

The family of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has rejected a newly released medical report, calling it inaccurate. In response, protests have been held outside Adiala Jail, led by Khan’s sister, demanding proper medical care and transparency regarding his condition.
Authorities are monitoring the situation as supporters gather to voice their concerns. Stay updated for further developments on Imran Khan’s health, family statements, and protest actions.

Imran Khan Health Row: Kapil, Gavaskar Want 'Urgent Care' For Imran

In a massive development surrounding former Pakistan’s World Cup-winning captain, Imran Khan’s deteriorating health condition, over a dozen ex-cricket captains, including two from India, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to the Pakistani government over the fair treatment of one of cricket’s most influential&nbsp;figures inside the jail. Imran has been in prison for over 800 days, and the latest reports suggested that he <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-s-kin-alleges-he-has-lost-85-of-his-vision-1770915782982">lost 85% vision in his right eye</a>, with the related authorities taking swift action to move him to a hospital for immediate treatment.&nbsp;In a joint statement, as reported by several publications, over 12 signatories, also including Australia's great and ex-India head coach, Greg Chappell, have made a fervent appeal to the Pakistan government for fairness in Imran Khan’s physical, mental, environmental, and social treatment. &nbsp;In their one-page request, the signatories wrote, "We respectfully urge the Government of Pakistan to ensure that Imran Khan receives:<ul><li>Immediate, adequate and ongoing medical attention from qualified specialists of his choosing to address his reported health issues.</li><li>Humane and dignified conditions of detention in line with international standards, including regular visits by close family members.</li><li>Fair and transparent access to legal processes without undue delay or hindrance.”</li></ul>Meanwhile, among those legendary captains are also Michael Atherton, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Sir Clive Lloyd, Steve Waugh and John Wright. &nbsp;Considering most of these players either played against Imran or shared a platform with him (at some point during their careers), all raised concerns over his health crisis, compounded by the vision loss in his right eye.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Recent reports concerning his health - particularly the alarming deterioration of his vision while in custody - and the conditions of his imprisonment over the past two and a half years have caused us profound concern," the statement read. "As fellow cricketers who understand the values of fair play, honour, and respect that transcend the boundary rope, we believe that a person of Imran Khan's stature deserves to be treated with the dignity and basic human consideration befitting a former national leader and a global sporting icon," the letter read.<h3>‘Imran is universally admired’</h3>Imran was perhaps the greatest cricketer of his time; alongside several batting and bowling records to his name, let alone considering (he) being universally admired for his game and more so (for) his looks, Imran led Pakistan to its maiden World Cup crown in 1992 before calling time on his career. Mentioning the same in their letter to the Pakistan government, the letter read, “Imran Khan's contributions to the game are universally admired. As captain, he led Pakistan to their historic 1992 Cricket World Cup victory - a triumph built on skill, resilience, leadership, and sportsmanship that inspired generations across borders. &nbsp;"Many of us competed against him, shared the field with him, or grew up idolising his all-round brilliance, charisma, and competitive spirit. He remains one of the finest all-rounders and captains the sport has ever seen, earning respect from players, fans, and administrators alike." &nbsp;By also mentioning that Imran holds the distinction of being democratically elected as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, the signatories urged the authorities to uphold the principles of decency and justice and provide Imran Khan with the best possible treatment.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Beyond cricket, Imran Khan served as Prime Minister of Pakistan, leading his nation during a challenging period. Regardless of political perspectives, he holds the honour of having been democratically elected to the highest office in his country. &nbsp;"Cricket has long been a bridge between nations. Our shared history on the field reminds us that rivalry ends when the stumps are drawn - and respect endures. Imran Khan embodied that spirit throughout his career. &nbsp;"We call on authorities to honour it now by upholding the principles of decency and justice. This appeal is made in the spirit of sportsmanship and common humanity, without prejudice to any legal proceedings,” it concluded.

Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and 12 legendary captains urge the Pakistan Government to ensure medical care for Imran Khan amid reports of 85% vision loss.

In a massive development surrounding former Pakistan’s World Cup-winning captain, Imran Khan’s deteriorating health condition, over a dozen ex-cricket captains, including two from India, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to the Pakistani government over the fair treatment of one of cricket’s most influential figures inside the jail. Imran has been in prison for over 800 days, and the latest reports suggested that he lost 85% vision in his right eye, with the related authorities taking swift action to move him to a hospital for immediate treatment. In a joint statement, as reported by several publications, over 12 signatories, also including Australia's great and ex-India head coach, Greg Chappell, have made a fervent appeal to the Pakistan government for fairness in Imran Khan’s physical, mental, environmental, and social treatment. In their one-page request, the signatories wrote, "We respectfully urge the Government of Pakistan to ensure that Imran Khan receives: Immediate, adequate and ongoing medical attention from qualified specialists of his choosing to address his reported health issues. Humane and dignified conditions of detention in line with international standards, including regular visits by close family members. Fair and transparent access to legal processes without undue delay or hindrance.” Meanwhile, among those legendary captains are also Michael Atherton, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Sir Clive Lloyd, Steve Waugh and John Wright. Considering most of these players either played against Imran or shared a platform with him (at some point during their careers), all raised concerns over his health crisis, compounded by the vision loss in his right eye. "Recent reports concerning his health - particularly the alarming deterioration of his vision while in custody - and the conditions of his imprisonment over the past two and a half years have caused us profound concern," the statement read. "As fellow cricketers who understand the values of fair play, honour, and respect that transcend the boundary rope, we believe that a person of Imran Khan's stature deserves to be treated with the dignity and basic human consideration befitting a former national leader and a global sporting icon," the letter read. ‘Imran is universally admired’ Imran was perhaps the greatest cricketer of his time; alongside several batting and bowling records to his name, let alone considering (he) being universally admired for his game and more so (for) his looks, Imran led Pakistan to its maiden World Cup crown in 1992 before calling time on his career. Mentioning the same in their letter to the Pakistan government, the letter read, “Imran Khan's contributions to the game are universally admired. As captain, he led Pakistan to their historic 1992 Cricket World Cup victory - a triumph built on skill, resilience, leadership, and sportsmanship that inspired generations across borders. "Many of us competed against him, shared the field with him, or grew up idolising his all-round brilliance, charisma, and competitive spirit. He remains one of the finest all-rounders and captains the sport has ever seen, earning respect from players, fans, and administrators alike." By also mentioning that Imran holds the distinction of being democratically elected as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, the signatories urged the authorities to uphold the principles of decency and justice and provide Imran Khan with the best possible treatment. “Beyond cricket, Imran Khan served as Prime Minister of Pakistan, leading his nation during a challenging period. Regardless of political perspectives, he holds the honour of having been democratically elected to the highest office in his country. "Cricket has long been a bridge between nations. Our shared history on the field reminds us that rivalry ends when the stumps are drawn - and respect endures. Imran Khan embodied that spirit throughout his career. "We call on authorities to honour it now by upholding the principles of decency and justice. This appeal is made in the spirit of sportsmanship and common humanity, without prejudice to any legal proceedings,” it concluded.

Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and 12 legendary captains urge the Pakistan Government to ensure medical care for Imran Khan amid reports of 85% vision loss.

Gavaskar, Kapil Dev among 14 legendary captains write to Pakistan govt for fair treatment of Imran Khan in jail

From Ishan Kishan to Shubman Gill here is a look at five highest maiden hundred in ODIs for India. This list also features the likes of legendary names likes Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni and Dinesh Mongia. 

From Ishan Kishan to Shubman Gill here is a look at five highest maiden hundred in ODIs for India. This list also features the likes of legendary names likes Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni and Dinesh Mongia.&nbsp;

From Ishan Kishan to Shubman Gill, 5 highest maiden hundred in ODIs for India

India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed his frustration after the home Test series loss against South Africa, saying the team has become too focused on white-ball cricket and is ignoring the basics needed to succeed in the longest format. India were beaten 0-2 on home soil, marking their second straight Test series loss at home in two years, something that has not happened since 1984. Kapil Dev felt India’s batting looked unprepared for tough conditions and a strong South African attack, especially against off-spinner Simon Harmer, who ended as the Player of the Series. He said India’s players are not getting enough domestic cricket, which helps them understand different pitches and styles of bowling.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-virat-kohli-s-record-against-south-africa-in-odi-cricket-1764326478360">What is Virat Kohli’s record against South Africa in ODI cricket?</a>&nbsp;He pointed out that earlier players improved because they played many domestic games on varied surfaces. According to him, today’s players skip domestic cricket and therefore lack the technique and patience required in Test matches. Kapil also criticised the pitch used for the first Test in Kolkata, where the match ended inside three days. He said such pitches do not help the game, as the team that loses the toss instantly falls behind. He added that the focus on ODIs and T20Is has changed the mindset of batters. With white-ball cricket dominating schedules, batters rarely face bowler-friendly wickets anymore. As a result, when they come across turning or seam tracks in Tests, they struggle because they are used to flat pitches and high-scoring games. India’s defeat has dropped them to fifth place in the World Test Championship table. With nine more Tests left in this cycle, including four away from home, the challenge becomes even tougher for the Shubman Gill-led side. India will be away from red-ball cricket till August 2026, but they will need to ensure steps from now to make a mark

Kapil also criticised the pitch used for the first Test in Kolkata, where the match ended inside three days. He said such pitches do not help the game, as the team that loses the toss instantly falls behind.

India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed his frustration after the home Test series loss against South Africa, saying the team has become too focused on white-ball cricket and is ignoring the basics needed to succeed in the longest format. India were beaten 0-2 on home soil, marking their second straight Test series loss at home in two years, something that has not happened since 1984. Kapil Dev felt India’s batting looked unprepared for tough conditions and a strong South African attack, especially against off-spinner Simon Harmer, who ended as the Player of the Series. He said India’s players are not getting enough domestic cricket, which helps them understand different pitches and styles of bowling. Also read | What is Virat Kohli’s record against South Africa in ODI cricket? He pointed out that earlier players improved because they played many domestic games on varied surfaces. According to him, today’s players skip domestic cricket and therefore lack the technique and patience required in Test matches. Kapil also criticised the pitch used for the first Test in Kolkata, where the match ended inside three days. He said such pitches do not help the game, as the team that loses the toss instantly falls behind. He added that the focus on ODIs and T20Is has changed the mindset of batters. With white-ball cricket dominating schedules, batters rarely face bowler-friendly wickets anymore. As a result, when they come across turning or seam tracks in Tests, they struggle because they are used to flat pitches and high-scoring games. India’s defeat has dropped them to fifth place in the World Test Championship table. With nine more Tests left in this cycle, including four away from home, the challenge becomes even tougher for the Shubman Gill-led side. India will be away from red-ball cricket till August 2026, but they will need to ensure steps from now to make a mark

Kapil also criticised the pitch used for the first Test in Kolkata, where the match ended inside three days. He said such pitches do not help the game, as the team that loses the toss instantly falls behind.

Kapil Dev slams India after heavy Test series defeat to South Africa

From Jasprit Bumrah to Anil Kumble here is a look at five Indian bowlers most five-wicket hauls in Tests. The list also consists the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh and Kapil Dev in honourbale mentions. 

From Jasprit Bumrah to Anil Kumble here is a look at five Indian bowlers most five-wicket hauls in Tests. The list also consists the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh and Kapil Dev in honourbale mentions.&nbsp;

From Jasprit Bumrah to Anil Kumble, 5 Indian bowlers most five-wicket hauls in Tests

From Zaheer Khan to Anil Kumble, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 250 wickets in One Day Internationals.

From Zaheer Khan to Anil Kumble, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 250 wickets in One Day Internationals.

From Zaheer Khan to Anil Kumble, 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 250 wickets in ODIs

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Kapil Dev here is a look at five famous 175-run knocks for India. The list also features the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. 

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Kapil Dev here is a look at five famous 175-run knocks for India. The list also features the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Kapil Dev, 5 famous 175-run knocks for India

From Ravindra Jadeja to Ajit Agarkar, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in ODIs. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Mohammed Shami and Javagal Srinath

From Ravindra Jadeja to Ajit Agarkar, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in ODIs. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Mohammed Shami and Javagal Srinath

From Ravindra Jadeja to Ajit Agarkar, 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in ODIs

The Indian Women’s team is all set to start its ODI World Cup campaign on Tuesday (Sep 30) as they face Sri Lanka in the curtain-raiser clash at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In what could be a historic campaign for the women’s side, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has asked Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. to draw inspiration from Kapil Dev’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad. Tendulkar has backed the Women in Blue to go all the way and lift the World Cup trophy.<h2>Tendulkar backs the Indian women’s team</h2>"Standing on the sidelines that day, watching heroes up close, I resolved that one day I too would wear that India jersey.&nbsp;“Now, nearly four decades later, I sense that women’s cricket in India stands on the cusp of its own watershed moment. The upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup will not just be about chasing a trophy; it will be about igniting countless dreams.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;The Indian women’s team will start its World Cup journey with the Sri Lanka clash before they face six other opponents in the league stage. While Australia and New Zealand walk as the favourites to win the World Cup, it won’t be a surprise if India walk away with the title. Like the Women’s side, India’s 1983 squad was also an outsider to win the coveted trophy, but emerged victorious against all odds as Kapil Dev inspired a generation.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Now, four decades on, the Women’s side will have the pressure of billions of hearts, having ignited hopes of all Indians. The Women in Blue will also face Pakistan (in Sri Lanka) before taking on other big names like New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.<h2>India women’s squad for 2025 ODI World Cup</h2>Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt..), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Goud, Renuka Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, N. Shree Charani and Uma Chetry.

The Indian women’s team will start its World Cup journey with the Sri Lanka clash before they face six other opponents in the league stage. While Australia and New Zealand walk as the favourites to win the World Cup, it won’t be a surprise if India walk away with the title.

The Indian Women’s team is all set to start its ODI World Cup campaign on Tuesday (Sep 30) as they face Sri Lanka in the curtain-raiser clash at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In what could be a historic campaign for the women’s side, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has asked Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. to draw inspiration from Kapil Dev’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad. Tendulkar has backed the Women in Blue to go all the way and lift the World Cup trophy. Tendulkar backs the Indian women’s team "Standing on the sidelines that day, watching heroes up close, I resolved that one day I too would wear that India jersey. “Now, nearly four decades later, I sense that women’s cricket in India stands on the cusp of its own watershed moment. The upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup will not just be about chasing a trophy; it will be about igniting countless dreams.” ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history The Indian women’s team will start its World Cup journey with the Sri Lanka clash before they face six other opponents in the league stage. While Australia and New Zealand walk as the favourites to win the World Cup, it won’t be a surprise if India walk away with the title. Like the Women’s side, India’s 1983 squad was also an outsider to win the coveted trophy, but emerged victorious against all odds as Kapil Dev inspired a generation. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Now, four decades on, the Women’s side will have the pressure of billions of hearts, having ignited hopes of all Indians. The Women in Blue will also face Pakistan (in Sri Lanka) before taking on other big names like New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. India women’s squad for 2025 ODI World Cup Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt..), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Goud, Renuka Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, N. Shree Charani and Uma Chetry.

The Indian women’s team will start its World Cup journey with the Sri Lanka clash before they face six other opponents in the league stage. While Australia and New Zealand walk as the favourites to win the World Cup, it won’t be a surprise if India walk away with the title.

Sachin Tendulkar revisits Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup-winning moment, asks Harmanpreet Kaur's side to draw inspiration

From Rohit Sharma to Kapil Dev, here is a look at five Indian captains with highest score in an ODI innings. The list also features Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag as they make the elite list of players. 

From Rohit Sharma to Kapil Dev, here is a look at five Indian captains with highest score in an ODI innings. The list also features Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag as they make the elite list of players.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Kapil Dev, 5 Indian captains with highest score in an ODI innings

From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters to reach fastest ODI fifties. The list will shock you considering Ajit Agarkar tops the elite list while Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag are also part of it. 

From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters to reach fastest ODI fifties. The list will shock you considering Ajit Agarkar tops the elite list while Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag are also part of it.&nbsp;

From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, 5 Indians with fastest ODI fifties – No. 1 will shock you

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath, here's a look at the five Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests. This list also includes Vinoo Mankad, Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble.

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath, here's a look at the top five Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests. This list also includes Vinoo Mankad, Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble.

From Kapil Dev to Javagal Srinath: 5 Indian players with 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests

From Jacques Kallis to Kapil Dev, here is a glance at five all-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests. The list also features the likes of Gary Sobers, Ben Stokes and Carl Hooper. 

From Jacques Kallis to Kapil Dev, here is a glance at five all-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests. The list also features the likes of Gary Sobers, Ben Stokes and Carl Hooper.&nbsp;

From Jacques Kallis to Kapil Dev, 5 all-rounders with 5000 runs and 100+ wickets in Tests

There are some players in Indian sports history who have been awarded honorary rank in Indian armed forces and police for their outstanding service to Indian sports. Here's a look at the seven players who balanced cricket with armed forces and police.

There are some players in Indian sports history who have been awarded honorary rank in Indian armed forces and police for their outstanding service to Indian sports. Here's a look at the seven players who balanced cricket with armed forces and police.

DSP Siraj to Lt. Colonel Dhoni - 6 Indian players who balanced cricket with armed forces and police

In the 54-year history of ODI cricket, India's pace factory has produced numerous world-class bowlers. Let's have a look at the top seven bowlers who delivered the most maidens for India in 50 over cricket. 

In the 54-year history of ODI cricket, India's pace factory has produced numerous world-class bowlers. Let's have a look at the top seven bowlers who delivered the most maidens for India in 50-over cricket.&nbsp;

Top Indian bowlers with most maiden overs in ODIs: From Kapil Dev to Anil Kumble, where does Mohammed Shami rank?

Shubman Gill is set to embark on a new chapter in his cricketing journey as he takes over the reins of the Indian Test team for the first time. Leading the national side in red-ball cricket is often considered one of the most demanding jobs in world cricket — and Gill has inherited the mantle at a crucial time. The Indian team will take the field without three modern-day stalwarts — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, all of whom have retired from Test cricket following India tour of Australia (BGT 2024-25) - which the visitors lost 1-3. Their absence marks the end of an era, and the beginning of a bold, new one under Gill's captaincy.As expected, the 25-year-old is surrounded by a storm of opinions, advice, and expectations, but among the many voices offering guidance, one stands out — India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev - also one of the three Indian skippers to win a Test series in England.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-england-name-playing-xi-for-hit-through-the-line-pitch-at-headingley-test-vs-india-1750264461375">IND vs ENG: Only four specialist bowlers in playing XI as England ask for 'hit through the line' pitch for Headingley Test</a>"Just go and enjoy yourself. Listen to everybody, but do what you think is best — because the selectors chose you to lead the side,” Kapil Dev said in a message of encouragement in an exclusive interview to WION on Wednesday (Jun 18). “Nobody is better than you at this stage. That’s why you're the captain. Just express yourself,” he added, urging Gill to tune out negativity and play with freedom.India’s History in EnglandIndia’s first Test series win on English soil came in 1971 under Ajit Wadekar, who guided the team to a historic 1-0 win in a three-match series. It wasn’t until 1986 that India conquered England again, this time under Kapil Dev’s leadership, with a dominant 2-0 series win in three-Test series.Then came a long drought - India failed to win a single Test series in England for the next 21 years — until Rahul Dravid and his men stunned the hosts in 2007 with a memorable 1-0 victory in a three-match series.Now, 18 years later, Gill and his youthful squad will aim to break the jinx again when the first Test of the five-match series kicks off at Headingley on June 20, marking the beginning of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for India and England.Since making his Test debut in December 2020, Shubman Gill has shown flashes of brilliance, scoring 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05. Known for his elegant stroke-play and composure at the crease, Gill will now shoulder the additional responsibility of leadership — and a new batting role.At a pre-match press conference, his deputy Rishabh Pant confirmed that Gill will move down to No. 4 in the batting order, filling the void left by the legendary Virat Kohli. Kohli, who amassed 9,230 Test runs including 30 centuries, leaves behind a massive legacy — and a crucial middle-order position that Gill now inherits.

Gill has inherited the mantle at a crucial time as the Indian team will take the field without three modern-day stalwarts — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, all of whom have retired from Test cricket following India tour of Australia (BGT 2024-25).

Shubman Gill is set to embark on a new chapter in his cricketing journey as he takes over the reins of the Indian Test team for the first time. Leading the national side in red-ball cricket is often considered one of the most demanding jobs in world cricket — and Gill has inherited the mantle at a crucial time. The Indian team will take the field without three modern-day stalwarts — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, all of whom have retired from Test cricket following India tour of Australia (BGT 2024-25) - which the visitors lost 1-3. Their absence marks the end of an era, and the beginning of a bold, new one under Gill's captaincy. As expected, the 25-year-old is surrounded by a storm of opinions, advice, and expectations, but among the many voices offering guidance, one stands out — India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev - also one of the three Indian skippers to win a Test series in England. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Only four specialist bowlers in playing XI as England ask for 'hit through the line' pitch for Headingley Test "Just go and enjoy yourself. Listen to everybody, but do what you think is best — because the selectors chose you to lead the side,” Kapil Dev said in a message of encouragement in an exclusive interview to WION on Wednesday (Jun 18). “Nobody is better than you at this stage. That’s why you're the captain. Just express yourself,” he added, urging Gill to tune out negativity and play with freedom. India’s History in England India’s first Test series win on English soil came in 1971 under Ajit Wadekar, who guided the team to a historic 1-0 win in a three-match series. It wasn’t until 1986 that India conquered England again, this time under Kapil Dev’s leadership, with a dominant 2-0 series win in three-Test series. Then came a long drought - India failed to win a single Test series in England for the next 21 years — until Rahul Dravid and his men stunned the hosts in 2007 with a memorable 1-0 victory in a three-match series. Now, 18 years later, Gill and his youthful squad will aim to break the jinx again when the first Test of the five-match series kicks off at Headingley on June 20, marking the beginning of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for India and England. Since making his Test debut in December 2020, Shubman Gill has shown flashes of brilliance, scoring 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05. Known for his elegant stroke-play and composure at the crease, Gill will now shoulder the additional responsibility of leadership — and a new batting role. At a pre-match press conference, his deputy Rishabh Pant confirmed that Gill will move down to No. 4 in the batting order, filling the void left by the legendary Virat Kohli. Kohli, who amassed 9,230 Test runs including 30 centuries, leaves behind a massive legacy — and a crucial middle-order position that Gill now inherits.

Gill has inherited the mantle at a crucial time as the Indian team will take the field without three modern-day stalwarts — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, all of whom have retired from Test cricket following India tour of Australia (BGT 2024-25).

IND vs ENG: 'Listen to everybody, but...,' ex-skipper Kapil to new Test captain Shubman Gill

Cricket and football have often moved ahead together in tandem. Be it football greats like David Beckham and Harry Kane or former England national team manager <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gareth-southgate" rel="dofollow">Gareth Southgate</a>, everyone adores watching and following the gentlemen&rsquo;s game. Southgate lately made headlines for featuring in attendance for a couple of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royals" rel="dofollow">Rajasthan Royals</a>&rsquo; matches in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, even donning their kit and cheering for them.
Even though Rajasthan Royals&rsquo; results saw them exiting the playoff race sooner than they would have liked, Southgate&rsquo;s presence in their VIP guest section broke the internet, with several fans calling this, &lsquo;the crossover they never thought of.&rsquo;
Southgate was present for RR&rsquo;s last IPL 2025 game against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which they narrowly lost by just one run.
Speaking on his experience watching the IPL live, Southgate revealed he was a big cricket fan growing up. Gareth added he watched all Test matches during the Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev era and enjoyed doing it throughout.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Very often, when you play (football) at Wembley, the crowd is a little bit quieter. I have always been a fan of cricket. When I was a young kid, I used to watch Test matches all day long. I mean, I am going back to the era of Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and players like that and then over the years, I got to know a lot of the players when I was playing for England, and I knew a lot of the England team,&rdquo; Southgate said in a chat with RR&rsquo;s social media team in an interview during a match.
<h2>'You learn from everyone'</h2>
Sharing more insights, Southgate revealed that England&rsquo;s Test captain Ben Stokes visited England&rsquo;s football national team dressing room last year and spoke with them, giving all a pep talk.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, shedding more light on his maiden IPL-watching experience, Gareth said you always learn something from different coaches across, and that&rsquo;s why he is here in person.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Last year, Ben Stokes came and talked to the England team. Also, with a lot of coaches, you learn a lot across sports, so that&rsquo;s really why I am here,&rdquo; Southgate said in a video posted by IPL and Rajasthan Royals on Instagram.
&ldquo;Every sport is evolving rapidly, so much that coaches share, medical teams share, and yeah, it&rsquo;s always fascinating to go outside your field and learn from other people. As I said, I love the sport. So, it&rsquo;s lovely to come here, and I have loved coming to India. It is the first time I have been to India. It has been amazing,&rdquo; he continued.
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Gareth Southgate was present for RR’s last IPL 2025 game against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which they narrowly lost by just one run. Sports Cricket Football

Cricket and football have often moved ahead together in tandem. Be it football greats like David Beckham and Harry Kane or former England national team manager Gareth Southgate, everyone adores watching and following the gentlemen’s game. Southgate lately made headlines for featuring in attendance for a couple of Rajasthan Royals’ matches in IPL 2025, even donning their kit and cheering for them. Even though Rajasthan Royals’ results saw them exiting the playoff race sooner than they would have liked, Southgate’s presence in their VIP guest section broke the internet, with several fans calling this, ‘the crossover they never thought of.’ Southgate was present for RR’s last IPL 2025 game against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which they narrowly lost by just one run. Speaking on his experience watching the IPL live, Southgate revealed he was a big cricket fan growing up. Gareth added he watched all Test matches during the Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev era and enjoyed doing it throughout. Also read | IPL 2025: India and SRH quick Mohammed Shami receives death threat, FIR lodged “Very often, when you play (football) at Wembley, the crowd is a little bit quieter. I have always been a fan of cricket. When I was a young kid, I used to watch Test matches all day long. I mean, I am going back to the era of Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and players like that and then over the years, I got to know a lot of the players when I was playing for England, and I knew a lot of the England team,” Southgate said in a chat with RR’s social media team in an interview during a match. 'You learn from everyone' Sharing more insights, Southgate revealed that England’s Test captain Ben Stokes visited England’s football national team dressing room last year and spoke with them, giving all a pep talk. Meanwhile, shedding more light on his maiden IPL-watching experience, Gareth said you always learn something from different coaches across, and that’s why he is here in person. “Last year, Ben Stokes came and talked to the England team. Also, with a lot of coaches, you learn a lot across sports, so that’s really why I am here,” Southgate said in a video posted by IPL and Rajasthan Royals on Instagram. “Every sport is evolving rapidly, so much that coaches share, medical teams share, and yeah, it’s always fascinating to go outside your field and learn from other people. As I said, I love the sport. So, it’s lovely to come here, and I have loved coming to India. It is the first time I have been to India. It has been amazing,” he continued. Watch Video - View this post on Instagram A post shared by IPL (@iplt20)

IPL 2025: When football meets cricket! Ex-ENG manager on his passion for gentlemen’s game

New Zealand Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/christopher-luxon">Christopher Luxon</a>, on his official visit to India, took time to engage in one of the country&rsquo;s most beloved pastimes&mdash;cricket. Alongside Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev and former New Zealand internationals <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ross-taylor">Ross Taylor</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajaz-patel">Ajaz Patel</a>, Luxon participated in a friendly game of gully cricket in Delhi, strengthening the ties between the two cricket-loving nations.
The event, attended by an enthusiastic crowd of local children, showcased how cricket continues to be a powerful cultural bridge between India and New Zealand. Luxon shared his excitement on social media, tweeting,&nbsp;"Nothing unites New Zealand and India more than our shared love of cricket."
See the social media post here:
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Nothing unites New Zealand and India more than our shared love of cricket. <a href="https://t.co/osnqmdgIu7">pic.twitter.com/osnqmdgIu7</a>
&mdash; Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisluxonmp/status/1902183139386257876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2025</a></blockquote>

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This symbolic game came shortly after India&rsquo;s triumph over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai. In a thrilling match, the Indian team secured the title with a four-wicket victory over the Black Caps. Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s brilliant knock of 76 runs led India&rsquo;s chase as they successfully reached the target of 252 runs. Despite falling short in the final, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his team&rsquo;s resilience, acknowledging standout performances from players like Rachin Ravindra, who was named Player of the Tournament.
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Luxon, known for his enthusiasm for cricket, further displayed his sporting spirit during his official engagements. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was left in fits of laughter when his New Zealand counterpart jokingly referenced their recent defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai. Luxon and his delegation were in New Delhi to engage in discussions with PM Modi on a range of topics, including trade, education, and sports cooperation. However, cricket found its way into the conversation, underscoring its role as a bridge between the two nations.
During their joint media address, Luxon playfully noted that he and Modi had a tacit agreement not to discuss New Zealand&rsquo;s recent loss in the final, joking that it might spark a &ldquo;major diplomatic incident.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I truly appreciate the Prime Minister refraining from mentioning New Zealand&rsquo;s recent defeat to India in Dubai,&rdquo; Luxon said with a grin. &ldquo;Of course, I haven&rsquo;t brought up our Test series victories in India either.&rdquo;
His remark drew laughter from the audience, with Luxon adding, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s just keep it that way and avoid any diplomatic trouble.&rdquo;
PM Modi, known for his love of cricket, couldn&rsquo;t help but laugh at Luxon&rsquo;s wit. Ross Taylor, who was also part of the delegation, joined in the amusement, highlighting the friendly ties between the two nations.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Sports, Cricket: Luxon participated in a friendly game of gully cricket in Delhi, strengthening the ties between the two cricket-loving nations

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, on his official visit to India, took time to engage in one of the country’s most beloved pastimes—cricket. Alongside Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev and former New Zealand internationals Ross Taylor and Ajaz Patel, Luxon participated in a friendly game of gully cricket in Delhi, strengthening the ties between the two cricket-loving nations. The event, attended by an enthusiastic crowd of local children, showcased how cricket continues to be a powerful cultural bridge between India and New Zealand. Luxon shared his excitement on social media, tweeting, "Nothing unites New Zealand and India more than our shared love of cricket." See the social media post here: Nothing unites New Zealand and India more than our shared love of cricket. pic.twitter.com/osnqmdgIu7 — Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) March 19, 2025 This symbolic game came shortly after India’s triumph over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai. In a thrilling match, the Indian team secured the title with a four-wicket victory over the Black Caps. Rohit Sharma’s brilliant knock of 76 runs led India’s chase as they successfully reached the target of 252 runs. Despite falling short in the final, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his team’s resilience, acknowledging standout performances from players like Rachin Ravindra, who was named Player of the Tournament. Also Read: BCCI mulling to lift saliva ban ahead of IPL 2025? Luxon, known for his enthusiasm for cricket, further displayed his sporting spirit during his official engagements. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was left in fits of laughter when his New Zealand counterpart jokingly referenced their recent defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai. Luxon and his delegation were in New Delhi to engage in discussions with PM Modi on a range of topics, including trade, education, and sports cooperation. However, cricket found its way into the conversation, underscoring its role as a bridge between the two nations. During their joint media address, Luxon playfully noted that he and Modi had a tacit agreement not to discuss New Zealand’s recent loss in the final, joking that it might spark a “major diplomatic incident.” “I truly appreciate the Prime Minister refraining from mentioning New Zealand’s recent defeat to India in Dubai,” Luxon said with a grin. “Of course, I haven’t brought up our Test series victories in India either.” His remark drew laughter from the audience, with Luxon adding, “Let’s just keep it that way and avoid any diplomatic trouble.” PM Modi, known for his love of cricket, couldn’t help but laugh at Luxon’s wit. Ross Taylor, who was also part of the delegation, joined in the amusement, highlighting the friendly ties between the two nations. (With inputs from agencies)

Bowled over by cricket! NZ PM Christopher Luxon plays gully cricket in India with Kapil Dev, Ross Taylor & Ajaz Patel

Yograj Singh, the former Indian cricketer and ace batter Yuvraj Singh&rsquo;s father, is known for speaking his heart out. Having made several sensational remarks over the years on his differences with ex-Indian captain MS Dhoni, Yograj narrated a story when he wanted to kill a World Cup-winning Indian skipper - not MS Dhoni but Kapil Dev. Yograj admitted he once went to Kapil Dev&rsquo;s house with a pistol to shoot him but never did that.
Yograj, who played one Test and six ODIs (during the early 80s) before the former India skipper Kapil Dev dropped him, explained why he spared Kapil&rsquo;s life.
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In a candid chat on Unfiltered by Samdish, Yograj revealed when Kapil became the captain (for India, North Zone and Haryana), he dropped him for no reason, and after Yograj&rsquo;s wife (Yuvraj&rsquo;s mother) said she wanted to confront Kapil over the same, Yograj decided to teach him a lesson.
&ldquo;When Kapil Dev became captain of India, North Zone, and Haryana, he dropped me for no reason,&rdquo; Yograj said on the popular YouTube show.
&ldquo;My wife wanted me to ask Kapil questions. I told her that I would teach this bloody man a lesson.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I took my pistol out, and I went to Kapil&rsquo;s house in Sector 9. He came out with his mother. I abused him a dozen times. I told him because of you, I have lost a friend, and what you have done, you will pay for it,&rdquo; he continued.
Yograj added he told Kapil that because of his mother, whom he respected, he will not shoot him, asking Shabnam (Yograj&rsquo;s wife) to leave.
&ldquo;I told him, &lsquo;I want to put a bullet through your head, but I am not doing it because you have a very pious mother who is standing here.&rsquo; I told Shabnam, &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s go.&rsquo; &ldquo;That was the moment I decided I would not play cricket, Yuvi will play,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>When Kapil apologised to Yograj</h2>
Revealing his chat with the former India all-rounder after the MS Dhoni-led Indian Team won the 2011 ODI World Cup, Yograj said Kapil was the only man crying that day. Yograj added that he sent Kapil a paper cutting of his son (who was the Player of the tournament) doing better than him, to which Kapil even replied, &lsquo;We both will be brothers in the next life.&rsquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;In 2011, when India won the World Cup, there was only one guy who was crying, and it was Kapil Dev,&rdquo; Yograj said. &ldquo;I did send him a paper cutting that my son did better than you in the World Cup.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Kapil sent me a WhatsApp text saying we will be brothers in the next life. We will be born from the same mother in the next life. He wanted to meet me. But there is a vengeance, and it still hurts.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Yograj, who played one Test and six ODIs (during the early 80s) before the former India skipper Kapil Dev dropped him, explained why he spared Kapil’s life.


Yograj Singh, the former Indian cricketer and ace batter Yuvraj Singh’s father, is known for speaking his heart out. Having made several sensational remarks over the years on his differences with ex-Indian captain MS Dhoni, Yograj narrated a story when he wanted to kill a World Cup-winning Indian skipper - not MS Dhoni but Kapil Dev. Yograj admitted he once went to Kapil Dev’s house with a pistol to shoot him but never did that. Yograj, who played one Test and six ODIs (during the early 80s) before the former India skipper Kapil Dev dropped him, explained why he spared Kapil’s life. Also read | Pakistan has edge over India in Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir In a candid chat on Unfiltered by Samdish, Yograj revealed when Kapil became the captain (for India, North Zone and Haryana), he dropped him for no reason, and after Yograj’s wife (Yuvraj’s mother) said she wanted to confront Kapil over the same, Yograj decided to teach him a lesson. “When Kapil Dev became captain of India, North Zone, and Haryana, he dropped me for no reason,” Yograj said on the popular YouTube show. “My wife wanted me to ask Kapil questions. I told her that I would teach this bloody man a lesson. “I took my pistol out, and I went to Kapil’s house in Sector 9. He came out with his mother. I abused him a dozen times. I told him because of you, I have lost a friend, and what you have done, you will pay for it,” he continued. Yograj added he told Kapil that because of his mother, whom he respected, he will not shoot him, asking Shabnam (Yograj’s wife) to leave. “I told him, ‘I want to put a bullet through your head, but I am not doing it because you have a very pious mother who is standing here.’ I told Shabnam, ‘Let’s go.’ “That was the moment I decided I would not play cricket, Yuvi will play,” he added. When Kapil apologised to Yograj Revealing his chat with the former India all-rounder after the MS Dhoni-led Indian Team won the 2011 ODI World Cup, Yograj said Kapil was the only man crying that day. Yograj added that he sent Kapil a paper cutting of his son (who was the Player of the tournament) doing better than him, to which Kapil even replied, ‘We both will be brothers in the next life.’ “In 2011, when India won the World Cup, there was only one guy who was crying, and it was Kapil Dev,” Yograj said. “I did send him a paper cutting that my son did better than you in the World Cup.” “Kapil sent me a WhatsApp text saying we will be brothers in the next life. We will be born from the same mother in the next life. He wanted to meet me. But there is a vengeance, and it still hurts.” (With inputs from agencies)

When Yograj Singh, Yuvraj’s father, wanted to kill an ex-India captain

New Delhi, India 
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev expressed his disappointment with R Ashwin not getting a proper farewell post his decision to retire from international cricket on Wednesday (Dec 18). After the India-Australia third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw, Ashwin announced his international retirement and flew back to India on Thursday (Dec 19). However, Kapil feels he should have received a proper farewell.
<h2>'I wish I had been there, I wouldn't have let him go like that'</h2>
"The next generation has to be better than us. If not, the world is not going ahead. We never imagined that somebody would come close to Sachin Tendulkar or Sunil Gavaskar...Ashwin has gone. I wish I had been there, I wouldn't have let him go like that. I would have sent him with a lot of respect and happiness," Kapil said, as quoted by ANI.
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Ashwin signed off from international cricket with 765 wickets, second highest overall among Indians. In Tests, he represented India in 106 games and claimed 537 scalps, second-most by an Indian and seventh-overall, whereas he accounted for 228 wickets in white-ball formats overall. The 38-year-old wily off-spinner was part of India's memorable wins in the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. Ashwin also played a huge role in India's unbeaten run in home Tests, spanning from 2013-2024 (which ended in October).
Ashwin played only a solitary Test in the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia Down Under. With the Rohit Sharma-led team management preferring Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja over him, it reportedly prompted him to take the big call on his career.

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev is disappointed with R Ashwin's retirement and stated that he wouldn't have let him bow out like this.



New Delhi, India Former Indian captain Kapil Dev expressed his disappointment with R Ashwin not getting a proper farewell post his decision to retire from international cricket on Wednesday (Dec 18). After the India-Australia third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw, Ashwin announced his international retirement and flew back to India on Thursday (Dec 19). However, Kapil feels he should have received a proper farewell. 'I wish I had been there, I wouldn't have let him go like that' "The next generation has to be better than us. If not, the world is not going ahead. We never imagined that somebody would come close to Sachin Tendulkar or Sunil Gavaskar...Ashwin has gone. I wish I had been there, I wouldn't have let him go like that. I would have sent him with a lot of respect and happiness," Kapil said, as quoted by ANI. Also read: I have zero regrets, want to play for CSK as long as possible, says R Ashwin post his international retirement Ashwin signed off from international cricket with 765 wickets, second highest overall among Indians. In Tests, he represented India in 106 games and claimed 537 scalps, second-most by an Indian and seventh-overall, whereas he accounted for 228 wickets in white-ball formats overall. The 38-year-old wily off-spinner was part of India's memorable wins in the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. Ashwin also played a huge role in India's unbeaten run in home Tests, spanning from 2013-2024 (which ended in October). Ashwin played only a solitary Test in the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia Down Under. With the Rohit Sharma-led team management preferring Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja over him, it reportedly prompted him to take the big call on his career.

Wouldn't have let Ashwin retire like this: Kapil Dev disappointed, says spinner deserves 'respect'

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev expressed his disappointment with R Ashwin not getting a proper farewell post his decision to retire from international cricket on Wednesday (Dec 18). After the India-Australia third Test&nbsp;at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw, Ashwin announced his international retirement and flew back to India on Thursday (Dec 19). However, Kapil feels he should have received&nbsp;a proper farewell.

<h2>'I wish I had been there, I wouldn't have let him go like that'</h2>

"The next generation has to be better than us. If not, the world is not going ahead. We never imagined that somebody would come close to Sachin Tendulkar or Sunil Gavaskar...Ashwin has gone. I wish I had been there, I wouldn't have let him go like that. I would have sent him with a lot of respect and happiness," Kapil said, as quoted by ANI.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/i-have-zero-regrets-want-to-play-for-csk-as-long-as-possible-says-r-ashwin-post-his-international-retirement-785224">I have zero regrets, want to play for CSK as long as possible, says R Ashwin post his international retirement</a>

Ashwin signed off from international cricket with 765 wickets, second highest overall among Indians. In Tests, he represented India in 106 games and claimed 537 scalps, second-most by an Indian and seventh-overall, whereas he accounted for 228 wickets in white-ball formats overall. The 38-year-old wily off-spinner was part of India's memorable wins in the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. Ashwin also played a huge role in India's unbeaten run in home Tests, spanning from 2013-2024 (which ended in October).

Ashwin played only a solitary Test in the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia Down Under. With the Rohit Sharma-led team management preferring Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja over him, it reportedly prompted him to take the big call on his career.

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev expressed his disappointment with R Ashwin not getting a proper farewell post his decision to retire from international cricket on Wednesday (Dec 18).

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev expressed his disappointment with R Ashwin not getting a proper farewell post his decision to retire from international cricket on Wednesday (Dec 18). After the India-Australia third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, ended in a draw, Ashwin announced his international retirement and flew back to India on Thursday (Dec 19). However, Kapil feels he should have received a proper farewell. 'I wish I had been there, I wouldn't have let him go like that' "The next generation has to be better than us. If not, the world is not going ahead. We never imagined that somebody would come close to Sachin Tendulkar or Sunil Gavaskar...Ashwin has gone. I wish I had been there, I wouldn't have let him go like that. I would have sent him with a lot of respect and happiness," Kapil said, as quoted by ANI. Also read: I have zero regrets, want to play for CSK as long as possible, says R Ashwin post his international retirement Ashwin signed off from international cricket with 765 wickets, second highest overall among Indians. In Tests, he represented India in 106 games and claimed 537 scalps, second-most by an Indian and seventh-overall, whereas he accounted for 228 wickets in white-ball formats overall. The 38-year-old wily off-spinner was part of India's memorable wins in the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. Ashwin also played a huge role in India's unbeaten run in home Tests, spanning from 2013-2024 (which ended in October). Ashwin played only a solitary Test in the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia Down Under. With the Rohit Sharma-led team management preferring Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja over him, it reportedly prompted him to take the big call on his career.

Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah rewrote record books on Wednesday (Dec 18), adding another feather to his impressive hat. Playing on Day 5 of the Gabba Test of the Border Gawaskar Trophy, Bumrah broke Kapil Dev’s record for most wickets by an Indian on Australian soil. With two wickets in the second innings of Australia, Bumrah now has 52 scalps, making him the most successful Indian bowler Down Under.

<h2>Bumrah runs riot</h2>

Having started the day with the bat, Bumrah and Akash Deep added eight more runs before the latter was dismissed by Travis Head. With a lead of 185 runs, Australia came out to bat and they looked to make a good start to their innings. However, Bumrah was on the money for the visitors and scalped the wickets of Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) which saw him break Kapil’s record for most wickets.

Kapil had 51 wickets in 11 matches while Anil Kumble bagged 49 wickets in 10 matches during their tours Down Under.

<h2>Most Wickets on Australian Soil for India</h2>

Jasprit Bumrah – 53 Wickets

Kapil Dev – 51 Wickets

Anil Kumble – 49 Wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin - 40 Wickets

Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 Wickets

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<h2>Australia suffer batting meltdown</h2>

With a lead of 185 runs in the first innings, the early wickets saw Australia suffer a batting meltdown as they lost&nbsp;seven wickets. Before declaring on 89, Aussie batters were all over the place, as Bumrah ended with figures of 18/3, while Akash Deep (28/2) and Mohammed Siraj (36/2) were also amongst the wicket-takers.

Pat Cummins was the top scorer with 22 off 10 while Alex Carey (20) and Travis Head (17) were the only other batters to get into double figures.

At the time of writing, India were 8/0 as they were given a target of 275 runs to win in the two remaining sessions of the Gabba Test.

Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah rewrote record books on Wednesday (Dec 18), adding another feather to his impressive hat. Playing on Day 5 of the Gabba Test of the Border Gawaskar Trophy, Bumrah broke Kapil Dev’s record for most wickets by an Indian on Australian soil.

Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah rewrote record books on Wednesday (Dec 18), adding another feather to his impressive hat. Playing on Day 5 of the Gabba Test of the Border Gawaskar Trophy, Bumrah broke Kapil Dev’s record for most wickets by an Indian on Australian soil. With two wickets in the second innings of Australia, Bumrah now has 52 scalps, making him the most successful Indian bowler Down Under. Bumrah runs riot Having started the day with the bat, Bumrah and Akash Deep added eight more runs before the latter was dismissed by Travis Head. With a lead of 185 runs, Australia came out to bat and they looked to make a good start to their innings. However, Bumrah was on the money for the visitors and scalped the wickets of Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) which saw him break Kapil’s record for most wickets. Kapil had 51 wickets in 11 matches while Anil Kumble bagged 49 wickets in 10 matches during their tours Down Under. Most Wickets on Australian Soil for India Jasprit Bumrah – 53 Wickets Kapil Dev – 51 Wickets Anil Kumble – 49 Wickets Ravichandran Ashwin - 40 Wickets Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 Wickets ALSO READ | Super League promoters reveal approaching FIFA, UEFA for official recognition Australia suffer batting meltdown With a lead of 185 runs in the first innings, the early wickets saw Australia suffer a batting meltdown as they lost seven wickets. Before declaring on 89, Aussie batters were all over the place, as Bumrah ended with figures of 18/3, while Akash Deep (28/2) and Mohammed Siraj (36/2) were also amongst the wicket-takers. Pat Cummins was the top scorer with 22 off 10 while Alex Carey (20) and Travis Head (17) were the only other batters to get into double figures. At the time of writing, India were 8/0 as they were given a target of 275 runs to win in the two remaining sessions of the Gabba Test.

BGT 2024/25: Jasprit Bumrah breaks Kapil Dev's all-time record as Australia suffer batting meltdown on Day 5

Brisbane, Australia
Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah rewrote record books on Wednesday (Dec 18), adding another feather to his impressive hat. Playing on Day 5 of the Gabba Test of the Border Gawaskar Trophy, Bumrah broke Kapil Dev’s record for most wickets by an Indian on Australian soil. With two wickets in the second innings of Australia, Bumrah now has 52 scalps, making him the most successful Indian bowler Down Under.
<h2>Bumrah runs riot</h2>
Having started the day with the bat, Bumrah and Akash Deep added eight more runs before the latter was dismissed by Travis Head. With a lead of 185 runs, Australia came out to bat and they looked to make a good start to their innings. However, Bumrah was on the money for the visitors and scalped the wickets of Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) which saw him break Kapil’s record for most wickets.
Kapil had 51 wickets in 11 matches while Anil Kumble bagged 49 wickets in 10 matches during their tours Down Under.
<h2>Most Wickets on Australian Soil for India</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah – 53 Wickets
Kapil Dev – 51 Wickets
Anil Kumble – 49 Wickets
Ravichandran Ashwin - 40 Wickets
Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 Wickets
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<h2>Australia suffer batting meltdown</h2>
With a lead of 185 runs in the first innings, the early wickets saw Australia suffer a batting meltdown as they lost seven wickets. Before declaring on 89, Aussie batters were all over the place, as Bumrah ended with figures of 18/3, while Akash Deep (28/2) and Mohammed Siraj (36/2) were also amongst the wicket-takers.
Pat Cummins was the top scorer with 22 off 10 while Alex Carey (20) and Travis Head (17) were the only other batters to get into double figures.
At the time of writing, India were 8/0 as they were given a target of 275 runs to win in the two remaining sessions of the Gabba Test.

Playing on Day 5 of the Gabba Test, Jasprit Bumrah broke Kapil Dev’s record for most wickets by an Indian on Australian soil. With two wickets in the second innings of Australia, Bumrah now has 52 wickets, making him the most successful Indian bowler Down Under.



Brisbane, Australia Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah rewrote record books on Wednesday (Dec 18), adding another feather to his impressive hat. Playing on Day 5 of the Gabba Test of the Border Gawaskar Trophy, Bumrah broke Kapil Dev’s record for most wickets by an Indian on Australian soil. With two wickets in the second innings of Australia, Bumrah now has 52 scalps, making him the most successful Indian bowler Down Under. Bumrah runs riot Having started the day with the bat, Bumrah and Akash Deep added eight more runs before the latter was dismissed by Travis Head. With a lead of 185 runs, Australia came out to bat and they looked to make a good start to their innings. However, Bumrah was on the money for the visitors and scalped the wickets of Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) which saw him break Kapil’s record for most wickets. Kapil had 51 wickets in 11 matches while Anil Kumble bagged 49 wickets in 10 matches during their tours Down Under. Most Wickets on Australian Soil for India Jasprit Bumrah – 53 Wickets Kapil Dev – 51 Wickets Anil Kumble – 49 Wickets Ravichandran Ashwin - 40 Wickets Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 Wickets ALSO READ | Super League promoters reveal approaching FIFA, UEFA for official recognition Australia suffer batting meltdown With a lead of 185 runs in the first innings, the early wickets saw Australia suffer a batting meltdown as they lost seven wickets. Before declaring on 89, Aussie batters were all over the place, as Bumrah ended with figures of 18/3, while Akash Deep (28/2) and Mohammed Siraj (36/2) were also amongst the wicket-takers. Pat Cummins was the top scorer with 22 off 10 while Alex Carey (20) and Travis Head (17) were the only other batters to get into double figures. At the time of writing, India were 8/0 as they were given a target of 275 runs to win in the two remaining sessions of the Gabba Test.

Birthday boy Jasprit Bumrah became the first bowler this year and the third Indian seamer overall to complete 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. Bumrah unlocked this feat against Australia during day one of the second BGT Test (Day/Night Test) at the Adelaide Oval by picking their opener, Usman Khawaja, caught in the slips on 13. Meanwhile, Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan are the other two Indians who achieved this.

While Kapil did it twice (75 wickets in 1983 and 74 wickets in 1979), Zaheer bagged this milestone once (51 wickets in 2002). However, late Australian great Shane Warne topped the chart with 95 wickets in 2005.&nbsp;

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Bumrah featured in 11 Tests in 2024, missing just one, and despite India playing plenty of games at home this year, Bumrah pips the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, marking a stunning 2024 for him, where he even won the T20 World Cup in the Americas.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in the ongoing Test, Bumrah shared the new ball with Mohammed Siraj in the second innings, and unlike how it unfolded twice in the previous game, India failed to pick any wicket up front. But soon after, he provided India with the breakthrough; coming over the wicket to the left-handed Khawaja, Bumrah found a neat edge that went straight to the first slip as the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma grabbed it comfortably.

After electing to bowl first in this Pink-Ball Test, India got all out on 180, with Aussie quick Mitchell Starc returning with his best Test figures of 6/48. For the visitors, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with 42.&nbsp;

<h2>Bumrah back to his best</h2>

Bumrah captained India in the first BGT Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, picking eight for 72 across two innings, including a five-for in the first. Though he remained the ultimate thorn in the flesh for the Aussies, breaking their back in the series opener with early strikes, Bumrah impressed everyone with his leadership skills, helping India win the Test and draw first blood in the five-match marquee series.

With Rohit returning to the playing XI for the second Test, he took over the captaincy hat while Bumrah remains the leader of the pace attack.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Birthday boy Jasprit Bumrah became the first bowler this year and the third Indian seamer overall to complete 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. Bumrah unlocked this feat against Australia during day one of the second BGT Test (Day/Night Test) at the Adelaide Oval by picking their opener, Usman Khawaja, caught in the slips on 13.

Birthday boy Jasprit Bumrah became the first bowler this year and the third Indian seamer overall to complete 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. Bumrah unlocked this feat against Australia during day one of the second BGT Test (Day/Night Test) at the Adelaide Oval by picking their opener, Usman Khawaja, caught in the slips on 13. Meanwhile, Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan are the other two Indians who achieved this. While Kapil did it twice (75 wickets in 1983 and 74 wickets in 1979), Zaheer bagged this milestone once (51 wickets in 2002). However, late Australian great Shane Warne topped the chart with 95 wickets in 2005. ALSO READ: BGT 2024/25: Mitchell Starc wreaks havoc in Adelaide with maiden fifer against Team India Bumrah featured in 11 Tests in 2024, missing just one, and despite India playing plenty of games at home this year, Bumrah pips the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, marking a stunning 2024 for him, where he even won the T20 World Cup in the Americas. Meanwhile, in the ongoing Test, Bumrah shared the new ball with Mohammed Siraj in the second innings, and unlike how it unfolded twice in the previous game, India failed to pick any wicket up front. But soon after, he provided India with the breakthrough; coming over the wicket to the left-handed Khawaja, Bumrah found a neat edge that went straight to the first slip as the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma grabbed it comfortably. After electing to bowl first in this Pink-Ball Test, India got all out on 180, with Aussie quick Mitchell Starc returning with his best Test figures of 6/48. For the visitors, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with 42. Bumrah back to his best Bumrah captained India in the first BGT Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, picking eight for 72 across two innings, including a five-for in the first. Though he remained the ultimate thorn in the flesh for the Aussies, breaking their back in the series opener with early strikes, Bumrah impressed everyone with his leadership skills, helping India win the Test and draw first blood in the five-match marquee series. With Rohit returning to the playing XI for the second Test, he took over the captaincy hat while Bumrah remains the leader of the pace attack. (With inputs from agencies)

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