Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin talks about the lavish praise he got after he surpassed Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test wickets to become India's second-highest wicket-take for the country after Anil Kumble.

He sent a bouquet, handwritten note: Ravichandran Ashwin thanks Kapil Dev for 'sweet' gesture

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India thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs to achieve a humungous win in the series opener of the two-match Test series on Sunday (March 06). Accounting for as many as 16 wickets on Day 3, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team were on a roll as they stormed past the hapless Islanders to claim a 1-0 lead in the series.

R Ashwin is an all-time great: Rohit hails spinner after he becomes India's 2nd highest wicket-taker in Tests

Ravichandran Ashwin has become India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev. Ashwin achieved the remarkable feat after dismissing Charith Asalanka during Sri Lanka's second innings on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test between the two sides at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on Sunday.

R Ashwin surpasses Kapil Dev to become India's 2nd highest wicket-taker in Tests

All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday equalled Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test wickets. Ashwin achieved the feat on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka here in Mohali.

India vs Sri Lanka: Ravichandran Ashwin equals Kapil Dev's record of 434 Test wickets

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continued his brilliant run with the willow on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on Saturday.

Ravindra Jadeja breaks Kapil Dev's record with unbeaten 175 in 1st Test against Sri Lanka

R Ashwin is gearing up for the commencement of the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka, which gets underway on March 04 in Mohali. Ashwin was last seen in action on the 22-yard cricket strip during India's tour of South Africa.

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has urged the Indian team management to end their quest of finding a fast-bowling all-rounder who can contribute in both departments.

Talking about it since Kapil Dev: Gautam Gambhir urges India to move on from search of a pace all-rounder

Indian cricket is not at its best at the moment. Following the Virat Kohli-led Indian team's shambolic performance in the 2021 T20 World Cup, held in the UAE, many changes took place in the Indian cricket.

Pick up the phone and talk: Kapil Dev opines on Virat Kohli vs BCCI row, says 'put country, team before self'

Former India captain and legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev has backed Virat Kohli over his decision to step down as the Test captain of the Indian cricket team. Kohli on Saturday (January 15) confirmed that he will not be leading India in Tests going forward after the team's 2-1 defeat in the recently-concluded Test series against South Africa.

Virat Kohli will have to give up his ego and play under a youngster to help Indian team: Kapil Dev

Three weeks after it hit theatres, Kabir Khan's sports drama '83' has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office. The film, based on the Indian cricket team's win at the 1983 World Cup, earned Rs 100.

Ranveer Singh's '83' crosses Rs 100 cr mark at domestic box office

If you are one of those who haven't yet watched '83' on the big screen and are waiting for its digital release, you will have to wait longer. Kabir Khan's cricket drama '83' featuring Ranveer Singh as the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev will not be released on OTT platform anytime soon.

Missed watching '83' on the big screen? Here's when the makers plan to release it on OTT

After Day 2 being washed out, India and South Africa resumed the first Test on Day 3 on Tuesday (December 28). An action-packed day came to an end with 18 wickets falling during the course of the day's play as Mohammed Shami and Lungi Ngidi attained five-fers for their respective sides.

Ind vs SA, 1st Test: Md Shami joins elite list of Indian pacers with 200 wickets during Day 3 in Centurion

Ranveer Singh has bowled over cricket fans across the nation with his perfect portrayal of Kapil Dev's character in the superhit movie '83' which has been garnering praise from all corners.

'How will you do Kapil Dev's action?': Ranveer recalls interaction with Sachin, Hardik during 83 training

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer '83' has created a lot of buzz across the nation and has become the talk of the town. The much-anticipated film hit the theatres on Friday (December 24) and fans have been flocking the cinemas to relive one of India's most iconic victories in their cricketing history.

Virat Kohli in awe of 83: Couldn't have relived most iconic moment of Indian cricket in a better manner

The Indian cricket team's journey to their maiden World Cup triumph in 1983 has been documented to perfection in the Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer '83' which hit the theatres on Friday (December 24).

83 movie: Kapil Dev reveals why Indian team slept empty stomach after winning the 1983 World Cup

As they say, nothing unites India as much as cricket and Bollywood and when you get the two most popular things together - you know you have a winner in hand. Filmmaker Kabir Khan has always been known for his deft handling of important subjects like cross-border terrorism and turning it into entertaining, wholesome blockbusters.

'83' review: Ranveer Singh and his men smash it out of the park with this glorious chapter of history

Kapil Dev-led Team India created history when they went onto win the country's maiden World Cup during the 1983 edition in England. Back then, not many had given India any chance to proceed further into the tournament after their flop performances in the first two editions, in 1975 and 1979.

Syed Kirmani recalls Kapil Dev's majestic 175* in must-win WC game vs Zimbabwe before '83' hits screens

By now the whole world knows that Ranveer Singh plays the legendary Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan’s '83'. What is not known to the world as yet is that the original Kapil Dev has a cameo in the film.

Here’s how Kapil Dev & his daughter are a part '83'

Kabir Khan’s '83' recreating the events leading up to Indi's victory in the cricket World Cup Series is one of the most talked-about films in recent times. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone who play legendary cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife Romi are hoping to leap one-up on their hat-trick of Bhansali-helmed superhits—'Ram Leela', 'Bajirao Mastani' and 'Padmaavat'.

5 reasons why Kabir Khan's '83' is the most anticipated film of the season

Fans are all set to take a trip down memory lane when Ranveer Singh-starrer 83 hits the theatres on (Saturday) December 24. The film traces the story of India's unforgettable maiden cricket World Cup triumph in 1983 when the Kapil Dev-led side beat the mighty West Indies in the final at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground to script history.

Kapil Dev, Madan Lal recall story of 'revenge' against Viv Richards in 1983 World Cup final - WATCH

Virat Kohli-led Team India are currently in South Africa and are gearing up for their three-match Test series opener versus the Proteas, which gets underway on December 26 in Centurion.

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Miracles do not happen every day, but sometimes, they alter the course of history. On June 25th, 1983, a miracle occurred on the hallowed grounds of Lord's cricket stadium.

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