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"All Thanks To Kapil Dev...": Sunil Gavaskar's Ultimate Revelation As Mohammed Siraj Shows India's Pace Might Yet Again

Mohammed Siraj's six-wicket haul against South Africa in the first session of the second Test in Cape Town once again showed India's pace might. Apart from Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Muesh Kumar took two wickets each. It was yet another proof of Indian pace bowling being one of the best in the world. In a straight spell of nine overs, Siraj picked a career-best 6 for 15 as the South African batters made a beeline back to the dug-out, unable to counter the disconcerting bounce and the movement, both inward and outward, that he extracted off the surface.

"Don't Keep So Much Hope": Kapil Dev's Straight Talk On India's Cricket World Cup Campaign

Excess hype often leads to broken hearts and hence it is always necessary to strike a balance, legendary Kapil Dev said on Tuesday in context of India's six-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the World Cup final earlier this month. The 1983 World Cup winning skipper said that the Indian fans should refrain from creating too much pressure and treat cricket just as another sport.

"What We Didn't Understand...": 'Disappointed' Kapil Dev's Message To India After Cricket World Cup Loss

The disappointment of Indian cricket team's loss in the Cricket World Cup final still hurts the fans. More so, because the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team was firing on all cylinders till the semi-finals. It had the best batter in the tournament in Virat Kohli, it also had the best bowler in the tournament in Mohammed Shami. Yet, when it mattered the most, Australia trumped India in the Cricket World Cup final on November 19 to break a billion hearts.

"Rohit Sharma You Are...": Kapil Dev Shares Images Of Teary-Eyed India Captain And Writes This

1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev showered praises on skipper Rohit Sharma telling him to keep his spirits high as India stands with him. After putting India to bat in the World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rohit ensured that the Men in Blue got off to a flying start with his blistering knock of 47 off 31 balls. But Maxwell's wicked spin and Travis Head's sensational catch brought an end to Rohit's time on the field. From that point, the free-flowing boundaries became a rarity as the rest of the batters struggled to find the fence.

India vs Australia - "Wasn't Invited For World Cup 2023 Final," Claims Kapil Dev

Former India captain Kapil Dev on Sunday claimed that he was not invited to the World Cup final between the hosts and Australia here. Kapil, who led India to their maiden ODI World Cup title in 1983, said he wanted to travel for the game with the rest of his teammates.

Chandigarh Dhaba Owner's Free Food Promise If India Win World Cup

Ahead of the Final match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, Narendra Singh a dhaba owner in Ahmedabad said that he will serve free 'curry chawal' if the 'Men in Blue' win the extravagant tournament. Speaking to ANI, Narendra said that he has been following the Cricket World Cup since 1983 when former Indian skipper Kapil Dev got hold of the prestigious trophy for the first time.

Cricket World Cup: Comparison Of Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni And Rohit Sharma As Captains

Rohit Sharma became the eighth captain to lead Team India in the ODI World Cups when he marshalled his troops in the 2023 edition of the quadrennial showpiece on home soil. Known for his adept batting skills, Rohit Sharma showcased not only his ability to score runs consistently but also demonstrated a strategic and adaptive leadership style throughout the competition. Rohit Sharma has shown an astute cricketing mind by keeping a balance between aggression and composure. The recent nine-match winning streak in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has prompted comparisons between him and the other Indian World Cup-winning captains, Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni.

Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli: Decoding The Three Masters Of Indian Cricket

Indian cricket has been served by numerous greats over the years but only a few come close to the stature of legends Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Kapil Dev's captaincy defined a new era, Sachin Tendulkar's batting prowess is unmatched and Virat Kohli's exploits with the bat as well as his aggressive captaincy style brought a renewed vigour to the Indian team. Together, their contributions over the years have elevated Indian cricket to another level. Although the trio represent different eras of Indian cricket, we take a look at the various facets of the three Indian superstars.

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"All Thanks To Kapil Dev...": Sunil Gavaskar's Ultimate Revelation As Mohammed Siraj Shows India's Pace Might Yet Again

"Don't Keep So Much Hope": Kapil Dev's Straight Talk On India's Cricket World Cup Campaign

"What We Didn't Understand...": 'Disappointed' Kapil Dev's Message To India After Cricket World Cup Loss

"Rohit Sharma You Are...": Kapil Dev Shares Images Of Teary-Eyed India Captain And Writes This

India vs Australia - "Wasn't Invited For World Cup 2023 Final," Claims Kapil Dev

Chandigarh Dhaba Owner's Free Food Promise If India Win World Cup

Cricket World Cup: Comparison Of Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni And Rohit Sharma As Captains

Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli: Decoding The Three Masters Of Indian Cricket