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"Fenkon Toh Aise Fenko...": Indian Cricket Stars Doff Hat To Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra stunned the entire country with the gold medal in the javelin throw event of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Sunday. The 25-year-old became the first Indian to clinch a gold medal in the prestigious tournament. Neeraj recorded a distance of 88.17m and 87.73m and defeated Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who finished at the second place. Wishes have been pouring in from all over the country and the Indian cricket fraternity also did not shy away from congratulating Neeraj.

"Entire Team Will Suffer...": Kapil Dev Warns Team India Over Injured Stars' Participation Without Game-time

Former India captain Kapil Dev has backed the selections of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming Asia Cup. Both Rahul and Iyer have been out of action due to their respective injuries. Iyer suffered a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year and has been out of action since then. Rahul, on the other hand, has been on the sidelines since picking up and injury during IPL 2023. While Iyer has fully recovered from his injury, Rahul has picked a niggle, but could be back to full fitness before India's second game in the Asia Cup.

How Many Domestic Matches Have Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Played? Asks Unimpressed Kapil Dev

A firm believer in the powers of domestic cricket, India legend Kapil Dev isn't happy seeing senior Indian players not grinding in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and other local tournaments. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, etc. have all seen their forms being questioned over different intervals of time. Kapil is of the opinion that all top players must play a reasonable amount of domestic cricket, as such a step doesn't just their form but also boosts their team's chances of doing well.

"Rohit Sharma Is Good But...": Kapil Dev's Intriguing Message To Indian Team

The England cricket team has truly revolutionised the manner in which Test cricket is played. The Ashes 2023 series was dubbed one of the most enthralling cricketing series to have been played in recent times. The impact of 'BazBall', the style of play that the England team has adopted, is such that talks of implementing the same philosophy in other teams is also gaining momentum. In fact, India's legendary captain Kapil Dev feels Rohit Sharma's men should also play in the same manner.

On Kapil Dev's "Arrogance" Remark, Ravindra Jadeja's Sharp Response

Indian cricket great Kapil Dev didn't filter his words as he criticised the Indian team for his underperformance, especially in ICC events. After the 2nd ODI against West Indies concluded with a defeat for the Indian team, Kapil's comments criticising the team went viral. The 1983 World Cup-winning India captain suggested that the money that came with the Indian Premier League has brought a sense of arrogance in the players. However, Ravindra Jadeja quashed such allegations, saying there's no arrogance in the Indian team.

"If I Were Board President...": Kapil Dev's Word Of Caution To BCCI On Team's Schedule

Team India has been facing severe criticism after their experiment to bench skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli, miserably failed during the second ODI against West Indies. The visitors were led by all-rounder Hardik Pandya and were bundled out for just 181 runs. Later, West Indies comfortably chased down the target in just 36.4 over with six wickets in hand. 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has been critical about Team India's performance as the clock for the upcoming ODI World Cup is ticking.

"Pakistan Se Nahi Haarna": Kapil Dev Sums Up Drama Around Indo-Pak World Cup Match

India and Pakistan don't play each other too often but the hype around the contest is as fierce as ever. With the two teams now set to face each other in the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup this year, the chatter around the subject is intense. In an interview, when legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev was asked if there's 'too much pressure' around Indo-Pak cricket match, highlited a different aspect of the game, explaining where the pressure in such games actually come from.

"A Little Bit Of Injury, You Will Play IPL But Not For India": Kapil Dev's Scathing Attack At Stars

A true legend in Indian cricket, Kapil Dev isn't known to mince his words when it comes to sharing his opinions on raging topics in the Gentlemen's Game. The 1983 World Cup winner isn't a pleased man, having seen how Indian cricket has evolved over the last few years. With injuries to key players hurting the team's performances in mega events, Kapil questioned the commitments of Indian stars, suggesting they would not mind playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) with minor injuries but when it comes to doing the same for the national team, they would prefer to sit out.

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"Fenkon Toh Aise Fenko...": Indian Cricket Stars Doff Hat To Neeraj Chopra

"Entire Team Will Suffer...": Kapil Dev Warns Team India Over Injured Stars' Participation Without Game-time

How Many Domestic Matches Have Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Played? Asks Unimpressed Kapil Dev

"Rohit Sharma Is Good But...": Kapil Dev's Intriguing Message To Indian Team

On Kapil Dev's "Arrogance" Remark, Ravindra Jadeja's Sharp Response

"If I Were Board President...": Kapil Dev's Word Of Caution To BCCI On Team's Schedule

"Pakistan Se Nahi Haarna": Kapil Dev Sums Up Drama Around Indo-Pak World Cup Match

"A Little Bit Of Injury, You Will Play IPL But Not For India": Kapil Dev's Scathing Attack At Stars