The Indian women’s cricket team ended decades of anticipation on Sunday night by scripting history — defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final to lift their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title. The victory not only brought immense pride to the nation but also revived memories of India’s iconic 1983 men’s World Cup […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik recently took fans on a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes journey through the iconic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Museum at Lord’s Cricket Ground—the sacred “Home of Cricket.” In a video shared by Star Sports, Karthik didn’t just walk through the corridors of the historic venue—he walked through time, memory, and emotion. “Welcome to […]

On June 25th 1983, Indian cricket was changed altogether. Against all odds, an underdog side led by a 24-year-old Kapil Dev stunned the mighty West Indies, who had been dominating the competitions in the previous editions (1975 and 1979). India winning the World Cup was more than silverware; it transformed the sport into a religion […]

The enduring diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have inevitably influenced their cricketing rivalry, making every encounter a spectacle of intense anticipation and global attention. The complex dynamic between the two nations often transcends the cricket field, shaped significantly by political and social narratives over the decades. This connection between cricket and India’s foreign policy […]

Members of the 1983 World Cup-winning cricket team have expressed their concerns over the recent protests by wrestlers, urging them not to take hasty actions and hoping for a resolution to their grievances. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia have been demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Birj Bhushan […]

Thirty-nine years ago, on 25th June 1983, Indian cricket team had achieved a new higher level after winning their first cricket World Cup trophy under Kapil Dev’s captaincy. At the famous Lord’s stadium, Indian cricket team held the trophy after beating the two-time World Champions West Indies in the final game by 43 runs. Incidentally, […]

Cricket and Bollywood go hand in hand. While we often see players getting married to Bollywood actors, making biopics have become common too. Recently, famous Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer movie “83” has been released in theatres and as expected, it has done quite well on the box-office. The movie has made […]

The Indian team under the captaincy of Kapil Dev win the maiden World Cup in 1983 in England. The members of the winning squad were reduced to tears while sharing anecdotes from the title-winning campaign during a special show conducted by India Today and it was hosted by their consulting editor Rajdeep Sardesai. The India […]

Legendary Indian cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar has grabbed the attention of Indian cricket fans with his latest Instagram post. He took it to his official handle to share a picture with his former teammates from the World Cup 1983. He was seen spending a gala time alongside Kapil Dev and Mohinder Amarnath in the picture. Gavaskar’s […]

On the 38th anniversary of Team India’s 1983 World Cup win, the Kapil Dev-led side recalled the triumphant journey in the UK when they defeated West Indies at teh iconic Lord’s with NDTV. During the chat, the squad highlighted key moments such as Kapil Dev’s running backward catch to send back  Viv Richards in the […]