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Time of India
4 hours ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Just like Kapil Dev in 1983'; Yograj Singh urges new skipper Shubman Gill to emulate legend
Shubman Gill has been asked to emulate 1983 Kapil Dev (Image via X/@ICC & BCCI) India is set to turn a new page in Test cricket as Shubman Gill steps in as the youngest captain of the red-ball side, taking charge of a team suddenly without some of its longstanding batting pillars - Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - who both called time on their Test careers last month. Ahead of Gill's first assignment in the high-stakes series against England, which is underway at Headingley, former India cricketer Yograj Singh has urged the young leader to channel the spirit of Kapil Dev's inspirational leadership from India's historic 1983 World Cup triumph. "Shubman has to lead from the front," Yograj told ANI, making no effort to conceal his expectations from the new skipper. "A few days ago, I was talking to Yuvraj Singh about Abhishek (Sharma) and Shubman Gill. Yuvraj said he would have to lead from the front. As Shubman Gill goes out to bat, he has to stay at the crease for the maximum time. When a captain leads from the front, and scores runs, it's important for Shubman to set a target of 100, 200 or 300. He has to lead from the front. He also has to take everyone forward together, just like Kapil Dev did in the 1983 World Cup. I believe India will win the series," he said. Poll Do you believe Shubman Gill can successfully lead the Indian Test team as its youngest captain? Yes, he has the potential. No, he lacks experience. India's fresh-look Test squad not only lacks its batting stalwarts but will also have to cope without off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who bowed out of international cricket midway through the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The team now rests its hopes on a youthful core with a diverse skill set to fill the vacuum left by its seasoned performers. Nick Knight EXCLUSIVE: On Shubman Gill and absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in England However, the toss did not favour Gill on his debut as Test captain, with England skipper Ben Stokes opting to bowl first — a move in line with the Headingley tradition of exploiting early conditions. As India embarks on its first full-fledged Test series in this new era, the onus will be on Gill not just to accumulate big runs, but to inspire and unite a team ib transition — a task Yograj Singh believes is well within the youngster's grasp if he bats long, leads boldly, and channels the same belief that propelled Kapil Dev's men to World Cup immortality four decades ago. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
United News of India
17 hours ago
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- United News of India
'Felt strange': Kapil Dev on Pataudi Trophy being renamed Anderson-Tendulkar
New Delhi, June 19 (UNI) Legendary India all rounder Kapil Dev has expressed surprise at the Pataudi Trophy for India-England Test matches being renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, describing the development as "strange." The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to rename the Test series hosted by England against India to honour Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar and legendry English fast bowler James Anderson. "It feels a little strange… like, does this also happen? But that's okay, everything works in cricket. At the end of the day, there is no difference. Cricket is cricket. The cricket on the field should be the same," said Dev on Wednesday. He was speaking at an event organised by Three Sixty to commemorate his iconic 175 not out against Zimbabwe during a 1983 World Cup match at Tunbridge Wells. The earlier name, the Pataudi Trophy, was instituted in 2007 in honour of the legendary Indian batsman and captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. The decision was questioned by many as the illustrious Pataudi family has deep ties to both Indian and English cricket. While Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi is the only Test cricketer to have played for both England and India, his son Mansur captained India and played county cricket in England. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi is rated as one of the best Indian captain of all time, and it was under his stewartship that India achieved their first overseas Test victory against New Zealand in 1967. As per reports, even Sachin Tendulkar and ICC chairman Jay Shah are attempting to convince the ECB to reverse their decision to rename the Trophy. The ECB has, however, retained the Pataudi Medal for Excellence, which will be awarded to the winning captain of the series. The five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test series will commence on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. UNI RKM SSP
Mint
a day ago
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- Mint
Kapil Dev breaks silence on Anderson-Tendulkar trophy controversy; ‘feels a little strange, does this also happen?'
Legendary Kapil Dev has finally broken his silence on the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy controversy before the start of India's five-match Test series against England. The controversy stemmed when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) renamed the Pataudi Trophy - to be awarded to the winner of the Test series hosted by England against India - as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, thus honouring two legends of the game. India have been touring England since 1932 but the Pataudi Trophy - in honour of former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi and his father Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi - first came into picture when the Indian team led by Rahul Dravid won their only second Test series win over England in England in 2007. Sachin Tendulkar was also a part of that team. Like many others, Kapil Dev, also drew a strange reaction. 'It feels a little strange… like, does this also happen? But that's okay, everything works in cricket,' said the 1983 World Cup-winning former India captain at a event on Wednesday in New Delhi. "At the end of the day, there is no difference. Cricket is cricket. The cricket on the field should be the same," said the 66-year-old. The idea of Pataudi Trophy was first conceived in 2007 by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to pay tribute to the contributions of the Pataudi family and mark the 75th anniversary of India's first Test against England in 1932. While Iftikhar Ali Khan represented both India and England nd is the only cricketer to do so, his son Mansur Ali Khan also made a mark for himself for India. Both had captained India.
NDTV
a day ago
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- NDTV
"Does This Also Happen?": Kapil Dev's Honest Take On Pataudi Trophy Name-Changing Row
Legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday expressed his surprise at the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy into the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, calling the decision "strange." Hosts England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recently rechristened the Pataudi Trophy -- awarded to the winner of the Test series hosted by England against India -- as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, in honour of the two legends of the game. "It feels a little strange… like, does this also happen? But that's okay, everything works in cricket. "At the end of the day, there is no difference. Cricket is cricket. The cricket on the field should be the same," Kapil said on the sidelines of an event organised by Three Sixty to commemorate his iconic unbeaten 175 during the 1983 World Cup match against Zimbabwe at Tunbridge Wells. The rebranding of the trophy, which was earlier named in honour of former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi has drawn criticism from the likes of Sunil Gavaskar who called it disturbing. The Pataudi Trophy was instituted in 2007 as the coveted prize for the winner of the series between the two teams on English soil. The trophy is steeped in history as the Pataudis have deep ties to the India-England cricketing landscape. Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansur both captained India and both played county cricket in England. While the name of the series has changed, the Pataudi legacy will still feature in some form — the captain of the winning team will now be awarded a special medal bearing the Pataudi name. India, entering a new era in Test cricket without stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin, will begin a five-match series in England under the leadership of newly-appointed Shubman Gill. Kapil advised the 25-year-old to express himself. "There are no expectations. Just go, play, express yourself. That's more important," Kapil said. June 18 marks the 42nd anniversary of Kapil's magnificent hundred and Three Sixty, a premium homegrown lifestyle brand and design studio, celebrated the occasion by launching a limited edition item. The 66-year-old brought the bat he used on that day at Tunbridge Wells where he lifted India from 17 for 5 to 266. "I don't have a lot of things about cricket. I have given them away but I do have this bat which is my daughter's bat. "It's a special day for me but I don't remember much about it. Those who are watching the game tend to remember it more about it than those playing it, because we are so focussed on playing the match," Kapil said. "But when people talk about it, it brings back memories and it feels very good." Reflecting on the collaboration, Viaksh Gupta, Founder of Three Sixty said, "Greatness is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. This partnership with Kapil Dev sir echoes our belief in resilience, excellence, and timeless craftsmanship."
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First Post
a day ago
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Kapil Dev in disbelief over Pataudi Trophy being renamed Anderson-Tendulkar: 'Does this also happen?'
Besides reacting on Pataudi Trophy being renamed to Anderson-Tendulkar, legendary Kapil Dev also sent a message to Indian captain Shubman Gill. read more Former Indian captain Kapil Dev is in disbelief that the Pataudi Trophy has been renamed to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ahead of the upcoming England-India five-match Test series . The trophy for the Test series hosted by England against India was renamed to Pataudi Trophy in 2007 to honour former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi and his father, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, both captained India and also played county cricket in India. Considering their deep-rooted relationship with England, the trophy was named the Pataudi Trophy. However, now, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to change the name to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Kapil Dev feeling 'strange' at Pataudi Trophy being renamed Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev, who led the team to its first World Cup trophy in England, was asked about the name change of the trophy at a recent event. Kapil Dev expressed disbelief at the renaming of the trophy but added that, in the end, cricket is what matters. 'It feels a little strange… like, does this also happen? But that's okay, everything works in cricket. At the end of the day, there is no difference. Cricket is cricket. The cricket on the field should be the same,' Kapil Dev said. Also Read | Gautam Gambhir: With rising influence and senior exits, India coach faces his toughest test yet The name change was also criticised by fans, followed by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar reportedly intervening to convince the ECB to preserve Pataudi's legacy and keep his name attached to the series. The latest media reports state that the winning captain of the series will be given the Pataudi Medal for Excellence. Coming to the matches. The series starts at Leeds on 20 June and it will be a tough Test for Shubman Gill, who has been handed over the captaincy after Rohit Sharma's retirement. Team India is also without Virat Kohli, who recently retired from the longer format. Also Read: Kapil Dev has advised Gill to play fearless cricket and not be bothered about the expectations. 'There are no expectations. Just go, play, express yourself. That's more important,' Kapil said.
