Cricket history

Kapil Dev-Sunil Gavaskar Controversy Fight Kolkata Test

Image Source: Google

When Titans Clashed: Kapil Dev vs Sunil Gavaskar And The BCCI’s Intervention

By Charanpal Singh Sobti May 15, 2025 • 09:43 AM View: 24228

Cricket Tales: In the modern era of Indian cricket, Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar stand out as two of the game's most iconic figures. Gavaskar, known for his classical batting technique, was the epitome of a pure batsman, while Kapil Dev, a genuine fast bowler who evolved into a world-class all-rounder, brought a new dimension to Indian cricket.

Look through any list of infamous player feuds, and you’re unlikely to find a mention of a Kapil-Gavaskar conflict. Yet, a clash did exist—one that involved no abuse, no physical altercation, and no official reprimands. It was a silent rivalry, simmering beneath the surface for years.

Related Cricket News on Cricket history

Five Great Australia-Pakistan Cricket Moments

Five-time champions Australia renew their cricketing rivalry with Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru on Friday. AFP Sport takes a look at five memorable performances and moments betw ...

By AFP News

2 years ago
Five Memorable India-West Indies Test Matches

The West Indies still hold the advantage over India in Test matches with a 30-23 record despite their decline as a cricketing powerhouse in the last two decades. As the ...

By AFP News

2 years ago
England v Australia: The Story Of Ashes

England and Australia will renew their storied rivalry on Friday in the first Test of the latest Ashes series at Edgbaston. But what exactly are the Ashes and why does the ...

By AFP News

2 years ago
T20 World Cup Flashback - A Look At The Previous Editions

2007 – India become inaugural winners after final over heroics against Pakistan The first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup may have only lasted 13 days but there was no shortage ...

By Rishabh Gautam

3 years ago
The Ashoka Lion Emblem Needs To Return In Indian Cricket Caps

The Indian Test cap started off with the round emblem with a star and then went on to have three lions, the Ashoka chakra. ...

By IANS News

3 years ago
Asia Cup: A Brief History Of Asia's Coveted Cricket Tournament

Asia Cup 2022 is set to be played in UAE from 27th August. The Asia Cup tournament has been played 14 times till now. India has won the Asia Cup ...

By Rishabh Gautam

3 years ago
Cricket Tales - From India's Comeback In 2007 To West Indies' Dominance, A Brief History Of T20 World…

Rohit Sharma-led team India will compete in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Let's have a look at the history of the T20 World Cups. ...

By Rishabh Gautam

3 years ago
Cricket Tales - Sachin Tendulkar, A Name Forever Etched With Cricket In Commonwealth Games

Cricket Tales - Sachin Tendulkar, A Name Forever Etched With Cricket In Commonwealth Games. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman went along under the leadership of ...

By Nitesh Pratap

3 years ago
Indian Cricket Landmark Moments - First Wicket

Let's take a look at who took the first Test, ODI, T20I wicket for India. ...

By Sahil Mathur

4 years ago
Indian Cricket Landmark Moments - First Five & Ten Wicket Haul

Let's take a look at Indian Cricket's landmark moment - first five-wicket haul and ten-wicket haul for India. ...

By Sahil Mathur

4 years ago
Indian Cricket Landmark Moments: First Ever ODI Match

Let's take a look at India's landmark moment - the first-ever ODI match vs England in 1974. ...

By Sahil Mathur

4 years ago
How Have Balls Per Over Changed Throughout The History Of Cricket?

The laws and rules of cricket have changed throughout the history of the game ever since its inception in the late 1700s. However, back then there were no standard rules ...

By Sahil Mathur

4 years ago
Bob Appleyard: Cricketer Who Endured Miserable Childhood To Excel

Former England cricketer Bob Appleyard, who suffered a miserable childhood -- including the loss of his father, stepmother and two sisters in a gas leak when he was 15 -- ...

By IANS News

4 years ago
Cricket History: When A Test Match Finished After 12 Days

In the period between the two World Wars, there arose a concept of timeless cricket Tests. In other words, matches played to a finish without any time restrictions. The most ...

By IANS News

4 years ago