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Chetan Sharma
Sat, August 17 2013
Kapil Dev says his coach Desh Prem Azad taught him to be honest on the field
Former India skipper and legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev acknowledged the effort of his coach Desh Prem Azad taught him to be honest on the field and said that he was responsible for teaching him the value of discipline at an early age and instilling the never-say-die attitude.
Sat, August 17 2013
Kapil Dev’s coach Desh Prem Azad cremated today
Dronacharya awardee Desh Prem Azad, coach of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, was cremated in Chandigarh on Saturday in the presence of a large number of sportspersons and administrators.
Sat, August 23 2014
India vs Pakistan: A rivalry that transcends the cricket field
It is a dead game on paper, but the reality is contrasting. Nishad Pai Vaidya unravels the India-Pakistan rivalry as they face-off at the ICC Champions Trophy 2013.
Fri, June 10 2016
Dilip Vengsarkar masterminds India’s first-ever Test victory at Lord’s
India finally won a Test at Lord's on their 11th attempt, thanks to a spectacular century by Dilip Vengsarkar — his third on the hallowed ground.
Mon, January 14 2013
I want an Indian to break my record: Narendra Hirwani
On January 14, 1988, 18-year-old Indian leg-spinner Narendra Hirwani took eight wickets on debut to bundle out the West Indies for 184 at Chennai in the first innings and then scalped eight more in the second innings the next day.
Mon, October 31 2016
World Cup 1987: Chetan Sharma takes first World Cup hat-trick before Sunil Gavaskar blitzkrieg
For the first time in the history of the World Cup, the Man of the Match award was shared on this day on October 31, 1987.
Tue, September 15 2015
Chetan Sharma slams century at No 4 after crossing 20 just once in 56 previous ODIs!
Chetan Sharma, promoted to No 4 in the batting order on this day 23 years ago, surprised everyone by scoring a century and pulling off an incredible win against England. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the astonishing innings with its thrilling last moments.
Fri, November 11 2011
Sports ministry sanction assistance to former coach Desh Prem Azad
Sport Minister Ajay Maken has sanctioned ex-gratia assistance of Rs 3,44,703 to Dronacharya awardee cricket coach Desh Prem Azad from the National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons.
Tue, July 19 2011
Praveen should be the third seamer, feels Chetan Sharma
By Dharmendra Pant
Former India seamer Chetan Sharma feels that Praveen Kumar with his ability to swing should be the third seamer after Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma during the first Test against England at the Lord's.
Fri, March 21 2014
Surinder Khanna remembers India’s 1984 Asia Cup win at Sharjah
Surinder Khanna, one of the chief architects of India’s Asia Cup win in 1984.