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On June 25, 1983, Kapil Dev's India achieved an improbable victory against the West Indies, securing their first ICC World Cup. This historic win at Lord's dramatically altered India's cricketing trajectory, inspiring a generation, including a young Sachin Tendulkar. The veteran shared a touching account of the same on his X handle.

Greg Chappell lauded Rishabh Pant's explosive batting in the recent Test match against England, comparing his game-changing impact to that of former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist. Pant's twin centuries at Headingley, a feat matched only by Andy Flower previously, showcased his fearless approach and ability to keep bowlers on their toes.

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.