Mankading involves the bowler running the non-striker out after the latter has backed out of his crease before the bowler delivering the ball. The rule has been controversial ever since, with many opining that it violates the spirit of the game, while some think otherwise.

What happened between Kapil Dev and Sarika who were once dating and almost tied the knot?

In an exclusive interview with Asianet Newsable, wicketkeeping legend Syed Kirmani recalls Kapil Dev's 175 not out against Zimbabwe in 1983 World Cup. Today (June 18), 37 years ago, Kapil hit India's first-ever ODI hundred. It was an epic knock in Tunbridge Wells, England

In Australia, streets have been named after Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Virat Kohli and other cricketers. Details here

Taking to Twitter, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh had posted a picture of him recreating the "Nataraj shot" as former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev

• Rangana Herath picked up yet another ten-wicket haul against Pakistan as Sri Lanka secured a dramatic 21-run win in the first Test at Abu Dhabi
• Herath is the first bowler in history to take over 100-wickets against Pakistan in Test History with 101 wickets against them
• The previous record was held by Kapil Dev at 99 wickets

• The film will chronicle India's 1983 Cricket World Cup win under Dev's captainship when the Men in Blue defeated West Indies in the final to clinch their first-ever World Cup trophy.
• The movie will reportedly be backed by Phantom films, co-owned by filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena.