Kapil Dev Statement On The Exclusion Of Bangladeshi Players From The PGTI Tour: Great cricketer and PGTI President Kapil Dev said on Monday, January 5, 2026, that no decision has been taken yet regarding the participation of Bangladeshi players in the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided not to send its team for the T20 World Cup to be held in India next month in February due to security reasons and after the advice of its government. Earlier, IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had decided to remove Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the team on the instructions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Kapil Dev gave statement on exclusion of Bangladeshi players from PGTI Tour

When asked about the possibility of excluding Bangladeshi players from the PGTI Tour, Kapil Dev said, ‘We will talk about it. No decision has been taken yet. Many prominent golfers from Bangladesh, including Jamal Hossain, Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman and Mohammad Akbar Hossain, play on the PGTI Tour. At the same time, Kapil Dev refused to comment on the latest decision of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) which wrote a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 1983 World Cup-winning captain was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the inauguration of PGTI’s franchise-based golf league ’72 The League’.

Statement also given on development of golf in India

Kapil Dev said that India needs a team-based structure for the development of golf. He also gave the example of changes in Indian cricket after the Indian Premier League. He said, ‘I used to play cricket which is a team game whereas golf is an individual game but India needs a team format in golf also.’ He further said, ‘The change that took place in Indian cricket after the arrival of the Indian Premier League, we want to do the same in golf through this league.’

Former Indian captain and legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev is currently playing in the prestigious golf tournaments. He is the President of PGTI i.e. Professional Golf Tour. Bangladeshi players also play in this tournament. In such a situation, when he was asked whether Bangladeshi players would also be excluded from PGTI, he said that we will talk about it. No decision has been taken yet.

Many Bangladeshi players play in PGTI

Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided not to send its team for the T20 World Cup in India next month. BCB has taken this decision after excluding Mustafizur Rahman from IPL. In such a situation, there is talk of excluding Bangladeshi players from PGTI also.

When asked about the possibility of excluding Bangladeshi players from the PGTI Tour, Kapil Dev said, ,We will talk about this. No decision has been taken yet., Let us tell you that many prominent golfers of Bangladesh including Jamal Hossain, Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman and Mohammad Akbar Hossain play on the PGTI Tour.

We also want to do golf like IPL- Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev refused to comment on BCB’s latest decision of writing a letter to ICC. 1983 The World Cup-winning captain was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the inauguration of PGTI’s franchise-based golf league ’72 The League’. Kapil said that India needs a team-based structure for the development of golf. He also gave the example of changes in Indian cricket after the Indian Premier League.

He said, ,I used to play cricket which is a team game whereas golf is an individual game, but India needs a team format in golf also. The changes that took place in cricket after the arrival of the Indian Premier League, we want to do the same in golf through this league.,

The Indian team’s 0-2 defeat in the Test series against South Africa has raised many big questions. On one hand, Gautam Gambhir is under criticism due to his poor coaching record, on the other hand, people have started asking whether the Test team is moving in the right direction after the retirement of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin. Meanwhile, former Indian captain Kapil Dev says that the current team does not have batsmen like Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman.

Batsmen like Dravid and Laxman are no more

According to SupportStar, Kapil Dev said, “We are more busy with T20 and ODI, so the batsmen do not get bowling friendly pitches. On a pitch where spin and fast bowlers are supported, patience is a different level of skill. Once you are ready to play on such pitches, your mindset affects how you deal with them. You do not have batsmen like Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, who knew how to play in the field. To survive means to bat in the middle.

Big statement given on Rishabh Pant

Kapil Dev said that Rishabh Pant’s natural style is to hit, hence he cannot be asked to play boldly. He said, “Footwork is important in playing spin bowling. You cannot ask Rishabh Pant to play defending because he is a real match winner. He will only look to hit the ball, he is not the kind of batsman who can score 20 runs in 100 balls. When he hits a six, everyone goes crazy. Can you tell him not to hit sixes? He is such a batsman who can destroy the opposition team.”

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Most Maiden Overs By A Bowler In ODIs History: The 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa is starting from November 30, 2025. The first match of this series will be played at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The second match will be held in Raipur on 3rd December and the last match will be held in Visakhapatnam on 6th December. The bowler who has bowled the most maiden overs in the history of ODI cricket is South African great bowler Shaun Pollock. The name of former Indian captain Kapil Dev is also included in this list. Here we will tell you about the top-5 bowlers who bowled the most maiden overs in the history of ODI cricket.

Top 5 bowlers who bowled the most maidens in ODIs

1. Shaun Pollock – 313 Maiden

South Africa’s great fast bowler Shaun Pollock is at number one in the list of top-5 bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. Pollock has bowled a total of 313 maiden overs in 303 matches. Shaun took 393 wickets during his ODI career.

2. Glenn McGrath – 279 Maiden

Australia’s legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath is at second place in the list of bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. McGrath played 250 matches in his career, in which he bowled a total of 279 maiden overs and has 381 wickets in his name in ODIs.

3. Chaminda Vaas – 279 Maidan

Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas is at third place in the list of bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. Chaminda has bowled a total of 279 maiden overs in 322 matches. Vaas had taken 400 wickets during his ODI career.

4. Wasim Akram – 237 Maiden

Pakistan’s great fast bowler Wasim Akram is at fourth place in the list of bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. Akram played 356 matches in his career, in which he bowled a total of 237 maiden overs and has 502 wickets in his name in ODIs.

5. Kapil Dev – 235 Maiden

India’s legendary all-rounder and former captain Kapil Dev is at fifth position in the list of bowlers who have bowled the most number of maiden overs in ODI cricket. Kapil Dev has bowled a total of 235 maiden overs in 225 matches. Kapil had taken 253 wickets during his ODI career.

IND vs AUS: ODI matches between India and Australia are always full of thrill and intense competition. While the batsmen have created a stir many times, the bowlers have also changed the course of the match with their sharp bowling. If we talk about the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in India vs Australia ODI history, then the name of Australian fast bowler Brett Lee comes at the top in this list.

brett lee

Former Australian speed star Brett Lee has always wreaked havoc against India. Brett Lee took 55 wickets in 32 matches played between 2000 and 2012. His best performance during this period was 5/27. Brett Lee’s average was 21.00 and economy rate was 4.49, which shows that he not only took wickets but also kept the runs under control. Indian batsmen have had to face difficulties many times due to his fast and bouncy balls.

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev from the Indian team is at second place in this list. He has taken 45 wickets in 41 matches played from 1980 to 1994. His best performance during this period was 5/43. Kapil repeatedly troubled the Australian batsmen with his swing and line-length. The excellent economy rate of 3.67 shows that he was not only a wicket taker but also a very economical bowler.

Michelle Johnson

Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson remained a headache for Indian batsmen from 2006 to 2015. He took 43 wickets in 27 matches. His best performance against India was 5/26. Johnson has many times destroyed the Indian top order with his pace and aggression.

steve waugh

Australia’s great captain Steve Waugh was amazing not only in batting but also in bowling. He took 43 wickets in 53 matches played against India, in which 4/40 was his best performance. His bowling was used strategically, and many times he has given wickets to his team at crucial times.

Mohammed Shami

India’s star fast bowler Mohammed Shami 2013 From 2025 played till 26 in matches 42 took wickets in his name, His best figures during this period 5 taking wickets 51 runs to spend, Although their economy rate 6.00 remained, But he surprised the Australian batsmen many times with his sharp yorker and reverse swing.,

Yograj Singh is often in the discussion for his controversial statements. He is also known for speaking openly on any issue. He once again said something about Kapil Dev, which is being discussed. He questioned why the case of match fixing which was related to Kapil Dev was closed. He said that the reputation of many cricket giants can be hurt, if this matter is taken up again.

Yograj Singh is the father of former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who also runs a Cricket Academy. Some time ago, he said in an interview that he had once abused Kapil Dev, alleging that Kapil Dev ruined his career.

According to the report, this case is of 1997, when Manoj Prabhakar accused Kapil Dev of giving money to play poorly. The CBI started investigating that, after investigation, the CBI did not find any concrete evidence against Kapil Dev and freed him from all the allegations in 2000.

What did Yograj Singh say

Now Yograj Singh has alleged that this case was closed so that big players like Kapil Dev and Mohammad Azharuddin could be saved. Talking to Insidsport, he said, “Ask all the journalists where the match-fixing file was in the Supreme Court? Who were involved in the match fixing? Kapil Dev’s name was first involved, then Azharuddin and many more players. Why that file was closed and then why many of the veterans were cut off.”

He also accused MS Dhoni, Bishan Singh Bedi that he did not treat the players well. This statement came when an old video of Irfan Pathan went viral, in which he said that he did not make a hookah for anyone, so he could not make a place in the team.

Yograj Singh’s cricket career

According to ESPN Cricinfo, Yograj Singh played 1 Test for India, 30 first class matches and 13 List A matches for India. In 1 Test, he scored 10 runs and took 1 wicket. He has 4 wickets in 6 ODIs.

Former cricketer Yograj Singh has once again come into the limelight. Now he has accused Kapil Dev, former captain of the Indian cricket team, of the match -fixing (Kapil Dev Match Fixing). He has even claimed that his case was not heard intentionally. India won the 1983 World Cup under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. About 11 years later, former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar accused Kapil Dev that Kapil had taken money to fix the match in a tournament played in Sri Lanka.

According to Inside Sport, Yograj Singh said, “Ask all the journalists where the file of that match is closed in the Supreme Court. Who was involved in the match-fixing case? First Kapil Dev’s name came, then Mohammad Azharuddin and many other players. Why the file of that case was closed and why the file was not opened. Because it did not happen because it did not cut because it has not cut the heads of many veterans.”

Accusing Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar revealed in 1997 that Kapil Dev had offered him money to play slow. The case was investigated by the CBI, which in his report had told that there was no strong evidence of match fixing against Kapil Dev. At the same time, BCCI formed the Chandrachud Committee to investigate the matter, which submitted its report in the year 2000, allegedly stated that there was no concrete reason why Manoj Prabhakar had to wait for several years to report the allegations of match fixing.

Yograj Singh has also targeted Kapil Dev earlier. Last year, he claimed to threaten to kill Kapil Dev when he was out of the Indian squad.

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In ODI cricket, of course batsmen can play a little, but still it is very difficult for a bowler to throw the entire over without giving any runs. In limited overs cricket is the strategy of the batsmen that if there is no big hit, then the strike rotates, so that the bowlers do not dominate. Nevertheless, there were many bowlers, in front of whom batsmen used to pity single. Here we are telling you about the top-7 bowlers of the world, who have the record of putting the most maiden over in ODI cricket.

1. Sean Pollock of South Africa (313)

Sean Pollock is currently the highest number of maiden over in ODI cricket. In his 12 -year ODI career, South African veteran Pollock threw 313 maiden overs. Pollock played 303 ODIs in his career, which has 393 wickets. He also has 3519 runs in this format. Pollock halad five wickets in ODIs 5 times.

2. Glenn McGrag of Australia (279)

Australian veteran Glenn McGraw scored 279 overs without giving any runs in ODI career. He is the second bowler to pour the most maiden over in this format. He played 250 ODIs in his 12 -year career, taking 381 wickets. In this format, he halled five wickets 7 times.

3. Chaminda Vas of Sri Lanka (279)

The Sri Lankan bowler has also thrown 279 overs maiden like McGrag in ODI cricket. He took 400 wickets in 322 ODIs for Sri Lanka and scored 2025 runs. In the ODI, he has a five wicket hall 4 times, his best spell is 8/19, which he threw against Zimbabwe.

4. Wasim Akram (238) of Pakistan

Pakistan’s Wasim Akram is at number four in the list of bowlers who have thrown the most maiden overs in ODI cricket. He played 256 ODIs, in which he threw 238 overs without any runs. He has 502 wickets and 3717 runs in ODIs. He is the second bowler to take the most wickets in ODI cricket, only ahead of him is Muralitharan of Sri Lanka.

5. Kapil Dev of India (238)

Kapil Dev, the captain who won the first ODI World Cup to India, is at number five in this list. He is the highest bowler throwing the most maiden over for India, he threw 235 overs without giving any runs in his career. In the 16 -year ODI career, Kapil Dev played 225 matches, in which he has 253 wickets and 3783 runs.

6. Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (198)

Spin’s magician, Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket -taking bowler in ODI. He is at number six in the list of the highest number of maiden overs. He poured 198 maiden overs in his career. Muralitharan took 537 wickets in 350 ODIs, having a five wickets 10 times.

7. Kurtley Ambrose of West Indies (193)

West Indies fast bowler Katli Ambros is ranked 7th in this list. He took 255 wickets in 176 ODIs, having a five wicket hall. In his ODI career of 12 years, he did 193 maiden overs.

Yograj singh dislike ms dhoni and virat kohli: Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh has given statements about many Indian players. Yograj Singh has strongly condemned many players from Kapil Dev to Virat Kohli. In the recent interview to Inside Sport, Yograj Singh was seen provoking MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Earlier, he has also made a big statement on Kapil Dev, the captain who won the first World Cup in cricket to India. Apart from this, Yograj Singh has also targeted Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar.

Yograj Singh lashed out at Dhoni

Yograj Singh considers former captain of the Indian team Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an accused of ending his son Yuvraj Singh’s career. He has made statements about this many times. Yograj Singh recently said on the issue of Irfan Pathan that this is not just the story of Irfan. Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh have also told how they were expelled from the team like a fly. It should be investigated as to why this happened.

Virat Kohli also accused

Yograj Singh accused Virat Kohli of deliberately not taking his son Yuvraj Singh in the team. Yograj Singh said that ‘there is no friend in front of money, success and glory. Yuvraj has no friend other than Sachin Tendulkar. People were always afraid of Yuvraj. These people feared that they would grab their seat, because God made him a great player ‘. Yuvraj returned to the team after treating cancer and got a chance to play 3 T20 Internationals and 11 ODIs under Kohli’s captaincy.

Kapil Dev did not choose in the team

Yograj Singh has played under the captaincy of Kapil Dev for Team India. Yograj Singh accused Kapil Dev of dropping him from the team. In an interview given to Yograj Singh Samadish Bhatia, he told that he went to Kapil Dev’s house with anger pistol. Yograj Singh told Kapil Dev that I want to shoot in your head, but I cannot do it, because your mother is standing behind ‘.

This thing said about Arjun Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar has taken training from Yograj Singh for 10-12 days. Yograj Singh on Turuwar Kohli’s YouTube channel said that if Arjun comes to my under training, then I can make him the best batsman in the world in 6 months. Nobody knows how much he can show with the bat. He did my under training for 12 days and scored a century in the debut match of Ranji Trophy.

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