Haresh Pandya, For Rediff.Com

Stories by Haresh Pandya, For Rediff.Com

'Bowlers continue to win big matches for India'

'Bowlers continue to win big matches for India'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2007

India's cricketing legends Gundappa Viswanath, Erapalli Prasanna and Balwinder Singh Sandhu share their views on Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his team's triumph in South Africa.

Kumble confident of India winning final

Kumble confident of India winning final

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2007

'Considering our form, enthusiasm and the manner in which we've defeated strong teams like South Africa and Australia on our way to the final, there is no reason why we shouldn't beat Pakistan in the final,' said the ace leg spinner.

Why Rahul Dravid stepped down

Why Rahul Dravid stepped down

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2007

There is more than meets the eye in Rahul Dravid's decision to step down as Team India captain.

I respect Dravid's decision: Pawar

I respect Dravid's decision: Pawar

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2007

BCCI president Sharad Pawar said Dravid told him that he wants to concentrates totally on his batting.

'We may miss Tendulkar at Twenty20'

'We may miss Tendulkar at Twenty20'

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2007

Roger Binny, the former Karnataka and India cricketer talks about India's lack of genuine allrounders, India's poor fielding, India's chances in the Twenty20 World Cup.

Don Bradman, 99

Don Bradman, 99

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2007

A special tribute to the greatest batsman who lived.

I still dream of playing for India: Rayudu

I still dream of playing for India: Rayudu

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2007

"An opportunity to play with some of the best players in the world" is what has made Ambati Rayudu join the Indian Cricket League.

Know Anil Kumble, the batsman

Know Anil Kumble, the batsman

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2007

Rather than calling Kumble a tail-ender, it would be more appropriate to hail him a bowling all-rounder, one who is talented enough to frustrate the best of bowlers when armed with the willow.

With a poor Test record, history is against India

With a poor Test record, history is against India

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2007

We take you down memory lane and find out how our players have fared in the heavyweight division of cricket in Old Blighty.

Remembering the elegant M L Jaisimha

Remembering the elegant M L Jaisimha

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the stylish batsman on his eight death anniversary.

'Sardesai was a delight to watch'

'Sardesai was a delight to watch'

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2007

Gundappa Viswanath, Erapalli Prasanna and Bishen Singh Bedi pay their tributes to the master batsman.

Rakesh called, but will he be chosen?

Rakesh called, but will he be chosen?

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2007

With many players still down with flu, Rakesh Patel, who was asked to join the team in Belfast, could get a chance to play in the second ODI against South Africa on Friday.

Ishant Sharma: At 18, fast and flitting

Ishant Sharma: At 18, fast and flitting

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2007

The England tour is going to be a learning experience for the gangling young quickie from Delhi.

Old warrior takes fresh guard

Old warrior takes fresh guard

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2007

Besides being an experienced player, former India captain Chandu Borde is also quite a seasoned hand at cricket administration.

New coach only after England tour: Niranjan Shah

New coach only after England tour: Niranjan Shah

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2007

'After the unfortunate experience with Graham Ford, we've decided to tread carefully with regard to the selection and appointment of the chief coach,' said the BCCI secretary.

Players vs BCCI -- so what's new?

Players vs BCCI -- so what's new?

Rediff.com   7 May 2007

Cricketers colliding with the Establishment is not a new phenomenon, especially not in Indian cricket.

Dick Motz: A truly tragic hero

Dick Motz: A truly tragic hero

Rediff.com   3 May 2007

The New Zealand fast bowler, who passed into the ages last week, was popular with fans because of his flamboyant batting and ability to hit towering sixes.

Twenty20: TN beats MP, Mumbai's hopes dashed

Twenty20: TN beats MP, Mumbai's hopes dashed

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2007

Tamil Nadu, with consecutive wins over Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, have dashed Mumbai's hopes of making it to the final

Twenty20: Bengal posts second straight win

Twenty20: Bengal posts second straight win

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2007

Bengal defeated Haryana by 18 runs at Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera near Ahmedabad on Monday morning.

Bengal beat Tamil Nadu in Twenty/20 match

Bengal beat Tamil Nadu in Twenty/20 match

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2007

In the second match on Sunday night, Madhya Pradesh will take on Haryana. It is expected to draw a decent crowd even though there are no famous players in both sides.