Harish Kotian And Deepti Patwardhan

Stories by Harish Kotian And Deepti Patwardhan

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2023

Batting great Gundappa Viswanath recalls his memories of Salim Durani.

Turning Point: Boult's Double Strike

Turning Point: Boult's Double Strike

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2023

Trent Boult's double wicket maiden first over saw Rajasthan Royals humbled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs in the IPL 2023 match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Top Performer: Buttler's Royal Treat

Top Performer: Buttler's Royal Treat

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2023

Jos Buttler's whirlwind half-century set the tone for Rajasthan Royals' emphatic 72 run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Top Performers: Gill, Rashid Give Titans Winning Start

Top Performers: Gill, Rashid Give Titans Winning Start

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2023

Shubman Gill's fiery knock and Rashid Khan's superb all-round showing took Gujarat Titans to victory in the IPL 2023 opening match against the Chennai Super Kings.

Turning Point: Joseph's Twin Strikes

Turning Point: Joseph's Twin Strikes

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2023

Alzarri Joseph's twin strike strike proved to be decisive as defending champions Gujarat Titans overpowered Chennai Super Kings by five wickets.

IPL 2023: These Players Have A Point To Prove

IPL 2023: These Players Have A Point To Prove

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2023

A look at Indian players who need a good showing in the IPL to get back in the reckoning.

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2023

In a bid to make the popular tournament more interesting for fans, the BCCI has introduced new major rules this year.

India Repeating 2019 World Cup Errors

India Repeating 2019 World Cup Errors

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2023

India are once again at the crossroads, with the team again searching for middle order options ahead of the World Cup.

Report Card: How India's Players Fared

Report Card: How India's Players Fared

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja dominated with the ball for India while Virat Kohli ended his long wait for a Test century.

Will India include Kuldeep for Ahmedabad Test?

Will India include Kuldeep for Ahmedabad Test?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the fourth and final Test against Australia?

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2023

Poor batting was at the heart of the debacle.

Indore Test: Should Gill Replace Rahul?

Indore Test: Should Gill Replace Rahul?

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the third Test against Australia?

The Man Who Never Gives Up

The Man Who Never Gives Up

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2023

No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away from the fight, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Delhi Test: Will Shreyas Replace SKY?

Delhi Test: Will Shreyas Replace SKY?

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the second Test against Australia?

1st Test: Gill Or SKY? Pick Your Team

1st Test: Gill Or SKY? Pick Your Team

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the first Test against Australia?

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2023

In the 18 years that she has been on tour, Sania Mirza was the standard-bearer for tennis in the country. Never before had an Indian player dominated from the back court with such conviction. Deepti Patwardhan Salutes the Incomparable Sania Mirza.

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2023

'He is at his best now, he is in the right frame of mind.' The tough times he has gone through will only make him a better player and a stronger personality.'

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2022

The national selectors did well to deliver a loud and clear message as they sought to kickstart the transition in the Indian T20 team.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2022

It is that time of the year when cricketers from around the world wait with bathed breath as their names come up at the Indian Premier League auction.