'Australia will be a different proposition... the pitches will be completely different than England.'
India's hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay left many surprised when he turned up for a game of cricket in Mumbai on Saturday.
It is not only Dhoni's batting, but also his regular inputs during a game to bowlers and fielders that should work in the veteran's favour when it comes to the 2019 World Cup.
'I just want to keep learning and keep getting better.'
'We have five to six bowlers and everyone is different from each other.' 'Someone has got pace, someone has got swing, someone has got seam... we complement each other well.'
Rest the skipper against a West Indies team whose batsmen would struggle against some Ranji Trophy sides and try out some new players in the Hyderabad Test recommends Harish Kotian.
'It is time to be humble and offer Test cricket to fans as per their convenience.' 'The only way to get more people to Test cricket and increase its viewership, its popularity and its quality by having day-night Test matches.'
Help Captain Kohli and Head Coach Shastri pick India's XI for the Rajkot Test.
Harish Kotian/Rediff.com rates the Indian players in England.
E A S Prasanna, whom Ian Chappell rates as the greatest off-spinner ever, tells Harish Kotian what worked for Moeen and what didn't for Ashwin.
'Sachin Tendulkar got out early, we lost a few more wickets and everyone lost hope.' 'As I was walking out to bat after Tendulkar's wicket I could see people leaving the stands.' 'From that situation to win the game, it was something I will cherish forever.'
'It's like sometimes you go to a top restaurant and order a dish, the food quantity might be less, but if the quality and taste is good, then it leaves a mark forever.' 'As far as my career is concerned, I think I delivered quality.' 'I last played for India in 2006, but even today when people meet me they remember Kaif as the best fielder who could take some amazing catches, get run outs and save runs on the field.'
Will Captain Virat Kohli continue to change the team for the 39th game in a row?
All you must know about the young batting sensation now on the verge of playing for India
'Ashwin needs to be more consistent, bowling on the fourth stump line and making the batsman drive on the off-side.'
'The way he has batted everywhere, and in the last year he has just been brilliant.' 'He will keep taking the team forward and that is what you want from a leader.'
India should bring back Cheteshwar Pujara, Harish Kotian tells Messrs Kohli and Shastri.
Please help Messrs Kohli and Shastri pick India's side for the Edgbaston Test.
India's carefully devised plan to triumph in England seems to be coming undone with injuries to their key bowlers.
'We are very happy to be part of this historical Test match against India.'
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances