Harish Kotian In Baroda

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How Dravid's advice shaped Shubman Gill's career

How Dravid's advice shaped Shubman Gill's career

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2019

India's young batting star Shubman Gill reveals how he made the transition from Under-19, India 'A' and domestic cricket to the international level.

'The twilight could be a little difficult'

'The twilight could be a little difficult'

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2019

'Getting used to the lights and the pink ball, especially early on, is the key.'

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2019

Ganguly, only the second Indian captain to take charge as the BCCI chief, sounded a pleased man on his first day at his new office at the BCCI head office

Kohli rested for Bangladesh T20Is; Rohit to lead

Kohli rested for Bangladesh T20Is; Rohit to lead

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2019

Sanju Samson replaced Virat Kohli for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, while Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team.

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it amply clear that Rishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeper for India in the limited overs format.

Captain Kohli on why Ganguly is perfect choice for BCCI chief

Captain Kohli on why Ganguly is perfect choice for BCCI chief

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2019

'He is someone who has played a lot of cricket before, who knows the situation we are in, what the team needs, and the requirements of Indian cricket.'

Kohli is the most important man in Indian cricket: Ganguly

Kohli is the most important man in Indian cricket: Ganguly

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2019

Newly-elected president Sourav Ganguly said the Board of Control for Cricket in India will do everything possible to support current India skipper Virat Kohli and his team.

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2019

The Conflict ruling suggested in the Lodha reforms for BCCI came under criticism from several quarters as they believed it stopped the former cricketers from coming forward to help Indian cricket and cricketers.

Rohit 10/10; Shami, Umesh 9/10

Rohit 10/10; Shami, Umesh 9/10

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2019

A look at how the Indian players rated in the Test series against South Africa.

Select Team: Should India retain team for Ranchi Test?

Select Team: Should India retain team for Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2019

Having sealed the series 2-0, should India field Kuldeep Yadav in the fjhinal Test?

'Mayank's mindset key to his success'

'Mayank's mindset key to his success'

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2019

'Once you know your car well, then you know to drive the car in the race.'

Pick YOUR team for Pune Test

Pick YOUR team for Pune Test

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2019

Should India consider bring in Umesh Yadav if the weather conditions in rain-hit Pune are conducive for pacers?

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2019

Should India exploit South Africa's weakness against the turning ball?

Why the time is right to play Shubman Gill in Tests

Why the time is right to play Shubman Gill in Tests

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2019

Former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra, who was Punjab's coach when Shubman Gill made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2017, believes the time is right to blood the youngster into the India's Test team

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2019

Triple Olympic gold medal winner and five-time World record holder Stephanie Rice reveals how she plans to get an Olympic medal for India in swimming in 2028.

It is hard to see a player like Rohit sitting out: Rahane

It is hard to see a player like Rohit sitting out: Rahane

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2019

Rohit, who didn't make it to the playing XI in the two-Test series in the West Indies, could be given another opportunity to revive his Test career, with the selectors looking towards him opening the innings.

How a bus conductor is driving her son's cricket dreams

How a bus conductor is driving her son's cricket dreams

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2019

Until September 14, Vaidehi Ankolekar was a bus conductor on Mumbai's famed BEST buses. Now, she is known nationwide as the mother of India's latest cricketing hero. That Saturday, her son Atharva bowled India to the Asia Cup Under-19 title.

Journey has just started, hopefully a long way to go: Bumrah

Journey has just started, hopefully a long way to go: Bumrah

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2019

'I always wanted to play Test cricket. I just didn't want to be a cricketer who played One-Dayers and T20s and just goes away.' Jasprit Bumrah on why playing Test cricket is so important for him.

'This is the best opportunity to try out Rohit as Test opener'

'This is the best opportunity to try out Rohit as Test opener'

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2019

'Rohit can bring a lot to the table.' 'And if he clicks, then imagine how strong our batting line-up will be.'

'Vihari likes to take on challenges'

'Vihari likes to take on challenges'

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

'When the team is struggling, he is the one who wants to step up and play that important innings.'