Harish Kotian, Ashish Narsale

Stories by Harish Kotian, Ashish Narsale

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2025

While new young stars have emerged in Indian cricket in the last few years, none can match the monumental batting feats or the electric fan frenzy that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli command.

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2025

Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy! The Ultimate Comeback Man!

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy! The Ultimate Comeback Man!

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

Mohinder Amarnath will always be remembered as a giant-hearted cricketer who stood tall against the fiercest attacks, carried the bruises with pride, and turned every setback into a comeback.

Why Players Loved Umpire Dickie Bird

Why Players Loved Umpire Dickie Bird

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

'The way he controlled the players on and off the field, it was brilliant. That's why the players also took to him very easily.'

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

India will be keen to get the job done against Bangladesh and seal their place in Sunday's final before considering resting their players.

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2025

India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2025

Will Shubman Gill force either Sanju Samson or Tilak Varma out of the playing XI for the Asia Cup opening match against the UAE?

Everyone Loves Ganpati Bappa!

Everyone Loves Ganpati Bappa!

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2025

Please e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

'I Was In Pain But I Always Put My Team First'

'I Was In Pain But I Always Put My Team First'

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

'I knew the finger was broken but I told the physio that I don't want to take any painkillers.' 'I was in very good rhythm and I just wanted to carry on.'

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'

Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2025

Who has scored the most runs in Asia Cup? Who has taken the most wickets?

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who Is India's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who Is India's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

Rohit Sharma holds the record for leading India to the most victories in T20 Internationals.

'He Prays A Lot, That Is Cheteshwar's Secret'

'He Prays A Lot, That Is Cheteshwar's Secret'

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

'That is how he developed his concentration and focus.'

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.

'Shreyas Must Speak To Agarkar And Find Out Why...'

'Shreyas Must Speak To Agarkar And Find Out Why...'

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2025

'If a player who is not being selected after scoring so many runs in the IPL, then there is some other reason for his non-inclusion.'

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2025

How well will Shubman Gill fit in the T20 team? Is it a gamble by the selectors in order to unite captaincy across formats? asks Harish Kotian.

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup, but IPL star performers Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

'When I played against Sindhu didi in China, I am happy I managed to play better than I did last time.'