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SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Preferring to play safe, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the whole IPL spot-fixing saga will become clear once the Supreme Court verdict is out in the open.

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Pataudi medal was an afterthought, ECB should have done better: Farokh Engineer

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday expressed his surprise at the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, calling the decision "strange."

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Harry Brook, the English middle-order batter, faced criticism after being dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy for the second consecutive time in the ongoing T20I series against India.

Happy Birthday, Sunny Gavaskar!

Happy Birthday, Sunny Gavaskar!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the former Test run-machine who turns 63 today.

T20 Mumbai League: SKY, Iyer, Dube picked in draft

T20 Mumbai League: SKY, Iyer, Dube picked in draft

Rediff.com2 May 2025

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav was named the icon player for the Triumph Knights Mumbai NorthEast, while Shreyas Iyer went to SoBo Mumbai Falcons.

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'

IPL franchises promise support to BCCI chief Gavaskar

IPL franchises promise support to BCCI chief Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League pledged support to Sunil Gavaskar for a successful hosting of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, starting on April 16 in the United Arab Emirates.

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Gavaskar feels that one should do the talking with the bat or ball rather than words.

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Australia levelled the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1 with a 10-wicket win in the day-night Test after losing the first Test at Perth by 295 runs.

Gavaskar defends Ponting

Gavaskar defends Ponting

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

"I don't think there is any problem with Ricky at all," said the former India captain.

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is the 15th player to go past the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

Gavaskar visits Jugraj

Gavaskar visits Jugraj

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

'You will recover fast and will play in the Olympics next year,' the cricket legend told the injured hockey ace.

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on Day 1 of the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, on Thursday.

What Are Sid M And Sunny G Doing?

What Are Sid M And Sunny G Doing?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'The Spartan Race is a great way to get people out of their couch.'

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.

Major Milestones Beckon Gill, Siraj, Jadeja at Oval

Major Milestones Beckon Gill, Siraj, Jadeja at Oval

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

As England and India gear up for the final Test of the fiercely fought five-match series starting at The Oval on Thursday, a number of individuals on either side will be on the cusp of major individual milestones.

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'What you see with Hardik Pandya as a captain is a sense of comfort with the rest of the team.'

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The guy revises the record books every game. Rajneesh Gupta gives us the latest numbers on the Indian skipper's awesome exploits on the cricket field.

Is Samson getting wasted down the order?

Is Samson getting wasted down the order?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

With no success beyond opening, where does India fit Samson in batting order?

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Meanwhile, the MCA's apex council decided to felicitate legendary batter and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday on July 10.

Run-machine Kohli matches Gavaskar, Dravid in record books

Run-machine Kohli matches Gavaskar, Dravid in record books

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

India captain Virat Kohli struck his 15th Test century while opener Murali Vijay hit form and compiled a ton of his own to help India wrest control on Day 3 of the 4th Test in Mumbai on Saturday. Here are the statistical highlights from the third day's play of the fourth cricket Test played between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

What Is Sachin Praying For?

What Is Sachin Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Sachin Tendulkar performs Jal Abhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

Tendulkar surpasses Gavaskar

Tendulkar surpasses Gavaskar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The batting ace overtook Sunil Gavaskar as India's highest run-scorer by getting to 10,123 runs in his 123rd Test.

Gavaskar slams rotation of players

Gavaskar slams rotation of players

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday slammed the proposed rotation of the top-order batsmen in the Indian team in the cricket tri-series in Australia, saying that it suggested that the players are unfit.

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

After seeing a lifeline fall his way, Smith never looked back and went on to complete his 35th Test ton.

Gavaskar banks on players' performance in T20 World Cup

Gavaskar banks on players' performance in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A mentor can only help as much because it is the players who will have to go out there and perform the "actual task", the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said on the appointment of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Indian team mentor for the T20 World Cup.

Yusuf's omission surprises Gavaskar

Yusuf's omission surprises Gavaskar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is surprised at all-rounder Yusuf Pathan's omission from the Indian squad for the first two one-dayers against Australia. Gavaskar said that Yusuf's selection would have given a better balance to the Indian side.

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the T20 World Cup in June, saying the two senior players are not only the key batters but also terrific fielders in the Indian team.

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Gavaskar was impressed with Rahane's field placements

'A Man For The Future'

'A Man For The Future'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

'He showed an awareness of what was required, which belied the fact that he was making his Test debut.'

When biscuits followed Gavaskar on Caribbean tour!

When biscuits followed Gavaskar on Caribbean tour!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Sunil Gavaskar is known for his impregnable defence against the all-time-great West Indies pace battery, but the former opening batsman, who turned 67 on Sunday, had a weakness - glucose biscuits from Amchi Mumbai. This was revealed by his younger sister Nutan at a function organised to mark his birthday by the Legends Club at the Cricket Club of India. "He used to like those biscuits...Parle G gluco biscuits. West Indies was a long way off and (it was a) long tour, so he would like to have those biscuits for his tea or coffee, so whoever was travelling there, we would try and send those packets of biscuits for him," Nutan Gavaskar told reporters.

Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai

Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Under-pressure to quit his post as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday met ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed in Dubai.

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavskar says the BCCI's appeal for quarantine relaxation of its players ahead of the fourth Test is justified

Even Indians sledge: Gavaskar

Even Indians sledge: Gavaskar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The legendary batsman said 'sadly, India too has resorted to personal on-field abuse'.

Gavaskar slams player commitment

Gavaskar slams player commitment

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the commitment of some players in the India squad following the side's crushing second test defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad. The hosts were skittled out for 76 on the first morning and went on to lose by an innings and 90 runs, leaving Gavaskar to suggest some players were distracted by the build-up to the Twenty20 Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning on April 18.