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Shastri on the Indian cricketers' relationship with media

Shastri on the Indian cricketers' relationship with media

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'I feel we have tried to discuss it (with) them. To speak as much as you can to the media, but make sure that it is a proper kind of press conference where you take everyone's questions at one go.'

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

Rediff.com19 May 2025

When the country has been at war, the Opposition has buried its differences with the government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Meet the 'Heartbeat of Indian Cricket'

Meet the 'Heartbeat of Indian Cricket'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

aghuvendra Dwivedi, affectionately known as 'Raghu', has served as the team's throwdown specialist since 2011, contributing significantly to their success.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Isa Guha has apologised for her controversial comment about Jasprit Bumrah.

Nitish's Dad Touches Gavaskar's Feet

Nitish's Dad Touches Gavaskar's Feet

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'I am really very proud of my son. He made our family very proud.'

Gavaskar lauds Nitish's dad: 'India has found a gem because of you'

Gavaskar lauds Nitish's dad: 'India has found a gem because of you'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Nitish Reddy's remarkable maiden Test century on Day 3 in the fourth Test against Australia helped India keep the first innings deficit to 105 runs, which could have been in excess of 200 after the visitors were reduced to 221 for 7 in reply to the hosts' 474 at one stage.

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

"The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan," the ICC said in a statement on Monday.

New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek

New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

After 47 years, the Congress party moved to a new HQ, Indira Bhawan, on January 15, 2025.

Ravi Shastri turns entrepreneur

Ravi Shastri turns entrepreneur

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

23 Yards will include body wash, beard oil, shaving gel, deodorant and sanitizer.

Once overlooked: How a teacher's son humbled CSK

Once overlooked: How a teacher's son humbled CSK

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Priyansh, a 24-year-old southpaw from Delhi, made a stunning debut for the Punjab Kings, smashing a 39-ball century in his first IPL game.

Shastri urges India to maintain aggressive approach in Asia Cup

Shastri urges India to maintain aggressive approach in Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Shastri also backed Kohli to end his lean run in Asia Cup.

Bumrah, Jadeja's absence can unearth new champions, says Shastri

Bumrah, Jadeja's absence can unearth new champions, says Shastri

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Both Bumrah and Jadeja will miss the showpiece event Down Under later this month owing to injuries.

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit, who had missed the first Test, dropped down to the number six spot in the pink ball Test after KL Rahul excelled at the top in the series opener in his absence.

'Pant's recovery was a miracle'

'Pant's recovery was a miracle'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'He return to Australia for this tour in form and a man Australia fears, an unthinkable prospect when he was bailed up in hospital unable to walk.'

Shastri: 'Well played, New Zealand. Respect'

Shastri: 'Well played, New Zealand. Respect'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'Better team won in the conditions. Deserved winners...'

Former selector rejects Shastri's claims

Former selector rejects Shastri's claims

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The former India head coach had told a leading publication that he was surprised to see three wicket-keepers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant in the 2019 World Cup squad.

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Taking exception to leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's allegations of physical harassment by a player in his early IPL days, former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested that the offender be never allowed to come near a cricket field.

SEE: Shastri's emotional farewell message to Team India

SEE: Shastri's emotional farewell message to Team India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The outgoing coach praised his team for successful assignments over the past few years, despite a disappointing end to their time at the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Be mindful of social media: Dos and don'ts for new civil servants

Be mindful of social media: Dos and don'ts for new civil servants

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) has issued guidelines to newly selected civil service candidates, advising them to be mindful of their social media posts, reject all forms of inducement, and maintain a high standard of conduct both inside and outside the academy.

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Virat Kohli took a 'smart decision' by giving up captaincy from all forms of cricket, paving the way to express himself better in IPL 2022.

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'

Why do you need so many breaks? Shastri asks Dravid & Co.

Why do you need so many breaks? Shastri asks Dravid & Co.

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Shastri is not in favour of coaches taking breaks.

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.

BCCI to honour Tendulkar with Lifetime Achievement Award

BCCI to honour Tendulkar with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Tendulkar's 200 Test and 463 ODI appearances are also the highest by any player in the history of the game.

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

There are at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots for the five-Test series in England, starting in June.

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'South Africa remains an unconquered bastion. Remember, the Proteas are no pushovers in their own backyard, but we have got the firepower and the arsenal to match that.'

Drunk Cong leader runs SUV over pedestrians in Jaipur, 3 dead

Drunk Cong leader runs SUV over pedestrians in Jaipur, 3 dead

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A drunk SUV driver, identified as Usman Khan, a Congress leader, allegedly hit multiple pedestrians and vehicles in Jaipur, killing three people and leaving six others seriously injured. The incident occurred on a narrow city road in the Nahargarh area. Khan, who is the Congress' Jaipur district vice president, was driving recklessly and under the influence of alcohol, according to police. Following the incident, locals gathered at the Nahargarh police station and blocked roads to protest and demand compensation for the victims. The Congress has expelled Khan and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. The BJP criticized the Congress, alleging that the party is full of people with criminal tendencies.

Punjab: Grenade attack on BJP leader's home, 2 held; ISI link suspected

Punjab: Grenade attack on BJP leader's home, 2 held; ISI link suspected

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A loud sound was heard at around 1 am outside Kalia's residence near Shastri Market in Jalandhar, police said, adding that no one was hurt in the incident.

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has been roped in as the Commissioner of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), a professional event for retired players that is set to take off next year.

Rohit's Nightmare Continues: 22 Runs in 4 Innings

Rohit's Nightmare Continues: 22 Runs in 4 Innings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

As India continues to struggle in the series, the pressure is mounting on Rohit to rediscover his rhythm and lead from the front.

Windies great Lloyd critical of division in Test cricket

Windies great Lloyd critical of division in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'I think it will be terrible for all those countries who worked so hard to get the Test status.'

Ravi Shastri reminisces India's 1971 series victory

Ravi Shastri reminisces India's 1971 series victory

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

As Team India completed 50 years of the historic 1971 Test series win in England, head coach Ravi Shastri reminisced his memories of that epic tour and explained how it ushered a new chapter in Indian cricket.

'Country doesn't have fathers': Kangana stirs fresh row

'Country doesn't have fathers': Kangana stirs fresh row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

It was only last month that Ranaut faced backlash for advocating the return of the three farm laws repealed in 2021.

Shastri wants T20s to be restricted just in World Cup

Shastri wants T20s to be restricted just in World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Shastri said he doesn't 'remember a single (T20) game in the last six-seven years as coach of India, barring the World Cup'.

Bloody frustrating these isolation rules, says Shastri

Bloody frustrating these isolation rules, says Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday expressed his disappointment at 10-day isolation rules for anyone who comes in contact of a COVID-19 positive person as it happened with bowling coach Bharat Arun.

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Manoj Kumar's musical imprints are as deep as his cinematic ones.

'India have every chance of making it a hat-trick'

'India have every chance of making it a hat-trick'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Ravi Shastri is tipping the side he had coached to continue their recent dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Shastri thanks Srinivasan 'for having faith in my abilities'

Shastri thanks Srinivasan 'for having faith in my abilities'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

He also opened up on how emotional he is feeling as he bid adieu as head coach of the Indian men's team.

Rohit Sharma's Temper Flares

Rohit Sharma's Temper Flares

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Harshit Rana Face Rohit Sharma's Wrath