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'Jai jai Shiv Shambho, Happy Birthday Jumbo!'

'Jai jai Shiv Shambho, Happy Birthday Jumbo!'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

One of the biggest match-winners in Indian cricket Anil Kumble turned 47 on Tuesday and not surprising that birthday wishes poured in from all quarters for the legendary cricketer.

Who will have the last laugh in Australia?

Who will have the last laugh in Australia?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

West Indies legend Viv Richards, on Thursday, said India have a 'lot of ground to cover' in terms of winning series overseas but hoped they will have the last laugh in the ongoing duel in Australia.

I would back Gill to open with Rohit in WTC final: Laxman

I would back Gill to open with Rohit in WTC final: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Young opener Shubman Gill is looking in good rhythm and should continue to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, former India batsman VVS Laxman said on Tuesday.

'Why not give Ravi Shastri a full go as India coach?'

'Why not give Ravi Shastri a full go as India coach?'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said that Ravi Shastri is doing a good job as Team Director.

Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The basic tenet of the Lodha panel's constitutional reforms for Indian cricket has fallen flat after most of state units are being controlled by family members of disqualified office-bearers, says former MCA president Abhay Apte.

BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment as coach

BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment as coach

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The appointment of women's head coach W V Raman in controversial circumstances will be reviewed by BCCI Ombudsman and Ethics Officer D K Jain.

Shastri gets his team, Arun back as bowling coach

Shastri gets his team, Arun back as bowling coach

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

BCCI on Tuesday appointed Bharat Arun as the Indian cricket team's bowling coach, ending days of drama surrounding the position.

Zaheer's appointment, like Dravid, is tour specific

Zaheer's appointment, like Dravid, is tour specific

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Zaheer Khan's appointment as bowling consultant of the Indian cricket team is also tour specific, just like batting consultant Rahul Dravid.

Is Shastri frontrunner for India head coach's job?

Is Shastri frontrunner for India head coach's job?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Ravi Shastri formally applies for India head coach job.

Is it the end of road of coach Kumble?

Is it the end of road of coach Kumble?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Anil Kumble has not accompanied the Indian team to the West Indies for a limited-overs series starting June 23, citing his commitment to an ICC meeting in London.

CAC to be formed in next couple of days to appoint selectors: Ganguly

CAC to be formed in next couple of days to appoint selectors: Ganguly

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that a Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will be formed in the next couple of days to announce the new selection panel on a three-year tenure. Ganguly said the CAC will be appointed only for one meeting to decide the selectors as the appointment of the men's head coach has already been done by the previous panel led by former captain Kapil Dev.

BCCI rubbishes reports on CAC claiming money to select coach

BCCI rubbishes reports on CAC claiming money to select coach

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday rubbished media reports that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) wants to be suitably remunerated for picking the Indian team's head coach, terming them 'baseless and malicious'.

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

First coach Manhas remembers 17-year-old terrorising Ranji batters at nets

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Former Australia fast bowler Craig McDermott has applied for the post of India head coach, which will become vacant after the ongoing Champions Trophy campaign.

'India is so proud of you, Sindhu!'

'India is so proud of you, Sindhu!'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Congratulatory messages pour in for badminton superstar PV Sindhu on winning her second Olympic medal on Sunday.

SEE: 'Please stay at home', Kohli, Sachin urge people

SEE: 'Please stay at home', Kohli, Sachin urge people

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and several other cricketers urged people to stay at home and said that this 'simple task' can save millions of lives.

How Twitter reacted to Kohli's 34th ODI ton

How Twitter reacted to Kohli's 34th ODI ton

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

It was the 34th ODI hundred for the Indian captain, who is now 15 shy of Sachin Tendulkar's mark of 49.

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Sportsmen across the board took to Twitter to pay their respects to the Indian soldiers.

Chennai pitch in focus as Delhi clash against SunRisers

Chennai pitch in focus as Delhi clash against SunRisers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Rishabh Pant's brute power will be put to test against Rashid Khan's bagful of tricks in an IPL encounter where Delhi Capitals will start as favourites against SunRisers Hyderabad due to their better bowling resources.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

Kohli determined to play all formats for 3 more years

Kohli determined to play all formats for 3 more years

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Kohli is looking at the 'bigger picture' in Indian cricket with two T20 and one 50-over World Cup in the next three years

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

In 2007, Kumble achieved the feat in the final Test of the three-match series against England.

3 reasons why Laxman feels Kohli is a complete batsman

3 reasons why Laxman feels Kohli is a complete batsman

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

VVS Laxman heaped praise on current Test skipper Virat Kohli, saying the Delhi batsman possessed strong basics and is a complete batsman in all formats of the game.

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has supported Sourav Ganguly's plans to stage Day/Night Tests in the country. The Hyderabad Cricket Association president is happy that India skipper Virat Kohli is also on the same page with the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Sachin, Dada congratulate Parthiv on wonderful career

Sachin, Dada congratulate Parthiv on wonderful career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Sourav Ganguly praised Parthiv Patel after the latter announced his retirement

Well played sir: Tendulkar pays tribute to Achrekar

Well played sir: Tendulkar pays tribute to Achrekar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Tendulkar, unarguably the greatest batsman in modern cricket, was coached by Achrekar at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai's Dadar as a child.

Ganguly throws his weight behind Wriddhiman Saha

Ganguly throws his weight behind Wriddhiman Saha

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Echoing national selection committee chairman MSK Prasad's words, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said Bengal wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha is ahead of Parthiv Patel in race to play Test cricket.

Laxman asked me if I would be interested in coaching India: Hussey

Laxman asked me if I would be interested in coaching India: Hussey

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Michael Hussey was approached by former India batsman VVS Laxman for the job of Team India head coach, the ex-Australian cricketer has revealed in his latest book.

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir says if the Indian Premier League this year, it will be difficult for former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team. Dhoni last played for India in the ICC ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in July last year.

Sourav Ganguly was absent during my interview: Ravi Shastri

Sourav Ganguly was absent during my interview: Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Former India team director Ravi Shastri has expressed his disappointment on losing out his job with the Indian cricket team. Despite running as one of the frontrunners for the job, the three member advisory panel of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman selected their former teammate Anil Kumble as the coach of India team.

BCCI's advisory panel to submit final report on coach on June 24

BCCI's advisory panel to submit final report on coach on June 24

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The high-profile cricket advisory committee will submit its final report on the appointment of the new coach at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's working committee meeting in Dharamsala on Friday.

'Hit Tha, Hit Hai, Hit Rahega #HappyBirthdayRohit'

'Hit Tha, Hit Hai, Hit Rahega #HappyBirthdayRohit'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

From the International Cricket Council to former India opener Virender Sehwag, a number of people took to social media to bestow wishes on Rohit on his special day.

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated MC Mary Kom for winning a record sixth gold medal in the Women's World Championships on Saturday.

CoA's task cut out in Sachin-VVS conflict of interest case

CoA's task cut out in Sachin-VVS conflict of interest case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Committee of Administrators is likely to recommend the same "full disclosure" in Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman's alleged conflict of interest case to BCCI Ombudsman D K Jain, just like they had done in former skipper Sourav Ganguly's case.

A victory like none other: Tendulkar on Sindhu

A victory like none other: Tendulkar on Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, congratulated star India shuttler P V Sindhu for winning the Korea Open Super Series title in Seoul.

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Indian athletes may have been a letdown in Rio Olympics but former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said they would be "world beaters" in 10 years time if they are provided the right "facilities and infrastructure". Drawing a parallel with cricket, the former left-handed batsman said, "The reason why we have done well in cricket is because the BCCI has been able to give us great facilities.

Mamata, Hasina likely to watch historic D/N Test at Eden

Mamata, Hasina likely to watch historic D/N Test at Eden

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Hasina will be on a one-day visit and she will watch the match for some time after ringing the Bell

Ganguly clears air on Zaheer's appointment

Ganguly clears air on Zaheer's appointment

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

India's new bowling consultant Zaheer Khan will be offered a contract of 150 days per season, informed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Sourav Ganguly.

Naming of India's new cricket coach deferred

Naming of India's new cricket coach deferred

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The naming of India's new coach deferred with the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Cricket Advisory Committee announcing on Monday that the decision will take place on a future date after discussions with captain Virat Kohli.

'Virat has really done well as a captain and is to keen improve'

'Virat has really done well as a captain and is to keen improve'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Indian batting legend VVS Laxman has heaped praise on the current India Test skipper Virat Kohli.