News for 'Aakash Chopra'

Sehwag, Gambhir, Raina Hail 'Operation Sindoor'

Sehwag, Gambhir, Raina Hail 'Operation Sindoor'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Indian cricketers - both past and present - have voiced strong support for the armed forces following a daring cross-border strike

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'It wouldn't have happened if Salman Agha was playing on the 14th and the game is in the balance.'

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'For the first time India versus Pakistan tickets are available, no huge demands, no rise in ticket rates.'

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Shreyas merits Asia Cup spot based on IPL performance, reckons Aakash Chopra.

How Kohli can regain his lost touch? He needs to...

How Kohli can regain his lost touch? He needs to...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

"He needs to rotate strike, keep the scoreboard moving": Pathan on Virat ahead of 3rd Sydney ODI

Will Sanju Samson Find a Place in India's Asia Cup Squad?

Will Sanju Samson Find a Place in India's Asia Cup Squad?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Samson reminded everyone of his class with a 54 off 36 balls in a high-voltage friendly at Greenfield Stadium, guiding the KCA Secretary XI to a nail-biting win ahead of the Kerala Cricket League.

Dhoni has the most real fan base: Harbhajan

Dhoni has the most real fan base: Harbhajan

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Harbhajan Singh sparked a social media storm with his controversial remarks on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fan following, drawing comparisons with other cricketers.

'...that's where Bumrah gives you the biggest edge'

'...that's where Bumrah gives you the biggest edge'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

On Wednesday, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that they have yet to take a call on which Tests India will field Bumrah in the playing XI.

Oval: Different Rules For Different People

Oval: Different Rules For Different People

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'I've never seen anything like it in my life.'

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The injury-prone Bumrah played the first, third and fourth Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, skipping two matches with Mohammed Siraj leading the pace-bowling attack.

Did Kohli, Rohit Make The Wrong Choice?

Did Kohli, Rohit Make The Wrong Choice?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'If they had continued playing Test cricket and quit ODIs, then staying in the groove would have been a lot easier.'

IPL pitch controversy: Should home teams control Conditions?

IPL pitch controversy: Should home teams control Conditions?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes IPL teams should have full control over pitch conditions in their own backyard.

BCCI slammed for Bumrah blunder

BCCI slammed for Bumrah blunder

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'Why let England know what's coming and what's not? Why not keep it under wraps and make them guess?'

K L Rahul: Prasad-Chopra Spat Heats Up

K L Rahul: Prasad-Chopra Spat Heats Up

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'No Aakash, nothing is lost in translation. In your 12-minute video, you have called me an agenda peddler because it didn't suit your narrative.'

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease

'Pant will eventually wake up from this nightmare'

'Pant will eventually wake up from this nightmare'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant will need to reassess his approach in T20 cricket after enduring a 'nightmare' IPL season.

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.

'He deserves to be the most expensive player in IPL'

'He deserves to be the most expensive player in IPL'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Although Mumbai lost the game by three wickets -- Bumrah's efforts stood out as a beacon of brilliance.

Is Kohli 'Unhappy' With Patidar's Captaincy?

Is Kohli 'Unhappy' With Patidar's Captaincy?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli notably stayed away from the team huddle during the final timeout -- fueling further speculation about a rift in the leadership group.

Will Kohli, Rohit Retire After Champions Trophy Final?

Will Kohli, Rohit Retire After Champions Trophy Final?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'If they leave both T20Is and ODIs, only Tests will be left then. Will they go down that route?'

Should Rahane, Pujara Be Recalled For England?

Should Rahane, Pujara Be Recalled For England?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

In India's previpus tours of England, Rahane and Pujara have amassed 864 and 870 runs in 16 Test matches, respectively.

'Address the elephant in the room, but first...' Chopra hits out at British media

'Address the elephant in the room, but first...' Chopra hits out at British media

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

India's youngsters put their hands up in crucial situations to power the hosts to a five-wicket win over England. With the stellar victory over Ben Stokes and Co in Ranchi, India bagged the series with a game the spare.

'Bowlers Who Took 10 Wickets Won't Trouble You'

'Bowlers Who Took 10 Wickets Won't Trouble You'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Now the spin that will come will be Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel. You should back yourselves.'

Cricket fraternity joins nation in mourning

Cricket fraternity joins nation in mourning

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Members of the Indian cricket fraternity expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families on Thursday after a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

'Chahal Has Been Totally Finished'

'Chahal Has Been Totally Finished'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'His file has been closed. I have got no idea why they did that.'

England Test Series Vital For Gambhir

England Test Series Vital For Gambhir

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'At least one year on the job is absolutely important to review someone's performance.'

Swashbuckling Prabhsimran repays faith shown by Ponting

Swashbuckling Prabhsimran repays faith shown by Ponting

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'This is one platform that can help you achieve your goal of playing for India.'

'Jaiswal is going for T20 World Cup'

'Jaiswal is going for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'The way he is batting, you will feel it would be unfair if you do not take him.'

'Rahane is born to play 100 Tests'

'Rahane is born to play 100 Tests'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Rahane had, on May 2, said he would never give up on his "desire and hunger" to play for India again despite being out of reckoning for the past two years.

Did Gautam Gambhir Just Smile AND Dance?

Did Gautam Gambhir Just Smile AND Dance?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Gautam Gambhir broke into a rare smile, trading shayari with Navjot Singh Sidhu, and even (almost) breaking into a dance.

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Samson had new batting batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and throwdown specialists for company.

'Lot of focus on how Markram fares...his days are numbered'

'Lot of focus on how Markram fares...his days are numbered'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that South African batter Aiden Markram has to perform consistently in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in order to retain his place in SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) playing XI.

Umran's absence, Shreyas's snub raise eyebrows

Umran's absence, Shreyas's snub raise eyebrows

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Chopra questions the sudden disappearance of a player who, not long ago, was considered for the World Cup team.

Why Goenka Went All Out To Get Pant

Why Goenka Went All Out To Get Pant

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Pant's slowing down the World Cup T20I final was what appealed to LSG Owner Sanjeev Goenka.

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel will need to provide Rohit with more inputs like whether to bowl bouncers or bowl round the wicket or whether we are allowing the game to drift.'

Should CSK promote Dhoni up the order?

Should CSK promote Dhoni up the order?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Baffled by Chennai Super Kings's tactics in their clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said he does not understand why Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to bat lower down the order.

I will not interfere: Dhoni's clear message to Gaikwad

I will not interfere: Dhoni's clear message to Gaikwad

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad has opened up about the important moment when MS Dhoni handed him the reins ahead of the 2024 IPL season,

T20 WC: India's keeper slot still up for grabs

T20 WC: India's keeper slot still up for grabs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Ishan and KL have better returns than Samson and Jitesh though their slow playing style has come under scrutiny.

Is Tilak Varma The New Kohli?

Is Tilak Varma The New Kohli?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'Tilak Varma is the next BIG thing in Indian Cricket. Wow! What an incredible match-winning innings!'