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Why Today's Stars Ignore Gavaskar

Why Today's Stars Ignore Gavaskar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'It's very unfortunate that our players don't go to him for advice.'

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.

On This Day: Miracle at Lord's

On This Day: Miracle at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Captain Kapil Dev with the trophy at Lord's is a memory no cricket fan of that era will ever forget.

Fixing! Miandad's Explosive Revelation

Fixing! Miandad's Explosive Revelation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'What will happen to players who are there right now? They know they don't have anywhere to go if they don't perform.'

Shastri@60: 'Champion of Champions'

Shastri@60: 'Champion of Champions'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

He was presented the Audi 100 for winning the player of the series of the award. Then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi asked the Indian customs to waive off the heavy duty on the car when it was brought to India.

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ezra Moseley featured in two Tests against England in 1990 and also played nine ODIS between 1990 and 1991. He went to the rebel tour of South Africa back in 1982-83 and was banned.

Remembering Shastri's dream run at 1985 World Championship

Remembering Shastri's dream run at 1985 World Championship

Rediff.com27 May 2020

In the entire tournament, the all-rounder managed to score 182 runs and take eight wickets.

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

That win gave us something no other victory ever would: It gave a young nation hope. It gave us the will to dream, notes Abhishek Mande Bhot.

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The Indian cricket team defied all odds, expectations and made history on June 25, 1983 by winning its first cricket World Cup crown, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final by 43 runs at Lord's.

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Former bowler Madan Lal added: "Heart-breaking that they decided to throw their medals. We aren't in favour of them throwing their medals because earning medals isn't easy and we urge the Government to sort out this issue as soon as possible."

Lillee's emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral

Lillee's emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee led the tributes at much-loved cricketer Rod Marsh's funeral on Thursday, describing the wicketkeeper-batsman who died earlier this month as a unique man with whom he developed a lasting friendship.

1983 World Cup landmark event in my life: Tendulkar

1983 World Cup landmark event in my life: Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar said India's 1983 World Cup triumph was a 'landmark event' in his life. India had defeated the mighty West Indies by 43 runs at Lord's to claim their first-ever World Cup title.

'Go back to trees that you came from': When Windies heroes faced racial slurs

'Go back to trees that you came from': When Windies heroes faced racial slurs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nicknamed 'Whispering Death', Holding recalls in the Sky Sports-produced series - 'My Icon' - he faced most racial discrimination in Australia and England.

Former Pak pacer Sarfraz Nawaz gets death threats

Former Pak pacer Sarfraz Nawaz gets death threats

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Nawaz, 68, has been very vocal about Pakistan cricketers and officials links with the top bookmakers and gamblers, in the print and electronic media. He has also filed cases in courts on match and spot-fixing.

'Gavaskar's contribution to Indian cricket is unparalleled'

'Gavaskar's contribution to Indian cricket is unparalleled'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Birthday wishes poured in from the cricketing world for the iconic Sunil Gavaskar, who turned 71 on Friday. From the great Sachin Tendulkar to Sanjay Manjrekar to to VVS Laxman, many cricketers took to Twitter to wish their cricketing hero.

Former Australia cricketer Yardley dies at 71

Former Australia cricketer Yardley dies at 71

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Former Australian bowler and influential coach Bruce Yardley died on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.

Pakistan's Malik wants life ban dropped, eyes coaching job

Pakistan's Malik wants life ban dropped, eyes coaching job

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Tainted former Pakistan captain Saleem Malik on Wednesday pleaded with the Pakistan Cricket Board to drop his life ban for match-fixing and help fulfil his goal to take up coaching assignments. The 57-year-old Malik was found guilty of match-fixing following a judicial inquiry in 2000 in a scandal that rocked the cricket world.

Why Chappell will never apologise for underarm ball

Why Chappell will never apologise for underarm ball

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Whether I am sorry or whether I am not is not going to change anything'

Didn't think we had scope of winning the '83 final: Srikkanth

Didn't think we had scope of winning the '83 final: Srikkanth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The former chairman of selectors recalled that the Board office bearers had announced a bonus of Rs 25,000 for them for reaching the final.

The '83 World Cup game that gave India 'belief'

The '83 World Cup game that gave India 'belief'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ravi Shastri recalled India's memorable victory over the West Indies on the opening day of the 1983 World Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday, saying it was an unexpected result that gave the team the "belief" of going all the way.

On this Day: The Miandad 6 that broke India's heart

On this Day: The Miandad 6 that broke India's heart

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

It was on April 18, 1986, when former Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad struck a final ball six to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, against India, in the final of the Austral-Asia Cup, in Sharjah. This match still sends shivers down the spine of ardent cricket fans in both India and Pakistan.

No BCCI invite for Bedi, Viswanath for India's 500th Test

No BCCI invite for Bedi, Viswanath for India's 500th Test

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Former India captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Gundappa Viswanath are yet to get an invite from the BCCI for country's historic 500th Test match against the visiting New Zealand side starting September 22 in Kanpur. With the Test match starting on Thursday, neither 69-year-old Bedi who has led India in 22 Tests nor Viswanth, who captained in two Tests have received any written or telephonic communication from the Board. "Till this evening, I have not received any invitation. And I am not at all annoyed about it. It's BCCI's event and it's their prerogative to invite whomsoever they want to. At this stage of my life, I can't get bitter about all these things," the left-arm spin wizard told PTI.

I was very, very hurt when I was dropped after Pakistan series: Viswanath

I was very, very hurt when I was dropped after Pakistan series: Viswanath

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Former India batsman Gundappa Viswanath revealed that he was "very, very hurt" after his distinguished career came to an abrupt end following a poor Test series against Pakistan in 1982-83. Along with Sunil Gavaskar, he was one of the minstays of the Indian battling line-up through the 1970s, playing some fine knocks against the best pace attacks of that era.

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

New Zealand's finest batsman was defined by one innings, one tournament and one seriously damaged knee.

My generation wasn't bullied: Gavaskar tells Nasser

My generation wasn't bullied: Gavaskar tells Nasser

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar rebuked former England captain Nasser Hussain on Wednesday for his assertion that Indian cricket teams of the bygone era were easily bullied unlike the current side, under Virat Kohli.

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India registered its first Test win at the Mecca of Cricket.

'Martin Crowe was probably the best batsman against reverse swing'

'Martin Crowe was probably the best batsman against reverse swing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Waqar Younis, one of the greatest practitioners of reverse swing, hailed former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, who passed away today, as the "best batsman" when it came to tackling the difficult art.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

I also deserve a second chance, says banned Malik

I also deserve a second chance, says banned Malik

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Tainted former captain Salim Malik is ready to co-operate with the International Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board to get their clearance, which will allow him to earn a living from the game. In a video message, the former Test captain, who was banned in 2000 for life for match-fixing by the PCB on the recommendations of the Justice (Retd) Malik Qayyum judicial commission report, also apologised to the nation and his fans for his actions.

Srikkanth, Anjum to get BCCI Lifetime Achievement awards

Srikkanth, Anjum to get BCCI Lifetime Achievement awards

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup winning team Krish Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.

The legend of Martin Crowe

The legend of Martin Crowe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The cricketing life of Martin Crowe, who passed into the ages on March 3.

Former F1 champ and protagonist of 'Rush', Lauda dead at 71

Former F1 champ and protagonist of 'Rush', Lauda dead at 71

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Lauda won two world championships in 1975 and 1977 with Ferrari and a third in 1984 with McLaren. His rivalry with British driver James Hunt, the 1976 champion for McLaren, was intense and became the subject of the acclaimed 2013 film "Rush".

I have no regrets, my career has been fulfilling: Vengsarkar

I have no regrets, my career has been fulfilling: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The epithets of colossus and regal were reserved for Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath but Dilip Vengsarkar has no regrets that he was not as feted as his two illustrious colleagues, saying he cherished an 'extremely fulfilling' career. Vengsarkar, who turned 64 on Monday, was India's batting mainstay during the 1980s when he outscored the iconic Gavaskar as his upright stance and ability to play swing and spin with aplomb was a delight for Test afficianados.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

Dean Jones would have been sought after in T20s: Tendulkar

Dean Jones would have been sought after in T20s: Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sachin Tendulkar has no doubts in his mind that Dean Jones would have been one of the "most sought after batsmen" if he were to be part of the T20 generation and called him a player well ahead of his time.

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.

Pant among Top 10 Indian Batsmen...

Pant among Top 10 Indian Batsmen...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Telegraph's Chief Cricket Writer Scyld Berry has picked Rishabh Pant alongside greats like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendukar, Gundappa Vishwanath and Rahul Dravid.

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

'No, you don't require tantrums, or beating a tattoo on the helmet or rude and hostile gestures to make a point.' 'A true fast bowler lets the ball do the talking as it crashes into the stumps,' says veteran sports commentator Kishore Bhimani.