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Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The troika of Claire Polosak, Jacqueline Williams and Sue Redfern are set to officiate in their third women's World Cup event, the ICC said, adding that Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton will be at their second such event.

Why Shinde flew a stranger on his chartered flight

Why Shinde flew a stranger on his chartered flight

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde came to the rescue of a woman patient in need of a kidney transplant by taking her on board his chartered plane from Jalgaon to Mumbai after she missed her flight from the North Maharashtra city to the state capital.

Borde ready to replace Dilip

Borde ready to replace Dilip

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Front-runner to replace Dilip Vengsarkar as the chief selector in case the incumbent steps down from the post, former captain Chandu Borde on Monday indicated he was not averse to the idea if BCCI approaches him.

Borde on how India's batsmen must tackle SA pacers...

Borde on how India's batsmen must tackle SA pacers...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Former batsman Chandu Borde has some advice for the Indian batsmen who struggled in the first Test in South Africa - stay a bit outside the crease and leave the balls pitched outside the off-stump.

BCCI recommends Borde for Dhyan Chand award

BCCI recommends Borde for Dhyan Chand award

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The Indian Cricket board has recommended former Test skipper Chandu Borde's name for the prestigious Dhyan Chand award.

Borde not to join cricket camp

Borde not to join cricket camp

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

It will be overseen by bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach Robin Singh.

Borde manager for Ireland, England tours

Borde manager for Ireland, England tours

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The Board of Control of Cricket in India also appointed former India players Venkatesh Prasad and Robin Singh as bowling and fielding coaches respectively for the tours.

Move against Kale one-sided: Borde

Move against Kale one-sided: Borde

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The former chairman of selectors termed BCCI's move to suspend Abhijit Kale as 'unprecedented'.

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.

Don't fret over Dravid's injury: Borde

Don't fret over Dravid's injury: Borde

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Cricket Manager Chandu Borde said India's captain opted out of the warn-up match only as a precautionary measure.

Dhoni's captaincy will be key to India's fortunes: Borde

Dhoni's captaincy will be key to India's fortunes: Borde

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

- 'If Kohli can bat as many overs as possible, it will be beneficial to the team' - 'Game-plan has to be complemented by performance'

Ground work for 2019 World Cup should start now: Borde

Ground work for 2019 World Cup should start now: Borde

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

India should start preparing for the 2019 World Cup in a diligent manner similar to the way in which the triumphant Australians did for the just-concluded edition, feels former Test cricketer and ex-chief selector Chandu Borde.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

India will win Test series 1-0: Borde

India will win Test series 1-0: Borde

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Chandu Borde, manager on India's last tour to Pakistan in 1989, looks back on that series, and discusses India's chances on the one coming up.

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

As an Indian captain, he will enjoy his little piece of history and no one can take that away from him.

The 1983 World Cup Quiz Challenge

The 1983 World Cup Quiz Challenge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of India's first World Cup victory, check how much you know about the 1983 World Cup.

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ravi Shastri believes Mumbai's cricketers have a headstart compared to players from other domestic teams in India.

England can chase 500, feels Chandu Borde

England can chase 500, feels Chandu Borde

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The Indian team manager's reasoning that teams batting last have done well also contradicts the team's decision of not imposing the follow on.

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram among bowlers -- embellished modern cricket and globalised the game, asserts Ayaz Memon who has observed the cricketing colossus from the day he made his Test debut in November 1989.

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.

When Eden Gardens crowd gifted Indian cricketers bangles!

When Eden Gardens crowd gifted Indian cricketers bangles!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

It's not only bouquets and brickbats but also bangles at Eden Gardens, recollected former India captain Chandu Borde.

Yuvraj's father reveals: I was harsh on him

Yuvraj's father reveals: I was harsh on him

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Yuvraj's relationship with his father has been far from perfect with the left-handed batsman saying he was like a 'dragon' to him.

One-off Test: Record for Pujara, bad luck for Karun

One-off Test: Record for Pujara, bad luck for Karun

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara and Karun Nair created records albeit of different kinds.

'Gavaskar is a man known for playing with a straight bat'

'Gavaskar is a man known for playing with a straight bat'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Former Test stalwarts Chandu Borde, Ajit Wadekar and Kiran More hailed Friday's Supreme Court order to make Sunil Gavaskar president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India for IPL-related affairs.

Kamala Mills fire has shaken our conscience: Bombay HC

Kamala Mills fire has shaken our conscience: Bombay HC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The court asked the city's civic body to bring its house in order.

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Hyderabad Test, Day 1

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Hyderabad Test, Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1:

Emergency? You may just need to dial 2611

Emergency? You may just need to dial 2611

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Dial 2611, a National Emergency Telephone Number system is designed and developed as a nationwide single telephone number assigned to integrate local, regional and national help lines and is easy to remember, Dinkar Borde, a scientist and an innovator, said.

Kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic Eden Gardens

Kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic Eden Gardens

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

From Chandu Borde and Salim Durani -- the architects of India's first Test victory at Eden Gardens -- to Sourav Ganguly, the stadium's rich history was hailed as the Cricket Association of Bengal began its 150 years' celebrations of the stadium with a book and documentary launch on Thursday.

Former India captain Wadekar passes away

Former India captain Wadekar passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Former cricket captain Ajit Wadekar, who led India to their first overseas Test series wins in England and West Indies, passed away on Wednesday after prolonged illness.

'Dravid was neither demonstrative nor flamboyant'

'Dravid was neither demonstrative nor flamboyant'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Rahul Dravid enjoyed full support of each member of the team, says Chandu Borde, Team India manager on the England tour.

'I don't know what exactly is expected of me'

'I don't know what exactly is expected of me'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

'I am an experienced player and have not done badly as an administrator either in the past,' says Chandu Borde, newly-appointed Team India manager.

Pathan was not considered: Vengsarkar

Pathan was not considered: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar says Chandu Borde's appointment as manager for the tours of Ireland and England will go a long way towards Team India improving its performance.

Old warrior takes fresh guard

Old warrior takes fresh guard

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Besides being an experienced player, former India captain Chandu Borde is also quite a seasoned hand at cricket administration.

Dhoni should have retired after Test series: Prasanna

Dhoni should have retired after Test series: Prasanna

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

"To me it was a real surprise. I thought he will play for one or two more years in Test cricket as he's a very fit person," said former captain and ex-chief selector Vengsarkar.

How Dhoni's tips helped Gaikwad enjoy his game

How Dhoni's tips helped Gaikwad enjoy his game

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Overwhelmed by emotion after getting his maiden India call-up, batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad said he would be banking on his ability to adapt quickly when he tries to make an impression during the upcoming limited overs tour of Sri Lanka.

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Kumble had been hit on the jaw by a Mervyn Dillon short-pitched delivery while batting in the first innings of the match.

#ParisFashionWeek: 16 fab looks every girl MUST see

#ParisFashionWeek: 16 fab looks every girl MUST see

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Tiered short dress, sailor sleeves, fairy tale gowns -- the show covered it all.

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Dilip Vengsarkar and Mohammad Azharuddin took a lap around the 'Mecca of Indian cricket'