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Whatmore favours separate players for different formats

Whatmore favours separate players for different formats

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore said that he favours having separate players for the three different formats of the sport.

Rahul tears off paper, says mere list of promises no good

Rahul tears off paper, says mere list of promises no good

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Accusing the Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party of making "only promises", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday tore a piece of paper at an election meeting to drive home the point that "mere lists" of assurances were of no use.

'He was cordial and down to earth'

'He was cordial and down to earth'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

We asked you Dear Readers for your memories, photographs and videos of your meeting with M S Dhoni.

Trevor Bayliss appointed KKR chief coach

Trevor Bayliss appointed KKR chief coach

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday named Trevor Bayliss as the chief coach of their side for the fifth edition of Indian Premier League.

PCB tight-lipped about Whatmore's appointment

PCB tight-lipped about Whatmore's appointment

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Tipped to take over as Pakistan head coach, Dav Whatmore might have resigned from the helms of Kolkata Knight Riders but the PCB is apparently trying to play safe with an official, on Monday, saying that the Australian's decision has nothing to do with the board.

Zimbabwe team arrives in Pakistan amid tight security

Zimbabwe team arrives in Pakistan amid tight security

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The Zimbabwe cricket team arrived in Lahore on Tuesday, the first test-playing nation to tour Pakistan since a gun attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in 2009 had left six policemen and a van driver dead.

Images: Family, friends and fans celebrate Dhoni's new innings

Images: Family, friends and fans celebrate Dhoni's new innings

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni tied the knot with childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat on Sunday night in a private ceremony attended only by family members and close friends, including a few of his team-mates, at a farmhouse in Dehradun.

Meet Duncan Fletcher, Team India's new coach

Meet Duncan Fletcher, Team India's new coach

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

A methodical coach, with excellent one-on-one skills, the Zimbabwean is the ideal replacement for Gary Kirsten.

Paralympics-bound Palak continues training in lockdown

Paralympics-bound Palak continues training in lockdown

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Palak is certain to make the cut for Tokyo Paralympics in women's doubles as she is currently ranked fifth in the world. The top six in the list to be published by International Paralympic Committee will get automatic qualification.

'Flexibility, Gambhir behind KKR good show'

'Flexibility, Gambhir behind KKR good show'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The flexibility in the team with the presence of a lot of all-rounders and the leadership skills of Gautam Gambhir have been behind Kolkata Knight Riders' good show in the IPL so far, coach Dav Whatmore said on Wednesday.

KKR coach Whatmore warns team against complacency

KKR coach Whatmore warns team against complacency

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore on Saturday warned his players against any complacency as they take on Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Why India have a good chance to triumph in Australia

Why India have a good chance to triumph in Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

World Cup-winning former Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore believes that India have a good chance of winning a maiden Test series in Australia, in the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner.

Transport strike in Delhi today; schools shut

Transport strike in Delhi today; schools shut

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The UFTA is an umbrella body representing 41 associations and unions of goods and passenger segments, including trucks, buses, autos, tempos, maxi-cabs and taxis plying in the Delhi-NCR region.

Not worried by Punjab's rise: Whatmore

Not worried by Punjab's rise: Whatmore

Rediff.com19 May 2011

A resurgent Kings XI Punjab is closing the gap with them in the points table but Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore is not unduly worried about the gradual rise of the Adam Gilchrist-led side.

REVEALED: 'Global' 26/11 terrorists India wants

REVEALED: 'Global' 26/11 terrorists India wants

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

It has been two years since the horrific 26/11 attacks shook Mumbai and India, but there are still plenty of lose ends in the case thanks to the fact the Pakistani spy agency Inter Services Intelligence and Lashkar-e-Tayiba relied on operatives from around the globe to execute the dastardly attacks, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Bhambri upsets fourth seeded German

Bhambri upsets fourth seeded German

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

After stunning top seed Karan Rastogi on Thursday, sixth seed Yuki Bhambri turned giant-killer, scalping No 4 Gero Kretschmer of Germany in straight sets, to storm into the final of the CCI-ITF US$15,000 Men's Futures tennis tournament at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai on Friday.

KKR coach Whatmore mum on Ganguly

KKR coach Whatmore mum on Ganguly

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore chose not to speak on Sourav Ganguly being snubbed at the IPL auction but the burly Australian is happy with the set of players his franchise has picked for the next edition of the Twenty20 event.

Whatmore named KKR coach, Ganguly captain

Whatmore named KKR coach, Ganguly captain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Kolkata Knight Riders, which finished at the bottom in the second edition of the Indian Premier League, named Dav Whatmore as its new coach, with Delhi Ranji coach Vijay Dahiya his deputy.

Dhoni gets engaged to school friend Sakshi

Dhoni gets engaged to school friend Sakshi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday got engaged to his school-time friend Sakshi Singh Rawat at a hotel in Dehradun.

'Fixing can be curbed by educating youngsters'

'Fixing can be curbed by educating youngsters'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore says the 'fixing' menace can be curbed by proper education of youngsters. The former Sri Lanka and Bangladesh coach, who took charge of the junior Bengal cricket team on Monday, said: 'We need to educate the younger lot about this (fixing). There is a 'minority few' who are involved in this. I am sure we can reduce this, even if it's not totally eradicated.'

No auto extension for Powar, BCCI invites applications for women's coach

No auto extension for Powar, BCCI invites applications for women's coach

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Proven names such as Tom Moody, Dav Whatmore and Venkatesh Prasad are some of the options the Indian Cricket Board has at the moment

Knight Riders ropes in Rohan Gavaskar

Knight Riders ropes in Rohan Gavaskar

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Former Indian Cricket League rebel Rohan Gavaskar was on Monday roped in by Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as their two-day conditioning camp began at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Knight Riders to finalise 3rd keeper in two days

Knight Riders to finalise 3rd keeper in two days

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will select their third wicket-keeper within a couple of days, KKR coach Dav Whatmore said in Kolkata on Monday.

Patil to replace Whatmore as NCA Director

Patil to replace Whatmore as NCA Director

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil will take over as Director of Cricket Operations of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bangalore, replacing Dav Whatmore who resigned from the post recently.

ICC receives BCCI report on Kotla fiasco

ICC receives BCCI report on Kotla fiasco

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said it has received report from the BCCI on the December 27 pitch fiasco in Delhi and it's now up to ICC General Manager Dav Richardson and Chief Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle to take a call on the issue.

Akram to don mentor's cap in KKR

Akram to don mentor's cap in KKR

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Describing Wasim Akram as a legend, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore said the former Pakistan captain will play the mentor's role in the team's campaign in the third edition of the Indian Premier League.

Players must balance parties and matches: Whatmore

Players must balance parties and matches: Whatmore

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Kolkata Knight Riders' coach Dav Whatmore on Tuesday said players should learn to strike a balance between cricket matches and IPL parties.

'I slept before my Math exam, scored 99 percent'

'I slept before my Math exam, scored 99 percent'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Topper Akhilesh Narayan, from DAV Gopalapuram Boys Senior Secondary School, Chennai, scored 98 percent in his Class XII Board examinations. We got him to spill the beans on his strategy.

'KKR not a side to finish at the bottom of IPL'

'KKR not a side to finish at the bottom of IPL'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bottom place finish in the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) notwithstanding, newly-appointed coach Dav Whatmore on Saturday said that the side was certainly not a team to be the laggards in the high-profile Twenty20 event.

Whatmore to coach Knight Riders: Ganguly

Whatmore to coach Knight Riders: Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Dav Whatmore will be the coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ganguly is also expected to be back as Kolkata Knight Riders captain in the upcoming edition next year.

Nine-year-old boy missing in Haryana

Nine-year-old boy missing in Haryana

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Anand, a student of Class IV and son of Kishan Chandra, did not return from his school to his Sainik Colony residence on Tuesday.

Whatmore tips India to beat Australia

Whatmore tips India to beat Australia

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

With the Australian attack losing the venom of the recent past and two rookie spinners in the visiting squad, India has a bright chance to avenge their 2004 series loss in next month's Test series, feels former Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore. Whatmore, who is currently serving as the Director of Cricket Operations at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore, said Anil Kumble's boys should capitalise on the inexperienced Australian bowling to beat the world champions.

UK: 18 NRIs to be honoured by the Queen

UK: 18 NRIs to be honoured by the Queen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Leading Non-Resident Indian entrepreneur Raj Loomba, a campaigner of widows' rights, Surina Narula, champion of street children in India and 16 others have been chosen for the Queen's Birthday Honours this year.

Paul Close appointed Team India physio

Paul Close appointed Team India physio

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Team India has found a replacement for John Gloster. New Zealander Paul Close, the physio at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore and an integral part of director Dav Whatmore's support staff, will serve as physio of the Indian cricket team during the upcoming home series against South Africa. Close, who previously worked in the same position with the Bangladesh national side will be a part of the Indian team for the Tests in Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kanpur.

Katich to lead Australia 'A' on India visit

Katich to lead Australia 'A' on India visit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

The Australia 'A' team, led by left-hand batsman Simon Katich, will arrive in Bangalore on Friday. It will play two three-day games against its Indian counterparts, before participating in a triangular one-day series of 'A' teams. New Zealand is the third team.

7 children killed as school bus falls in canal

7 children killed as school bus falls in canal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The cause of the accident was the narrow bridge near the canal.

PM's friend leaves for Pakistan

PM's friend leaves for Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's childhood friend Raja Mohammed Ali, who was in India for the past few days, on Monday crossed over to Pakistan through the Indo-Pak Attari checkpost in Attari. Raja came to India for the first time after independence on May 23 to meet Dr Singh.

Pakistan invite Whatmore, Lawson, Done

Pakistan invite Whatmore, Lawson, Done

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

Dav Whatmore, Geoff Lawson and Richard Done have been shortlisted for the coaching job.

Whatmore plans to improve NCA

Whatmore plans to improve NCA

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

NCA director Dav Whatmore wishes to improve the already impressive facility further so that it can be more useful for Indian cricket.

India beat England in U-19 World Cup warm-up

India beat England in U-19 World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Saurabh Tiwary scored an unbeaten 98 as India rallied from the loss of three early wickets to win their final warm-up match by six wickets.