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It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.

12 years later: Dravid-Kohli's unbelievable journey

12 years later: Dravid-Kohli's unbelievable journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Both Dravid, now the team's head coach, and senior batter Kohli reminisced about the game that took place more than two decades ago.

1st Test: Ganguly predicts 4 centurions

1st Test: Ganguly predicts 4 centurions

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly found themselves reliving old memories - this time from the sidelines.

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope embodied England's 'Bazball' making a 196 filled with sweeps, reverse sweeps and reverse scoops during the first Test, and India head coach Rahul Dravid admitted they will have to counter the unorthodox approach to make a comeback into the series.

Can't see any of my batsman taking backward step: Dravid

Can't see any of my batsman taking backward step: Dravid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Head coach Rahul Dravid did not see Indian batters replying to England's 'Bazball' in kind but he said they will not be taking a backward step in the five-match Test series beginning in Hyderabad from Thursday.

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

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his his two-year contract ended on Sunday.

If India Wins World Cup, It Will Erase Dravid's 2007 Nightmare

If India Wins World Cup, It Will Erase Dravid's 2007 Nightmare

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The Indian players now have the opportunity to etch their names in the annals of cricketing history, with Dravid's dream, their dream, finally within reach.

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.

Kane Williamson's 100th: Reflects on debut with Tendulkar, Dravid

Kane Williamson's 100th: Reflects on debut with Tendulkar, Dravid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Williamson reminisces 'surreal' feeling of being surrounded by Tendulkar, Dravid on debut in 2010

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.

Is THIS the reason Rajasthan Royals are collapsing?

Is THIS the reason Rajasthan Royals are collapsing?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged concerns about the team's death bowling performance in the ongoing IPL but expressed confidence in their ability to improve execution in upcoming matches.

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Some people consider Indian cricket their personal fiefdom: Gambhir

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.

'It's now or never for bottom-dwellers Royals'

'It's now or never for bottom-dwellers Royals'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Can't afford any slip-up, need to start winning games: RR coach Dravid

Jamil banks on belief for tough CAFA Cup assignment

Jamil banks on belief for tough CAFA Cup assignment

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

India face hosts Tajikistan on August 29 followed by matches against Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

Dravid's pep talk to Indian women's team

Dravid's pep talk to Indian women's team

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Rahul Dravid spent some quality time at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and gave a pep talk to women cricketers ahead of their tour of Bangladesh.

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

'Kohli would've won Lord's Test comfortably for India'

'Kohli would've won Lord's Test comfortably for India'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Former England quick Steve Harmison believes that if batting maestro Virat Kohli were batting at his usual No. 4 position in the third Test against England at Lord's, India would have chased down the target of 193 and taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Amidst strong speculation of him wanting to snap the ties with Rajasthan Royals, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his long association with the IPL franchise has transformed his life and career.

Dravid pleased with options at India's disposal ahead of T20 WC

Dravid pleased with options at India's disposal ahead of T20 WC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Dube emerged player of the series against Afghanistan for his 124 runs and two wickets, and Dravid was excited to have an all-rounder option to consider.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'He's lucky to be part of Rajasthan Royals and under Rahul Dravid, because Rahul Dravid is one of those cricketers who almost symbolises how to keep it low-key.'

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

Joe Root, Lord of Lord's!

Joe Root, Lord of Lord's!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Joe Root is the leading run-scorer at Lord's across all international formats, amassing 2,526 runs in 33 matches at the Home of Cricket.

Dravid doesn't want to be 'too harsh' on younger crop of batters, but...

Dravid doesn't want to be 'too harsh' on younger crop of batters, but...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Rahul Dravid doesn't want to be "too harsh" while judging the younger crop of batters but the India head coach wants them to develop their own methods for countering spin-friendly conditions.

2,916 Runs For Root To Break Sachin's Record

2,916 Runs For Root To Break Sachin's Record

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Among the active batters, Joe Root, 34, looks the only one who could go past Sachin Tendulkar's Test record tally of 15921 runs.

V V S Laxman to replace Dravid as India head coach?

V V S Laxman to replace Dravid as India head coach?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid's two-year contract ended after the World Cup and he is unlikely to seek an extension or accept one if offered by the BCCI.

Is this why IPL teams are struggling at home?

Is this why IPL teams are struggling at home?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Home advantage is not prevalent because teams, players are new after big auction: Dravid

Root Set to Rewrite History Books

Root Set to Rewrite History Books

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Just 120 runs shy of overtaking Ricky Ponting, the veteran batter is on the brink of becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test history-behind only the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.

'Our attack is superior': Can England survive at Lord's?

'Our attack is superior': Can England survive at Lord's?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Azharuddin also highlighted the expected positive impact of Jasprit Bumrah's return, stating that India's bowling attack is currently superior to England's.

SEE: 'We definitely want to win this Test and the series'

SEE: 'We definitely want to win this Test and the series'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Intent-driven Shubman Gill shines on Day 1 in Birmingham

Dravid places onus on leader Rohit to take the team forward

Dravid places onus on leader Rohit to take the team forward

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'I guess you recognise as a coach that once the game starts, once the guys cross the line, there is only so much you can do. As coaches, we don't score a single run or take a single wicket in the tournament. All we can do is really support the players.'

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's finest Test batters, called time on his illustrious career on Sunday.

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India coach Rahul Dravid hopes to have his full-strength squad in time for the World Cup starting next week.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.