News for 'Gavaskar'

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with thought process, respected good balls: Sachin Tendulkar

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

With the planned ceremony not going ahead in the UK, a formal announcement on the renaming of the trophy is scheduled for June 19, on the eve of the series-opener at Leeds.

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir is tactically 'very good', but feels man-management remains an area he would need to work on.

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour

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.

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Playing his 32nd Test, he showed no signs of nervousness and batted with his signature effortless ease.

Gill is ready to replace the aging Fab Four

Gill is ready to replace the aging Fab Four

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The 55-year-old Ramprakash, who played 52 Tests between 1991 and 2002, said instead of captaincy affecting Gill's performance, it has made him more focussed.

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.

Gavaskar fumes over Asia Cup venue change

Gavaskar fumes over Asia Cup venue change

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Well, somebody should find the real story. It appears from cricketing points, that it was probably the players who didn't want to go to Hambantota'

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal enhanced his reputation as an all-conditions opener with a gutsy hundred on a tough pitch before Washington Sundar's whirlwind fifty allowed India to set a record 374-run target for England on an absorbing Day 3 of the final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'

Stop creating controversy; this is our team now: Gavaskar

Stop creating controversy; this is our team now: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side.

Can India afford to rest Bumrah?

Can India afford to rest Bumrah?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Ravi Shastri cautions India about resting Bumrah in second Test against England

England Test tour: Why India have edge

England Test tour: Why India have edge

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The five-match Test series will take place from June 20 to August 4, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's and The Oval (London), and Old Trafford (Manchester).

'I feel India are really going to struggle'

'I feel India are really going to struggle'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'It's going to be a real challenge, it's actually absolutely the litmus test as a touring team.'

Intra-squad clash: Shardul's ton puts Reddy's spot under threat

Intra-squad clash: Shardul's ton puts Reddy's spot under threat

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Thakur, who resumed Day 3 unbeaten, brought up his century with ease, reinforcing his case as the ideal seam-bowling all-rounder ahead of the Leeds Test.

'Pant has own computer, only he knows how it works!'

'Pant has own computer, only he knows how it works!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant plays the numbers game beautifully, has his own computer: Shastri

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

K L Rahul's brave century in India's first innings of the ongoing first Test against South Africa, at Centurion, on Wednesday drew high acclaim from Sunil Gavaskar.

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

After India captain Shubman Gill had scored another masterful century at Edgbaston, India fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj blew away England's top order.

Sacked by Team India, Nayar Finds 'Home' Again - Guess Where?

Sacked by Team India, Nayar Finds 'Home' Again - Guess Where?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mid-season in IPL 2025, just days after reports emerged of his exit as the Indian men's batting coach.

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Hussain recalled the Lord's Test in 2021 and Virat's 'pep talk' to fire up his players on the final morning as the visitors thrashed the hosts and registered a memorable win.

Pujara recalls late mum's advice at wife's book launch

Pujara recalls late mum's advice at wife's book launch

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Pujara recalled the struggles made by his parents to support his career.

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Dilip Doshi had great success on Indian tracks but it was the tour of Australia in 1980-81 where he picked up 11 wickets (6 in Adelaide and 5 in Melbourne) in more than 150-plus overs on non-responsive pitches.

'If Bumrah is fit, he should captain India else...'

'If Bumrah is fit, he should captain India else...'

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Ishant Sharma is backing Jasprit Bumrah to lead the Indian team on the tour of England.

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Pataudi medal was an afterthought, ECB should have done better: Farokh Engineer

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Pant also matched India's veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane, who was the last vice-captain to smash a century in each innings, doing so against South Africa in New Delhi, in 2015.

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

It was crucial for Shubman Gill to score truckload of runs to call the shots as skipper, former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Rishabh Pant set to overtake Dhoni

Rishabh Pant set to overtake Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant has a chance outdo his ex-skipper and icon MS Dhoni - by becoming the most successful wicketkeeper-batter in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia (SENA) conditions.

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

Protect young IPL stars, don't rush to replace Rohit...

Protect young IPL stars, don't rush to replace Rohit...

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit Sharma, India's Test captain, has announced his retirement from the format, leaving the team in need of a new leader.

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals from 1979 to 1983.

'India Doesn't Need Wins Tarnished By...'

'India Doesn't Need Wins Tarnished By...'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'How can an Indian match referee allow this Indian replacement? Match officials should be independent to prevent bias.'

'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

'He's Lucky Nobody Appealed'

'He's Lucky Nobody Appealed'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'There was no need for him to interfere with the progress of the ball.'