News for 'Gavaskar'

Bumrah made Aussie top-order batters look silly: Ponting

Bumrah made Aussie top-order batters look silly: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Bumrah finished as the leading wicket-taker with an incredible tally though India lost the series 1-3 after the six-wicket defeat in the fifth Test at the SCG

Warne's death felt personal for Kuldeep Yadav

Warne's death felt personal for Kuldeep Yadav

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Kuldeep, who has had an excellent couple of years since making his comeback from the knee injury, also visited the Cricket Australia (CA) headquarters and had an online interaction CEO Nick Hockley.

'Focus on...': Bumrah's message to Team India

'Focus on...': Bumrah's message to Team India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Bumrah who would lead his side in the first Test, said that Team India are banking on self-belief and they are having the conversation in the team.

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971, was presented with a special India cap by BCCI secretary during the lunch interval on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

Let him fail first: Ganguly slams Sarfaraz's critics

Let him fail first: Ganguly slams Sarfaraz's critics

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in strong support of giving Sarfaraz Khan a fair chance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Pat Cummins has never been part of a victorious Test series campaign against India, and the Australian captain wants to erase that blemish from his CV

Team India's surprise pick as batting coach!

Team India's surprise pick as batting coach!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Sitanshu Kotak, 52, is a longtime staff of the National Cricket Academy as its batting coach

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Cameron Green's injury could open up the door for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India next month.

'You Have Kept Mumbai Cricket Alive'

'You Have Kept Mumbai Cricket Alive'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

'You get inspired, you get motivated the moment you enter Wankhede, you always want to do well whether playing for Mumbai or India.'

Jadeja's Return: A Wise Move by India?

Jadeja's Return: A Wise Move by India?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Jadeja's return along with Akash Deep replacing Harshit Rana, is seen as a bold move that could either turn the series around or backfire spectacularly.

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

On Day 1 of the Sydney Test on Friday, Rohit 'opted to rest' himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale.

Will Dhruv Jurel steal the spotlight from Pant?

Will Dhruv Jurel steal the spotlight from Pant?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Paine, who coached Australia A in the recent series against India A, witnessed Jurel's exploits in the second 'unofficial' Test where the 23-year-old scored an 80 and 68 at Melbourne.

Gavaskar, Ponting call for Rohit's inclusion

Gavaskar, Ponting call for Rohit's inclusion

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Indian openers Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal looked clueless against the Australian attack in both the innings.

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar provided insights into the team's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content. The statements being circulated are not my views and do not reflect my opinions in any way.'

Blow for Australia! Cummins' Champions Trophy in jeopardy

Blow for Australia! Cummins' Champions Trophy in jeopardy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month's Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up!

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I do not think we have heard the last of that yet.'

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final Test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler's fitness.

Gavaskar banks on players' performance in T20 World Cup

Gavaskar banks on players' performance in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A mentor can only help as much because it is the players who will have to go out there and perform the "actual task", the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said on the appointment of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Indian team mentor for the T20 World Cup.

How Aussies plan to tackle Rohit challenge

How Aussies plan to tackle Rohit challenge

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

As the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches and both teams stacked with talent, fans can expect a fiercely competitive series Down Under.

Gavaskar dissects India's T20 WC debacle

Gavaskar dissects India's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Gavaskar also cited fielding as one the reason for India's below-par performance.

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Matt Renshaw feels he figures way down in the Australian selection pecking order for the opener's slot.

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir has already been asked a few tough questions after the 0-3 defeat at home to New Zealand and if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is also lost, it can all go downhill for the former opener.

India's WTC Final Dream Depends On...

India's WTC Final Dream Depends On...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

With just one match left in the series, Rohit Sharma and his men face a steep challenge to secure their spot in the final at Lord's next year.

'He doesn't care what people think about his technique'

'He doesn't care what people think about his technique'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

He added that it is amazing to watch Head, who wants to play at the peak of his powers and at the moment.

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Gavaskar was impressed with Rahane's field placements

'Retirement In Your Hands, But Playing For India Not'

'Retirement In Your Hands, But Playing For India Not'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'If the chairman of selectors believes in the future health of Indian cricket, he has the power to decide whether your career should end now, whether you get a few more matches, or one more series.'

Lack of depth in bowling reserves leaves India exposed

Lack of depth in bowling reserves leaves India exposed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The cupboard is bare and it will take some time to prepare another cracking line-up that can match the aura of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma.

Refreshed Australia eager to make amends against India

Refreshed Australia eager to make amends against India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Australia have lost their last four Test series against India, including two successive defeats at home.

WTC 2025 Final: India Needs Pakistan's Help

WTC 2025 Final: India Needs Pakistan's Help

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

If Pakistan can either draw or win both Tests in South Africa, it will significantly boost India's chances, even if they manage a 2-2 draw in their current Test series against Australia.

Vettori to abandon Australia mid-Test for IPL

Vettori to abandon Australia mid-Test for IPL

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The IPL auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25, clashing with the Perth Test scheduled from November 22.

Gambhir urges players to play domestic cricket

Gambhir urges players to play domestic cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Both the stars were woefully out of form during the just-concluded Test series against Australia that the visitors lost 1-3 to surrender the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well as a spot in the World Test Championship final.

Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets!

Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is also the second fastest Indian along with Ravindra Jadeja to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket.

Shubman Gill vows to turn things around

Shubman Gill vows to turn things around

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill says the need to put up a big first innings total has been the talking point among his team's batters

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his brilliant unbeaten 105 against Australia in the fourth Test

Gavaskar's birthday wish: Save children suffering from heart disease

Gavaskar's birthday wish: Save children suffering from heart disease

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

There cannot be a bigger blessing than a second shot at a healthy life for children born with congenital heart disease, said the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, whose biggest pledge on his 72nd birthday is to bring smiles on those cute little faces.

Bairstow hits back at Gavaskar over 'uninterested' comment

Bairstow hits back at Gavaskar over 'uninterested' comment

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

England opener Jonny Bairstow has hit back at Sunil Gavaskar for questioning his intent in the Test series, saying the Indian legend is more than welcome to call or message him and discuss about his 'will' to play the longest format.

Rahul can be groomed as a future India captain: Gavaskar

Rahul can be groomed as a future India captain: Gavaskar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar feels K L Rahul is captaincy material and should be groomed as a future leader of the Indian cricket team. Gavaskar made the comments after Virat Kohli announced that he would step down from T20 captaincy after the World Cup.