News for 'Gavaskar'

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

While Gautam Gambhir's anger at the leaks is understandable, blaming Sarfaraz Khan without concrete proof seems premature and unnecessary.

Bumrah is World No 1 Test bowler!

Bumrah is World No 1 Test bowler!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, who captained India in Perth, returned with excellent match figures of 8/72 as India crushed Australia by 295 runs.

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Hayden shared his views on how to dismiss the Australian batters at Gabba.

Is Bumrah In Doubt For 3rd Test?

Is Bumrah In Doubt For 3rd Test?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'The only concern they might have is around Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and what that does to the bowling attack... that's where the main challenge lies for India.'

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'The best coach is the one who is tactically superior. He should know how to pick the right XI according to the conditions.'

India's batting EXPOSED against spin

India's batting EXPOSED against spin

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

With an unprecedented 3-0 Test series whitewash on home soil, 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar stepped forward and admitted that maybe it is time for India to have an "introspection."

Bumrah's injury absence a problem for India, says Kapil

Bumrah's injury absence a problem for India, says Kapil

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Kapil Dev believes the injury-enforced absence of key players like Jasprit Bumrah can hamper any team and hopes India's pace spearhead will return to action soon.

Dravid will bring his work ethic with him: Gavaskar

Dravid will bring his work ethic with him: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Gavaskar said in the remaining two matches, Dravid can assess a few things for outlining his future plans.

10,000-run milestone a different beast: Smith

10,000-run milestone a different beast: Smith

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Australian batsman Steve Smith narrowly missed reaching the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket during the final match against India in Sydney. He acknowledges the significance of the milestone, describing it as "a different beast." Smith's pursuit of the landmark weighed heavily on his mind during the match, and he even joked about associating the number 38 (the runs he needed) with teammate Josh Hazlewood, whose jersey number is 38. Despite falling short, Smith remains hopeful of achieving the milestone on the first day of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli Enters 9,000 Club

Virat Kohli Enters 9,000 Club

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

This achievement places him in an elite group of Indian cricketers, joining Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid as the only Indians to have reached this landmark.

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'

'Cummins was outstanding; terrific to watch'

'Cummins was outstanding; terrific to watch'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The legendary Adam Gilchrist showered praise on Australia captain Pat Cummins for his outstanding performance in the Adelaide Test.

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma last played for Mumbai way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match in Canberra

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match in Canberra

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The start of India's two-day warm-up match against the Australian Prime Minister's XI on Saturday was delayed because of rain.

'Bahut Ho Gaya': Gambhir Warns Team

'Bahut Ho Gaya': Gambhir Warns Team

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

He warned the players that failure to follow his game plans would result in them being dropped from the team.

Kohli Link To Akash Deep's Heroics

Kohli Link To Akash Deep's Heroics

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

On Day 4 of the Brisbane Test, Akash Deep delivered a fearless and career-defining performance to help India avoid the follow-on.

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will be "dangerous" and "hungry" for runs in the remaining two Tests

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The advantage teams have had batting second in the just-concluded T20 World Cup is something the ICC can look into to ensure a level-playing field, Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar said on Monday.

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, Hazlewood bowled just one over before walking out of the field before undergoing scans later to ascertain the severity of the injury.

Retirement In Rohit's Body Language?

Retirement In Rohit's Body Language?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I saw him quite emotional on the field yesterday.' 'That's unusual for us to see Rohit like that.'

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'Jaiswal is too talented to be written off after one bad innings. He'll bounce back. The real test is how he handles the second innings.'

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Front-on replays were inconclusive, and Rahul maintained that the sound detected was caused by his bat brushing the pad, not the ball.

'Adamance' is why Kohli is struggling: Manjrekar

'Adamance' is why Kohli is struggling: Manjrekar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's refusal to make changes in his batting to overcome a weakness outside the off-stump has seen his average drop from the 50s to 48.13, says former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar.

Will Rain Threaten Perth Test?

Will Rain Threaten Perth Test?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Rain is expected to influence the first morning of play on Friday, with a 25% chance of showers forecast.

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India may be one of the favourites, but Uthappa said they will have their task cut out in their opener against Bangladesh.

Axar Patel To Be A Dad Soon

Axar Patel To Be A Dad Soon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Axar and Meha Patel are expecting their first child.

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments at nets

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments at nets

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Fans passed 'rude' comments during the Indian team's nets in Adelaide on Wednesday.

Abhishek Sharma reveals secret to his explosive 79

Abhishek Sharma reveals secret to his explosive 79

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

India's young T20 stars, led by opener Abhishek Sharma's blistering 79 off 34 balls, helped India crush England by seven wickets in the first T20I in Kolkata.

'You Need To Play What The Team Needs'

'You Need To Play What The Team Needs'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'You can still play your natural game in a team sport but if the team needs you you need to play in a certain way.'

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

'There Was Fear While Running'

'There Was Fear While Running'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'When you are scoring runs and taking wickets, everyone is standing with you.' 'But the real test is to realise who is with you during your tough times.'

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has criticized Babar Azam for focusing on personal milestones over team success, expressing concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their crucial Champions Trophy clash against India. He believes Pakistan's recent struggles, including a disappointing Tri-Nation Series campaign and a 1-1 draw against the West Indies in a home Test series, point to a lack of readiness for the India encounter.

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Australia must avoid defeat in Melbourne to keep their hopes alive of taking back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Maharashtra minister miffed with Gavaskar over non-utilisation of Mumbai plot

Maharashtra minister miffed with Gavaskar over non-utilisation of Mumbai plot

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday said legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar should utilise a government plot allotted to him in Mumbai by setting up a cricket academy and maintained in the past he had thought of taking back the prime piece of land.

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'

'Gavaskar's contribution to Indian cricket is unparalleled'

'Gavaskar's contribution to Indian cricket is unparalleled'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Birthday wishes poured in from the cricketing world for the iconic Sunil Gavaskar, who turned 71 on Friday. From the great Sachin Tendulkar to Sanjay Manjrekar to to VVS Laxman, many cricketers took to Twitter to wish their cricketing hero.

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.

Australia's mind games forced Rohit's shocking exit?

Australia's mind games forced Rohit's shocking exit?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma wilted under the traditional Australian tactic of mentally breaking down the opposition captains