News for 'Mansur Ali Khan'

Pataudi complains of chest pain; hospitalised

Pataudi complains of chest pain; hospitalised

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

After having spent two days in police remand following his surrender before a Jhajjar court on Saturday, the former Indian cricket captain will be presented in court later on Monday.

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel will need to provide Rohit with more inputs like whether to bowl bouncers or bowl round the wicket or whether we are allowing the game to drift.'

Former Test umpire Reuben dead

Former Test umpire Reuben dead

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

He officiated in 10 official and two unofficial Tests.

Tough for Ganguly to return: Pataudi

Tough for Ganguly to return: Pataudi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

That's because competition in the team has increased drastically, says the former India captain.

How do India, Australia stack up in Test cricket?

How do India, Australia stack up in Test cricket?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

Former Test umpire Mamsa dead

Former Test umpire Mamsa dead

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

The Mumbai umpire, who officiated in six Tests between 1964 and 1973, passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness.

'Pataudi would have averaged 75 if he had both his eyes'

'Pataudi would have averaged 75 if he had both his eyes'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

India batting great Rahul Dravid recalled meeting Tiger Pataudi in 1997 and revealed how he found there was no bitterness in him about the injury which left him with just one eye.

'You Will Always Be The First Man I Loved!'

'You Will Always Be The First Man I Loved!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with priceless pictures and touching messages.

'Ultimate spin ball, one that even we never saw coming'

'Ultimate spin ball, one that even we never saw coming'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Bishan Singh Bedi's family paid tribute to the spin legend who left for his celestial abode on Monday after living an inspiring life.

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Run by a former cricketer and son of India's military heroes, Mike's Forest Retreat is an ode to all that we hold dear.

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Rare glimpses from the Legend's Life.

Indian student scores triple hundred for Oxford University

Indian student scores triple hundred for Oxford University

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Skipper Samridh Agarwal cracked an unbeaten 313 and became the first ever cricketer to score a triple century in an University match and also eclipsed the previous record of 247 set by another Indian origin player Salil Oberoi.

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

His great grandfather played Test cricket for both England and India. His grandfather was arguably the most charismatic captain India has had.

Sharmila Tagore claims Bhopal royal property

Sharmila Tagore claims Bhopal royal property

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The late Nawab of Pataudi's widow wants the current residents on family property in Bhopal evicted.

'For me, Pataudi was India's best captain ever'

'For me, Pataudi was India's best captain ever'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was the best captain the country ever had.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.

MCG Test: Day 5. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 5. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Number of Tests won by India outside Asia in 2018 now stands at 4 -- the most they have ever won in a calendar year, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Now we do not know if the Board bugs the dressing room or employs Pegasus in players' phones. But nothing stopped them from speaking with Kohli, points out Shekhar Gupta.

11/10/2019: A day of records for Kohli

11/10/2019: A day of records for Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The major records established by Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa in Pune, on Friday.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Here's what Kohli wants to say on Test cricket

Here's what Kohli wants to say on Test cricket

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

India captain Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, said that for the game cricket to sustain globally, Test cricket needs to be the premier format.

'Kohli should step down as Test captain'

'Kohli should step down as Test captain'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'Maybe Kohli can offer to make an honourable way for Rahane to take over during the series against England at home.' 'I can assure no bad blood would be caused when we ensure that the larger picture on the canvas is Indian cricket.'

'Kareena and Saif are a solid couple'

'Kareena and Saif are a solid couple'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'I am fortunate that I have never been stuck in riots. I have had a very protected life and upbringing. I remember my brother was in Mumbai during the 1992-93 riots and we were all worried about him. But he was fine.' Soha Ali Khan gets serious.

All-rounder Ashwin takes honours on Day 2

All-rounder Ashwin takes honours on Day 2

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

India's off spinner R Ashwin owned the day's play with an all-round performance to put England on the back foot in the 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam.

Pietersen touches on emotions in Pataudi lecture

Pietersen touches on emotions in Pataudi lecture

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Pietersen said in his stirring address, which focussed on highlighting the relevance of Test cricket.

'Binny will prove his critics wrong at World Cup'

'Binny will prove his critics wrong at World Cup'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Stuart Binny's selection in India's Cricket World Cup squad might have raised a few eyebrows but his Karnataka coaches asserted that the "transformed" all-rounder will prove his critics wrong and be an asset to the team in Australia and New Zealand.

When luck favoured Viv in India

When luck favoured Viv in India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Who knows what would have happened if the dice of fate had not gone Viv's way during the Delhi Test?

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Former captain Anil Kumble said that many of the recommendations of the Lodha Committee report would be good for Indian cricket if they are implemented. "Many of the aspects of Justice Lodha recommendations are really good, especially the proposal to form Steering Committee of Players' Association. "If implemented, it will be good for Indian cricket," Kumble told reporters. The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Panel had recommended the formation of players' association by a four-member steering committee comprising former union home secretary G K Pillai (chairperson) and former India cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Kumble and Diana Edulji (ex-Indian women's team captain), to raise their concerns.

'She played bad women, but was an angel'

'She played bad women, but was an angel'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Movie legends Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore share their memories of Shashikala, who passed into the ages on Sunday with Subhash K Jha.

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

'I feel I have lost a part of me'

'I feel I have lost a part of me'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'His legacy is ineradicable.'

'This is the right time to give the Bharat Ratna to him'

'This is the right time to give the Bharat Ratna to him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Nobody has Dhoni's record of championship in three formats.' 'Every cricketer, every Indian, will agree to that.'

Will players union threaten BCCI?

Will players union threaten BCCI?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

One of the key recommendations of the Lodha committee was to form a players' union and subsequently a steering committee was formed to facilitate the process.

Kohli equals Tiger & Sunny's records

Kohli equals Tiger & Sunny's records

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating figures from the Kolkata Test.

BCCI buys time for Srinivasan; calls Working Committee meeting on September 26

BCCI buys time for Srinivasan; calls Working Committee meeting on September 26

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

The solution worked out by the members is to convene a Working Committee meeting on September 26. With this, the AGM is unlikely to be held on the scheduled date of September 30 as the rules demand for a three-week gap between the two meetings.

What a record breaking day in Mumbai!

What a record breaking day in Mumbai!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Skipper Virat Kohli slammed his third double century of the year.

Run-machine Kohli matches Gavaskar, Dravid in record books

Run-machine Kohli matches Gavaskar, Dravid in record books

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

India captain Virat Kohli struck his 15th Test century while opener Murali Vijay hit form and compiled a ton of his own to help India wrest control on Day 3 of the 4th Test in Mumbai on Saturday. Here are the statistical highlights from the third day's play of the fourth cricket Test played between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Ajit Wadekar: The man who made Indian captaincy coveted

Ajit Wadekar: The man who made Indian captaincy coveted

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

An astute thinker of the game with copybook technique of the famed 'Bombay School of Batsmanship', Wadekar was more than just the captain, who led India to twin series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971.