News for 'Murali Kartik'

Murali Kartik back in India ODI squad

Murali Kartik back in India ODI squad

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The national selectors made just one change to the Indian squad for the next two one-dayers against Australia, bringing in Murali Kartik for Ramesh Powar.

Murali Kartik to join Lancashire

Murali Kartik to join Lancashire

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The Railways left-arm spinner got a call from English county Lancashire to replace Australian batsman Brad Hodge.

Murali Kartik to join Indian team

Murali Kartik to join Indian team

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Murali Kartik joins Somerset for 2010

Murali Kartik joins Somerset for 2010

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Discarded Indian spinner Murali Kartik has signed up with Somerset as their overseas player for 2010. The left-arm spinner, who joined Middlesex in 2007, has signed a one-year contract with Somerset.

Murali Kartik turns it India's way

Murali Kartik turns it India's way

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

The left-arm spinner claimed six wickets and then scored an unbeaten 21 as India beat Australia by two wickets in the seventh ODI.

Murali Kartik claims 6 for 21

Murali Kartik claims 6 for 21

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

The Indian spinner put Middlesex in driver's seat against Glamorgan in the Division II County Championship match.

Murali Kartik's five-for in vain

Murali Kartik's five-for in vain

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The left-arm spinner claimed five wickets in the second innings but couldn't prevent Middlesex from going down to Derbyshire in the four-day County match.

Murali Kartik shines with the bat

Murali Kartik shines with the bat

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Murali Kartik's timely knock of 40 helped Lanacshire to a big first innings total against Hampshire.

Murali Kartik to play for RCB in IPL VI

Murali Kartik to play for RCB in IPL VI

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Veteran India discard Murali Kartik will be playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League after Pune Warriors released him from their squad on Friday.

Murali Kartik retires from competitive cricket

Murali Kartik retires from competitive cricket

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Veteran left-arm spinner Murali Kartik retired from competitive cricket having played eight Tests and 37 ODIs for India between 1999 and 2007 taking 24 and 37 wickets respectively.

'Sir Sobers inspired me to take up cricket'

'Sir Sobers inspired me to take up cricket'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has opened up on his cricketing journey, crediting West Indies cricket and the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers for inspiring him to pursue a career in cricket.

Why Kartik's wife 'ran away' from game

Why Kartik's wife 'ran away' from game

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Murali Kartik revealed that his wife Shweta 'ran away' from the ground at Hove after he was booed for Mankading while playing county cricket for Surrey against his former team Somerset in 2012.

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.

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The injury-prone Bumrah played the first, third and fourth Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, skipping two matches with Mohammed Siraj leading the pace-bowling attack.

Predictable Jadeja: Master at Home, Middling Abroad?

Predictable Jadeja: Master at Home, Middling Abroad?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Technique and natural pace may me Jadeja's undoing in England

Stop criminalising bowlers: Kartik on Mankading

Stop criminalising bowlers: Kartik on Mankading

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Kartik ran as many as five batters out at the non-striker's end across formats during his playing days.

Kartik repaid my trust: Dhoni

Kartik repaid my trust: Dhoni

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his decision to back the left-arm spinner paid off in the fourth ODI against Australia.

Kartik picks three for Lancashire

Kartik picks three for Lancashire

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Murali Kartik picked three crucial wickets to help Lancashire restrict Durham to 372 in the first innings of their four-day match at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Friday.

Kartik ruled out for three weeks

Kartik ruled out for three weeks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Murali Kartik was on Monday ruled out of action for at least three weeks after he suffered a ligament tear of his left ankle during the Deodhar Trophy encounter between Central Zone and North Zone in Bangalore. Kartik, who had the MRI done at the Hosmat Hospital, figured in the 14-member Indian squad for the first two Tests against South Africa, announced by BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah.

I am enjoying my game: Kartik

I am enjoying my game: Kartik

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

The left-arm spinner, who made a comeback to the Indian team after a gap of 20 months, said he is no more a youngster who would buckle under pressure at the big stage.

Kartik saves the day for Railways

Kartik saves the day for Railways

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

The left-arm spinner scored an unbeaten 89 to help Railways reach 235 for six, a lead of 12 runs, on the second day of the Irani Trophy.

Kartik sent as a precaution: Dalmiya

Kartik sent as a precaution: Dalmiya

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

The BCCI chief said the Board decided to send Kartik 'so that the team does not find itself handicapped' in case of an emergency.

Kartik scalps six to guide Somerset to victory

Kartik scalps six to guide Somerset to victory

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Out-of-favour Indian left-arm spinner Murali Kartik returned with magical figures of six for 61 to help his side Somerset beat Warwickshire by nine wickets in the County Division Championship at Taunton.

Kartik scalps six to guide Somerset to victory

Kartik scalps six to guide Somerset to victory

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Out-of-favour Indian left-arm spinner Murali Kartik returned with magical figures of six for 61 to help his side Somerset beat Warwickshire by nine wickets in the County Division Championship at Taunton.

Harbhajan, Kartik back for Tests

Harbhajan, Kartik back for Tests

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Harbhajan Singh and Murali Kartik were named in the Indian squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.

PIX: Kapil, Sehwag, Nehra at Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites

PIX: Kapil, Sehwag, Nehra at Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The big names of Indian cricket including World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, Madan Lal, Virender Sehwag and Kirti Azad paid their last respects to the spin great.

Chawla replaces Kartik for Challenger Series

Chawla replaces Kartik for Challenger Series

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla will be playing under Gujarat's attacking wicketkeeper batsman Parthiv Patel in the three-team tournament also featuring India Red, led by Mohd Kaif, and India Blue, captained by Virender Sehwag.

Spinners playing massive role in T20s: Kartik

Spinners playing massive role in T20s: Kartik

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Veteran India discard Murali Kartik on Thursday said that spinners have come of age and are playing a great role in teams' victories in the Twenty20 format of the game.

It was a special day and it belonged to me: Kartik

It was a special day and it belonged to me: Kartik

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

After his six-wicket haul broke Australia's back, Kartik shone with the bat as well.

Did We See Another Sachin In The Making?

Did We See Another Sachin In The Making?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

More than the numbers, it was the swagger. The intent. The ease with which he handled the pressure. Vaibhav didn't look like a passenger in the IPL -- he looked like he belonged.

Asian Games: Kartik wins silver; Gulveer bags bronze

Asian Games: Kartik wins silver; Gulveer bags bronze

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Indian long-distance runners Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh bagged a silver and bronze medal respectively in the men's 10000m race with personal best times at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday.

Kartik lands in controversy over Mankad-style run-out

Kartik lands in controversy over Mankad-style run-out

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Veteran India discard and Railways captain Murali Kartik found himself in the centre of a controversy when he 'Mankaded' Bengal batsman Sandipan Das leading to an ugly altercation with opposition coach Ashok Malhotra during a Ranji Trophy game in New Delhi on Sunday.

Kuldeep Once Again The Fall Guy!

Kuldeep Once Again The Fall Guy!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Since making his debut in 2017, the highly rated Kuldeep Yadav has featured in just 13 Tests in seven years.

Bishan Singh Bedi passes away at 77

Bishan Singh Bedi passes away at 77

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

He was 77 years old and is survived by his wife Anju, son Angad and daughter Neha.

'India can use Pant as X-factor in Boxing Day Test'

'India can use Pant as X-factor in Boxing Day Test'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

According to Kartik, Pant has an 'X-factor' in his batting and believes that he can produce results for the side

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

A turner in Pune exposed the soft underbelly of Indian batters' technique against slow bowling but as per the current team's philosophy, it has decided to take the bull by its horns by asking for a turner where the ball might turn at right angles from first hour.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal allege ball tampering, Kartik warned

Ranji Trophy: Bengal allege ball tampering, Kartik warned

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Veteran spinner and Railways captain Murali Kartik was embroiled in a controversy once again after he was warned by the umpires for some "issues" with the ball in an acrimonious day three of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Bengal.

Shanto breaks silence on struggling Shakib

Shanto breaks silence on struggling Shakib

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto on Sunday threw his weight behind the struggling Shakib Al Hasan and said the country's greatest all-rounder is doing everything in his capacity to regain his form with the ball.

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Gurcharan Singh, who has coached hundreds of first class cricketers and many international players, was bestowed with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Secret to Jadeja's success this World Cup revealed!

Secret to Jadeja's success this World Cup revealed!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Former India left-arm spinner Murali Kartik, one of the most astute readers of the game, explained Jadeja's lethal transformation during the World Cup compared to earlier years.