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How Dravid's batting tips helped young Jaiswal

How Dravid's batting tips helped young Jaiswal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday said batting stalwart Rahul Dravid had advised him to focus on each ball and this suggestion immensely helped him.

Why Agarwal is 'excited' to play under coach Dravid

Why Agarwal is 'excited' to play under coach Dravid

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

India batter Mayank Agarwal is keen to pick newly-appointed national team head coach Rahul Dravid's brain once again, having had an enjoyable experience with the approachable Karnataka stalwart while playing for India 'A'.

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Umar Akmal was provisionally suspended on the eve of the Pakistan Super League. He did not seem prepared to show remorse nor did he seek an apology for failing to report corrupt approaches.

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Tarak Sinha, the Indian coach with most number of international and first-class cricketers as his disciples, died on Saturday morning after a prolonged illness.

'Kohli & Co. have every chance to do well at 2019 WC'

'Kohli & Co. have every chance to do well at 2019 WC'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Talking to ANI, Kirsten said that though winning a World Cup requires a lot of hard work, he believes the Kohli-led side have a bright chance to clinch the coveted trophy.

Will Congress yield to BJP MP Thakur's demand for land in Dharamsala for NCA?

Will Congress yield to BJP MP Thakur's demand for land in Dharamsala for NCA?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Politics is set to take centrestage in Himachal cricket yet again with the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, led by BJP MP and Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, asking the Congress-run state government for land to set up the National Cricket Academy.

Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer

Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After both grandfathers, father and uncle, Lieutenant Tanishka Damodaran is the first girl from the family to join the Indian Army. She will join her first posting in Kashmir soon and hopes to follows her family tradition of joining the Paras.

Gill, Saha to share India 'A' captaincy against South Africa 'A'

Gill, Saha to share India 'A' captaincy against South Africa 'A'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The selection committee on Sunday met at National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru to pick the India 'A' squad.

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the cricket field.

Now Rathour's name crops up for NCA batting consultant's position, Kanitkar also in fray

Now Rathour's name crops up for NCA batting consultant's position, Kanitkar also in fray

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

It has been learnt that Rathour and Kanitkar are among the four applicants for the NCA coach's job.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

Bangar & Co. set to be retained, Penny and Dawes asked to report at NCA

Bangar & Co. set to be retained, Penny and Dawes asked to report at NCA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is all set to retain the support staff members comprising of Sanjay Bangar, R Sridhar and Bharat Arun, who came in as temporary replacements for Trevor Penny and Joe Dawes.

Rahul Dravid is Team India's new Head Coach

Rahul Dravid is Team India's new Head Coach

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Former India captain Rahul Dravid was unanimously appointed Head Coach of Team India's senior men's team by the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ms Sulakshana Naik and R P Singh, on Wednesday.

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pain, often excruciating, was Shreyas Iyer's constant companion as he dealt with a back injury.

Shetty to challenge MCA election eligibility rules

Shetty to challenge MCA election eligibility rules

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

With an eye on the October 18 biennial elections of the Mumbai Cricket Association, senior cricket administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty is all set to challenge in the court an amendment made to its election rules in July which debars him from contesting the elections.

Interviews in full swing for Team India physio job

Interviews in full swing for Team India physio job

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The support staff will be appointed for a period of two years beginning from the series against South Africa till the end of the 2021 T20 World Cup to be held in India.

Why coach Dravid will skip the Under-23 Emerging Trophy

Why coach Dravid will skip the Under-23 Emerging Trophy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

BCCI has decided that it will allow the former India captain to join his franchise Delhi Daredevils, who will start their preparatory camp for the forthcoming tenth edition of the Indian Premier League later this month.

Cric Buzz: West Indies ropes in Desai as batting coach

Cric Buzz: West Indies ropes in Desai as batting coach

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Desai, who has been handed a two-year contract, has joined the team before the the first T20 International on Friday.

Latif launches Karachi T20 tourney

Latif launches Karachi T20 tourney

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has launched a Twenty20 tournament in Karachi, claiming that it could soon pave the way for an Indian Premier League-style national event.

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

India's team for the Asia Cup was largely picked keeping the World Cup in mind, which meant gambling with players, who are not fully fit.

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Parag credited Sangakkara for making things easier for him as he was easy to approach.

I did not take the fitness test, so how did I fail, asks Mishra

I did not take the fitness test, so how did I fail, asks Mishra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Amit Mishra, currently at the business end of intense rehabilitation, is puzzled by rumours that he failed the YoYo test alongside Suresh Raina and M S Washington Sunder.

After tearful apology, Pakistan players accept Amir

After tearful apology, Pakistan players accept Amir

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir broke down during the national conditioning camp and offered to leave the game before being accepted by protesting players, who had reservations training with him.

India A, Under-19 head coach Dravid replaced

India A, Under-19 head coach Dravid replaced

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Mhambrey gets longer stint as U-19 coach, Kotak to helm India A for South Africa A series

Ganguly to help Mizos enter the big league

Ganguly to help Mizos enter the big league

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The soccer-crazy Mizos have found a new love in cricket and with former captain Sourav Ganguly all set to guide the youngsters, the state hopes to compete at the national level by 2008.

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Shreyas Iyer could "walk back" into India's playing eleven if he can take the load of a five-day Test. He deserves a spot in the side after playing some under-pressure knocks recently, says Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

Krishnappa Gowtham ready to soar under Dravid's wings

Krishnappa Gowtham ready to soar under Dravid's wings

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Gowtham is among the six uncapped players picked for India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka

Will Natarajan get call-up for 2021 T20 WC?

Will Natarajan get call-up for 2021 T20 WC?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'I wish him all the best and a left-arm bowler is always an asset on the field and if he can be consistent it will be a great thing for us heading into the World Cup next year.'

Cric Buzz: Pakistan's Junaid out of NZ series with injury

Cric Buzz: Pakistan's Junaid out of NZ series with injury

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Pakistan will be without leading paceman, Junaid Khan for the series against New Zealand after he was advised to undergo another six weeks of rehabilitation following his knee injury.

Out-of-favour Ishant released for Ranji Trophy

Out-of-favour Ishant released for Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Delhi's bid for a quarter-final berth received a major boost after their regular captain Ishant Sharma was released by the Indian team management for the fifth round Ranji Trophy Group A game against Maharashtra, starting in New Delhi on Friday.

How India beat the odds and won the U-19 World Cup

How India beat the odds and won the U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Having battled a COVID-19 outbreak in their camp, which nearly derailed their campaign, India beat England by four wickets in the final of this edition on Saturday to extend their dominance in the age-group showpiece.

IPL final in Mumbai, no change in timings

IPL final in Mumbai, no change in timings

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that IPL final will be held in Mumbai and not Ahmedabad.

Shastri should have updated Kohli on Rohit's injury status: Gambhir

Shastri should have updated Kohli on Rohit's injury status: Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir said the communication gap between the Indian team management and selectors on Rohit Sharma's injury was 'unfortunate' and the onus was on head coach Ravi Shastri to update skipper Virat Kohli on the matter.

Pandya-Rahul incident couldn't have happened in our time: Yuvraj

Pandya-Rahul incident couldn't have happened in our time: Yuvraj

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

There are not many role models in the current Indian cricket set up other than Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and the seniors do not command much respect from the youngsters, believes former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

My dream is to transform India into sports-playing nation: Tendulkar

My dream is to transform India into sports-playing nation: Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, along with former England captain Mike Gatting and Mumbai Cricket Association president Vijay Patil, launched the 'Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy DY Patil Sports Centre' in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday.

India tour of Australia: Where will KL Rahul bat?

India tour of Australia: Where will KL Rahul bat?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

KL Rahul on Wednesday said that his batting position will depend on the format the team will be playing.

'Kumble made an impact from his first interaction'

'Kumble made an impact from his first interaction'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Wednesday marked a special day for two members of the Indian cricket team who will be playing a crucial role in the upcoming series in West Indies. While it was the first day in office for legendary spinner Anil Kumble, who took charge as the head coach, it was also a moment to savour for young pacer Shardul Thakur. It was the Mumbai pacer's first outing with the Indian cricket team at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India will witness its first major cricket tournament in the country since the COVID-19 disruption when the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins the much-delayed domestic season from Sunday, presenting a platform for the hopefuls to impress before the Indian Premier League players' auction.

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Earlier this month, former Supreme Court judge Jain had asked Dravid to respond in writing after receiving a complaint from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta.