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Dravid, the legend, plays down his part in the triumph

Dravid, the legend, plays down his part in the triumph

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the World Cup. Only Fitting.'

Will Langer take up an offer as India Head Coach?

Will Langer take up an offer as India Head Coach?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Being India head coach is one of the biggest assignments in the cricket world, and former Australia head coach Justin Langer believes it could be very exhausting if the timing isn't right for the incumbent.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Gavaskar wants BCCI to appoint Dravid as India coach

Gavaskar wants BCCI to appoint Dravid as India coach

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar backed Rahul Dravid as the next Indian cricket team coach, saying if the Board of Control for Cricket in India is looking for a change, the former India captain is best suited for the job.

How Ashwin inspired India's Super Over gamble

How Ashwin inspired India's Super Over gamble

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

How did Rohit Sharma manage to bat again in the second Super Over?

India eager to settle Rahul vs Pant debate in ODIs

India eager to settle Rahul vs Pant debate in ODIs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management has an opportunity to decide who among KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be India's long-term first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs

PIX: England's Dharamsala Diary

PIX: England's Dharamsala Diary

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The curtains dropped on another exciting India vs England Test series, with the visiting side falling to a crushing defeat in the final match in Dharamsala.

Rahul Dravid in figures

Rahul Dravid in figures

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma's triumphant team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 am at his residence before flying to Mumbai, where a road show and felicitation function is scheduled at the Wankhede stadium.

Dravid calls upon India's youngsters to embrace Test cricket

Dravid calls upon India's youngsters to embrace Test cricket

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The former India captain, who scored 13288 runs in 164 Tests, believes that playing Tests is the greatest form of satisfaction in the game.

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara hailed India's 15-member side for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and called it an "extremely strong" squad.

Dravid controversially 'given out' again

Dravid controversially 'given out' again

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

For the second match in a row, Rahul Dravid found himself at the receiving end of controversial umpiring decisions as he was given out for caught behind in India's second innings in the final Test against England at the Oval.

How Dravid's advice shaped Shubman Gill's career

How Dravid's advice shaped Shubman Gill's career

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

India's young batting star Shubman Gill reveals how he made the transition from Under-19, India 'A' and domestic cricket to the international level.

Dravid's record as captain

Dravid's record as captain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Rahul Dravid led India in 25 Tests and compiled an 8-6 win-loss record.

Angry Dravid slams Delhi batsmen after flop show

Angry Dravid slams Delhi batsmen after flop show

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The Delhi Daredevils coach is hoping his team can turnaround their fortunes and put up a better showing in their remaining matches.

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

London Spirit is the Lord's based team participating in England's domestic cricket tournament, The Hundred.

June 20th, Memorable Day For Indian Cricket

June 20th, Memorable Day For Indian Cricket

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

It was on this day that three of India's greatest batters -- Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli -- made their Test debuts.

Rahul Dravid: Team India's firewall

Rahul Dravid: Team India's firewall

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

If there is an Indian player who has made an impact in an otherwise vapid show in England thus far, it is Rahul Dravid.

Not everyone understands T20 cricket: Dravid

Not everyone understands T20 cricket: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

It is often compared to fast food and criticised for being a shallow format but former Indian captain Rahul Dravid feels Twenty20 cricket has its own set of complexities and intricacies that a common fan cannot fathom. "Some of the conversations that happen around IPL teams... these conversations are not happening outside. They are not happening in television studios as I have been on television studios, I know it. The depth of conversation that's happening about the T20 game within a team and within that environment is not happening anywhere else, which is what makes the T20 game unique," Dravid told ESPN Cricinfo.

The unseen struggles of Kohli on his road to 500 games

The unseen struggles of Kohli on his road to 500 games

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Kohli will join Sachin Tendulkar, Dravid himself and MS Dhoni as the fourth Indian to play 500 international matches

Phenomenal achievement by Sania, Leander: Dravid

Phenomenal achievement by Sania, Leander: Dravid

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Congratulating tennis stars Sania Mirza and Leander Paes, who won Grand Slams in the women's doubles and mixed doubles respectively at the US Open, former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid on Monday said that both are "huge inspiration" for aspiring sportspersons in the country.

World champions India eye winning start in Sri Lanka

World champions India eye winning start in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's newly-forged coach-captain combination of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav will look to make instant impact against a Sri Lankan team in disarray.

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership qualities for India's unbeaten run in the ongoing T20 World Cup final

Shami ruled out of South Africa Tests

Shami ruled out of South Africa Tests

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series in South Africa on fitness grounds

Pant 'Joins' Team India's Training

Pant 'Joins' Team India's Training

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The wicketkeeper-batter looked delighted to meet his team-mates during their training session for the Asia Cup, although he preferred to just watch and mingle with them as they went about their business.

Mother's Hug For Debutant Akash Deep

Mother's Hug For Debutant Akash Deep

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

>Deep was picked ahead of Bengal team-mate Mukesh Kumar after his impressive performances for India 'A' against England Lions, when he took 13 wickets in three games and for his consistent performances for Bengal in domestic cricket.

Why current cricketers should be thankful to Tendulkar, Dravid and Kumble

Why current cricketers should be thankful to Tendulkar, Dravid and Kumble

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Referring to the trio's fight for share in BCCI revenue for players back in 2001-02, sehwag said it went a long way in guaranteeing financial security that is enjoyed by the current crop of players.

BCCI to felicitate Dravid next week

BCCI to felicitate Dravid next week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The BCCI will felicitate veteran batsman Rahul Dravid in Mumbai on March 27.

BCCI recommends Dravid for Dronacharya, Kohli for Khel Ratna

BCCI recommends Dravid for Dronacharya, Kohli for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The BCCI has recommended former India captain Rahul Dravid for the prestigious Dronacharya award and once again nominated Virat Kohli for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna honour.

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'

Rahul Dravid turns 34

Rahul Dravid turns 34

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The India captain is currently playing for Karnataka in a Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra at Rajkot.

Pope's audacious shots leaves India think tank scratching heads

Pope's audacious shots leaves India think tank scratching heads

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

India go back to the drawing board after Pope cracks spin code.

Dravid reveals the greatest pacer he has faced

Dravid reveals the greatest pacer he has faced

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Some of his best centuries have come against the mighty Australian attack which comprised a battery of fearsome pacers, but batting legend Rahul Dravid admitted that the greatest fast bowler he had faced was Aussie Glenn McGrath. "They (Australia) were the best cricket team in my generation. Amongst them all, the greatest bowler that I played against, not only the greatest Australian bowler, but the greatest fast bowler (that) I played against has to be Glean McGrath," said Dravid, who was known for his impeccable defense, at an event in Mumbai.

Caught Dravid bowled Kumble

Caught Dravid bowled Kumble

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Indian vice-captain Rahul Dravid thinks it would be great if this reads true for Anil Kumble's 400th Test victim.

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The new-look Indian team to be captained by Shubman Gill departed for their upcoming tour for Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

Here's how Dravid created a solid talent pool for India...

Here's how Dravid created a solid talent pool for India...

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Rahul Dravid 'picked' the Australian 'brains' to create solid domestic structure which has served as a feeder line for his country's national team,

Dravid credited for nurturing Karun Nair's talent

Dravid credited for nurturing Karun Nair's talent

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Congratulating 25-year-old middle order batsman Karun Nair for scoring his maiden triple century, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Anurag Thakur on Monday credited Rahul Dravid, India's Under-19 coach, for nurturing and 'well grooming' the youngsters through his valuable tips and vast cricketing experience.

I had requested Dravid to coach India: Anurag Thakur

I had requested Dravid to coach India: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur has revealed that Anil Kumble was not the first choice to coach the Indian cricket team and the board had approached Rahul Dravid for the top job. Dravid is currently the coach of U-19 and India A teams and has also managed Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.

Shastri slams Dravid's captaincy

Shastri slams Dravid's captaincy

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

The cricketer-turned-commentator said India's captain should call the shots instead of coach Greg Chappell.

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Rohit's pitch inquiry, Kohli and Jadeja bat with high intensity