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Rahul Dravid retires from ODIs, T20s

Rahul Dravid retires from ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

In a shocking development on Saturday, Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from One Day Internationals and T20s after the England series. The 38-year-old made a statement to the effect shortly after India's practice game against the Northants.

13-year-old Vaibhav has some good skills: Dravid

13-year-old Vaibhav has some good skills: Dravid

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'Vaibhav just came to our trials and we were really happy with what he saw.'

Ashwin coming back in Rajkot was the standout moment: Dravid

Ashwin coming back in Rajkot was the standout moment: Dravid

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

India head coach Rahul Dravid was delighted to see the players identify themselves with Rohit Sharma's leadership principles.

Jaiswal shares record with Dada!

Jaiswal shares record with Dada!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Earlier in the day, B Sai Sudharsan has etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20.

PIX: Jaiswal's century powers India to series win!

PIX: Jaiswal's century powers India to series win!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed his maiden ODI hundred to power India to a 2-1 series win after they thrashed against South Africa by nine wickets in the third and final ODI.

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Some people consider Indian cricket their personal fiefdom: Gambhir

Injuries so close to World Cup could really cost you: Dravid

Injuries so close to World Cup could really cost you: Dravid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday hinted that injuries to the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel could cost his team going into the ODI World Cup and makes the task of managing players "trickier".

Rahul, Jadeja On Cusp Of Massive Milestones!

Rahul, Jadeja On Cusp Of Massive Milestones!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India's K L Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will be eager to put their best foot forward and etch their name in the record books in the fourth Test at Manchester.

'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.

Kane Williamson's 100th: Reflects on debut with Tendulkar, Dravid

Kane Williamson's 100th: Reflects on debut with Tendulkar, Dravid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Williamson reminisces 'surreal' feeling of being surrounded by Tendulkar, Dravid on debut in 2010

Dravid applauds England's skilful, smart batting approach

Dravid applauds England's skilful, smart batting approach

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'I'm not sure how happy they are about the term, but they are playing really good cricket, let's be honest about it.'

Coach Dravid's reasons for India's shoddy ODI performances

Coach Dravid's reasons for India's shoddy ODI performances

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'In the last two years, we had prioritised T20s a lot as there were two World Cups. In the next 8-10 months, we will be prioritising ODI cricket. It is not easy to juggle three formats.'

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

Pitch might spin a little bit: Dravid

Pitch might spin a little bit: Dravid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'But it might spin a little bit certainly as the game goes on.'

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

An ardent supporter of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, the legendary Rahul Dravid says players are excited and he has heard "serious dressing room conversations" about competing in the world's biggest sporting event.

Will Samson be back soon? Here's what coach said..

Will Samson be back soon? Here's what coach said..

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals monitoring Samson's side strain on daily basis: Rahul Dravid

'We Won As A Team, It's About All Of Us, Not About Any Individual'

'We Won As A Team, It's About All Of Us, Not About Any Individual'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Thank you to everyone for making me a part of what is an incredible memory.'

Root Inches Close To Sachin's Test Record

Root Inches Close To Sachin's Test Record

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Joe Root looks on course not only to break Sachin Tendulkar's century record in Tests but could also overtake his record run-scoring tally.

Legendary Umpire Dickie Bird Passes Into The Ages

Legendary Umpire Dickie Bird Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The most famous cricket umpire of his time has left the ground forever.

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli is the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh.

Rahul Dravid on how to succeed in cricket

Rahul Dravid on how to succeed in cricket

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

'If you want to be a successful cricketer you need to figure out yourself, both on and off the field.'

'Dravid couldn't read me': Muralitharan's big reveal

'Dravid couldn't read me': Muralitharan's big reveal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Rahul Dravid features in Muttiah Muralitharan's list of great batters who could not find a way to read him.

Harshal Patel thanks Dravid, Rohit for being supportive

Harshal Patel thanks Dravid, Rohit for being supportive

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Patel credited head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma for being supportive and giving him clarity about his role in the team

10 Tests in 4 months: Gambhir under pressure?

10 Tests in 4 months: Gambhir under pressure?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is expecting his successor Gautam Gambhir to do a "great" job with the national team.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Are Rajasthan Royals Being Defensive?

Are Rajasthan Royals Being Defensive?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

In an attempt to ease fans' worries, the franchise has released a skit on their social media handles as a reminder of how the team lifted the trophy in the inaugural season with a young squad.

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India were dealt a big blow ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup T20 after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID-19 which has ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup T20.

Gavaskar likens Nair, Rahul to Vishwanath and Dravid

Gavaskar likens Nair, Rahul to Vishwanath and Dravid

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said Karun Nair and K L Rahul's knocks in the ongoing Test against England reminded him of their illustrious predecessors from Karnataka -- Gundappa Vishwanathan and Rahul Dravid.

I tried convincing Dravid to stay: Rohit

I tried convincing Dravid to stay: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

India have not won an ICC trophy in the Rohit-Dravid era yet but the head coach's contribution has been immense, said the skipper.

India to maintain flexibility in batting order: Dravid

India to maintain flexibility in batting order: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'We are prepared. Afghanistan are a very dangerous side'

Is THIS the reason Rajasthan Royals are collapsing?

Is THIS the reason Rajasthan Royals are collapsing?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged concerns about the team's death bowling performance in the ongoing IPL but expressed confidence in their ability to improve execution in upcoming matches.

We're not forcing Ishan Kishan to do anything: Dravid

We're not forcing Ishan Kishan to do anything: Dravid

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Ishan Kishan needs to decide when he will start playing "some form of cricket" and then only can he be considered for national selection, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday addressing queries on his prolonged break from both international and domestic cricket.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Domestic veterans Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh could keep the team management interested going forward in Test cricket.

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Graeme Swann recalled how he once got Rahul Dravid out and it became a momentous occasion for him. Dravid played for Kent under John Wright's coaching and had a good season with the county side.

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India coach Rahul Dravid hopes to have his full-strength squad in time for the World Cup starting next week.

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his his two-year contract ended on Sunday.

Rahul will get better as he captains, says coach Dravid

Rahul will get better as he captains, says coach Dravid

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

India's head coach Rahul Dravid admitted that his team didn't play "smart cricket at crucial times", but backed the beleaguered K L Rahul to get better as a leader in the coming days.

T20 WC: Players need to be flexible because not much time to prepare: Dravid

T20 WC: Players need to be flexible because not much time to prepare: Dravid

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday admitted that Indian players will not get too many chances to play as a group ahead of the T20I World Cup, and said they needed to remain mentally flexible ahead of the marquee event in June.