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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did what no one ever has: Harbhajan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did what no one ever has: Harbhajan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him an "unbelievable" talent for his fearless approach to cricket. Harbhajan highlighted Sooryavanshi's confidence, recalling an instance where the young batsman declared he would smash the first ball of his IPL career, and then proceeded to hit a six.

Gambhir's Big Survival Test In Sri Lanka

Gambhir's Big Survival Test In Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Already, the knives are out for Gautam Gambhir because of his poor record as coach in Test matches, and a potential defeat in Sri Lanka could prove to be the killer blow.

Greatest Indian cricketer: Ashwin picks Sachin Tendulkar as No. 1

Greatest Indian cricketer: Ashwin picks Sachin Tendulkar as No. 1

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin crowned Sachin Tendulkar India's greatest cricketer in his all-time bracket, while making surprise calls by choosing Sehwag over Dhoni and Bumrah over Virat Kohli.

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

V V S Laxman reflects on his historic partnership with Rahul Dravid during the 2001 Kolkata Test, which helped India recover from a follow-on to win the Test match against a dominant Australian team.

KL has our full backing: Rahul Dravid

KL has our full backing: Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Rahul has scored only 22 runs in three games but the coach said that there is no chance of replacing him

Joe Root's Headingley fifty brings him level with Sachin Tendulkar's Test record

Joe Root's Headingley fifty brings him level with Sachin Tendulkar's Test record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Joe Root equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 68 Test fifties against Pakistan, adding another milestone to his remarkable career while returning as England captain.

Rahul Dravid's masterplan for India's future stars

Rahul Dravid's masterplan for India's future stars

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Dravid is now overseeing the transition phase as a head coach, sometthing he was part of when he along with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly passed the baton to MS Dhoni.

Rahul Dravid junior signs for Warriors in KSCA T20!

Rahul Dravid junior signs for Warriors in KSCA T20!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Samit Dravid, son of former India head coach and captain Rahul Dravid, was on Thursday roped in by Mysuru Warriors during the player auction

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.

Rahul Dravid's father passes away

Rahul Dravid's father passes away

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Former India captain Rahul Dravid's father Sharad passed away at his Indiranagar residence in Bangalore at 1615 IST on Wednesday. He was 79 years old.

Have you ever seen Rahul Dravid so angry?

Have you ever seen Rahul Dravid so angry?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Rahul Dravid showed off his never-seen-before angry side in the new advertisement that has left everyone in splits.

Rahane finds new cricket chapter after retirement

Rahane finds new cricket chapter after retirement

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has joined Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player in the inaugural European T20 Premier League, aiming to make a global impact and share his experience with other players.

It's official! Rahul Dravid joins Rajasthan Royals on multi-year contract

It's official! Rahul Dravid joins Rajasthan Royals on multi-year contract

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Former Rajasthan Royals' captain and coach Rahul Dravid spent five seasons with the franchise from 2011 to 2015.

Stumper-batter KS Bharat hangs up gloves, thanks Kohli, Rohit

Stumper-batter KS Bharat hangs up gloves, thanks Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Kona Srikar Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket after playing seven Tests for the country. The 32-year-old debuted in 2023 and played his last Test a year later, scoring 221 runs. He also holds the record for the first triple century by a wicketkeeper-batter in Ranji Trophy.

Congratulate Rahul Dravid!

Congratulate Rahul Dravid!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Rahul Dravid will become only the sixth Indian to play 100 Tests when India takes on England in the third and final Test in Mumbai on Saturday.

Congratulate Rahul Dravid!

Congratulate Rahul Dravid!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Rahul Dravid will become only the sixth Indian to play 100 Tests when India takes on England in the third and final Test in Mumbai on Saturday.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid in Bangalore

Spotted: Rahul Dravid in Bangalore

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Reader Girish sent us a picture of Rahul Dravid from Bengalooru.

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.

Rahul Dravid factfile

Rahul Dravid factfile

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

The India vice-captain scored a career-best 222 in the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday.

Rahul Dravid in figures

Rahul Dravid in figures

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Bad day for Rahul Dravid

Bad day for Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

The Indian vice-captain lost 200 pounds and a gold bangle after the dressing room had been broken in.

Check Out The IPL's Highest Earning Coaches

Check Out The IPL's Highest Earning Coaches

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Ricky Ponting and Ashish Nehra are reportedly the highest-earning coaches in the Indian Premier League, each commanding approximately Rs 9.5 crore per season for their roles with Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, respectively.

'Is he the leader?': Kartik's big Kuldeep question

'Is he the leader?': Kartik's big Kuldeep question

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has emphasised the need for consistency and a clearly defined role for Kuldeep Yadav in the Test side, especially as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the end of his career. Kartik believes Kuldeep, despite being a match-winner, has not received the sustained backing needed to flourish in Test cricket under previous regimes.

Why Ajit Agarkar Quit As Team India's Chief Selector

Why Ajit Agarkar Quit As Team India's Chief Selector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Former chief selector Ajit Agarkar's departure from the BCCI was primarily driven by disagreements over Rohit Sharma's future in white-ball cricket and policy differences with Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman, culminating in his absence from a crucial review meeting.

Rahul Dravid turns 45! Tendulkar, Laxman tweet wishes

Rahul Dravid turns 45! Tendulkar, Laxman tweet wishes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Obviously, Twitter was abuzz and #HappyBirthdayDravid was the top trending topic.

Son outshines father: Rahul and Anvay Dravid bat together

Son outshines father: Rahul and Anvay Dravid bat together

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Playing for Vijaya Cricket Club (Malur), the father-son duo batted together briefly, marking a rare and memorable instance in the sport.

Rahul Dravid denies attending BJP event in poll-bound HP

Rahul Dravid denies attending BJP event in poll-bound HP

Rediff.com10 May 2022

BJP MLA Vishal Nehria had claimed that Dravid will be participating in the Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha's National Working Committee session in Dharamshala.

Can Kuldeep Yadav Finally Turn The Tide in Sri Lanka?

Can Kuldeep Yadav Finally Turn The Tide in Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Kuldeep Yadav will look towards the Sri Lanka series as his big opportunity to finally seal his place as India's No 1 spinner in Tests.

Rahul Dravid: Playing for India humbled me

Rahul Dravid: Playing for India humbled me

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Rahul Dravid was struggling to hold back tears as he relived his journey in international cricket, reports Harish Kotian

'I could not take up India head coach role in 2024 because...': V V S Laxman

'I could not take up India head coach role in 2024 because...': V V S Laxman

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

The BCCI had approached V V S Laxman in 2024 to become India's head coach, replacing Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup victory in the West Indies.

BCCI bids emotional farewell to two India coaches

BCCI bids emotional farewell to two India coaches

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

The BCCI has thanked assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip after the duo's successful stints with Team India came to an end, acknowledging their behind-the-scenes role in the team's achievements.

'Rohit, Dravid changed India's batting forever'

'Rohit, Dravid changed India's batting forever'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's aggressive batting approach, which has brought a lot of success, is credit to former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid, according to Ravichandran Ashwin.

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.

Rahul Dravid opens up on his journey as India coach

Rahul Dravid opens up on his journey as India coach

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Ahead of the WTC Final at the Oval, India coach Rahul Dravid said the team deserved the play in the big game.

Rahul Dravid's son Samit thrills fans with huge six in T20 game!

Rahul Dravid's son Samit thrills fans with huge six in T20 game!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Rahul Dravid's son Samit evoked comparisons with his legendary father after hitting a massive six during the Maharaja Trophy T20 match in Bengaluru on Friday.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid in Bangalore

Spotted: Rahul Dravid in Bangalore

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Reader Saurabh Tandon sent us this photograph from Bangalore.

No T20 World Cup but Gill set for BCCI's top award

No T20 World Cup but Gill set for BCCI's top award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards. Rahul Dravid will be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Why Rahul Dravid stepped down

Why Rahul Dravid stepped down

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

There is more than meets the eye in Rahul Dravid's decision to step down as Team India captain.

Test cricket is my ultimate goal, so I model my game around red ball: Devdutt Padikkal

Test cricket is my ultimate goal, so I model my game around red ball: Devdutt Padikkal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal on Tuesday asserted that Test cricket remains his "ultimate goal", and subtle technical adjustments to his batting has helped him make an instant impact in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Rahul Dravid fact file

Rahul Dravid fact file

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Fact file on Rahul Dravid, who was named India captain for the home one-day series against Sri Lanka and South Africa on Thursday: