News for 'Rahul Dravid'

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board has sacked its data analysts, Freddie Wilde and Nathan Leamon, weeks ahead of the Test series against India, as head coach Brendon McCullum wants to put more emphasis on gut feeling and intuition.

Saha deserved honesty and clarity about his position: Dravid

Saha deserved honesty and clarity about his position: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

India's head coach Rahul Dravid is not at all 'hurt' that veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has revealed a very classified conversation that he had on his future.

Lee heaps praise on Tendulkar, Dravid

Lee heaps praise on Tendulkar, Dravid

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Australian pacer Brett Lee has paid rich tributes to retired Rahul Dravid and iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar, describing them as "brilliant cricketers and extremely great guys off the field."

Rahul Dravid joins Scottish side

Rahul Dravid joins Scottish side

Rediff.com1 Jun 2003

Dravid arrived in Scotland on Wednesday accompanied by wife Vijeta and will play 12 one-day games for Scotland

Will Kohli, Rohit lose BCCI Grade A+ contract?

Will Kohli, Rohit lose BCCI Grade A+ contract?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's grade A+ contract will continue despite their retirement: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Success of Indian Captains in IPL great for Team India: Dravid

Success of Indian Captains in IPL great for Team India: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans to the title in its maiden season while KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Sanju Samson too did a commendable job in IPL 2022

Gambhir happy to emulate Dravid

Gambhir happy to emulate Dravid

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Gautam Gambhir says he is honoured to emulate former India captain Rahul Dravid by winning the ICC Test Player of the Year award. 'It's a great feeling to be rated the best Test batsman of the year, an award which has come an Indian's way after Rahul Dravid [in 2004], who truly is one of the legends of the game,' he said after receiving the award in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Virat Kohli Enters 9,000 Club

Virat Kohli Enters 9,000 Club

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

This achievement places him in an elite group of Indian cricketers, joining Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid as the only Indians to have reached this landmark.

What's this boss? Dravid asked Iyer when he flirted with danger

What's this boss? Dravid asked Iyer when he flirted with danger

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Of late, Iyer has done well to cement his spot as India's number four in the limited-overs formats. He was criticised for recklessness before he matured as a batsman.

Why Dravid won't replace Shastri as India coach

Why Dravid won't replace Shastri as India coach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Former captain Rahul Dravid has reapplied for the position of Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, a development that should end speculations about him replacing Ravi Shastri as head coach of the Indian team after the T20 World Cup in November.

Dravid to coach Indian team in Sri Lanka, BCCI confirms

Dravid to coach Indian team in Sri Lanka, BCCI confirms

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The team will play three intra-squad games in Colombo as preparation for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka.

DK Apologises Over Dhoni 'Blunder'

DK Apologises Over Dhoni 'Blunder'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Dinesh Karthik came under a lot of flak from cricket fans after he didn't include Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his best all-format India XI.

Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

'Gambhir not the right choice as India coach'

'Gambhir not the right choice as India coach'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Former batter Manoj Tiwary said India head coach Gautam Gambhir is 'not the right choice' for the role and is better suited to mentoring IPL franchises.

With Kohli stepping down, Dravid faces tricky task of transition

With Kohli stepping down, Dravid faces tricky task of transition

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

On this day in 1999: Ganguly, Dravid thrashed Lanka in Taunton

On this day in 1999: Ganguly, Dravid thrashed Lanka in Taunton

Rediff.com26 May 2020

This stand between Dravid and Ganguly is the fourth highest partnership in the history of ODI cricket.

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Batting superstar Virat Kohli admitted that the aggressive Australian cricketing environment tested his resilience, but felt that standing up to it while playing a bold brand of cricket toughened his mind and shaped his career path, besides influencing his growth as an individual.

Dravid applies for Indian team head coach's post

Dravid applies for Indian team head coach's post

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Celebrated former captain Rahul Dravid is all but certain to to be the Indian cricket team's next head coach after he formally applied for the high-profile position on Tuesday.

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Joe Root now finds himself second only to Tendulkar in the list of all-time Test run-getters as he reflected on the Indian maestro's legacy his own journey as a youngster inspired by the Indian icon.

Rahul happy to accept any role for the team

Rahul happy to accept any role for the team

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

'I will I be keeping wickets and batting in the middle-order and after that I would be happy to keep wickets in Test matches.'

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope embodied England's 'Bazball' making a 196 filled with sweeps, reverse sweeps and reverse scoops during the first Test, and India head coach Rahul Dravid admitted they will have to counter the unorthodox approach to make a comeback into the series.

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the Indian team goes through a rebuilding phase for the next cycle of the T20 World Cup.

'Dravid was neither demonstrative nor flamboyant'

'Dravid was neither demonstrative nor flamboyant'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Rahul Dravid enjoyed full support of each member of the team, says Chandu Borde, Team India manager on the England tour.

What Harbhajan achieved is really phenomenal: Dravid

What Harbhajan achieved is really phenomenal: Dravid

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

India head coach Rahul Dravid extended his good wishes to spinner Harbhajan Singh, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday.

NCA boss Dravid's 'expert' advice for Indian cricket

NCA boss Dravid's 'expert' advice for Indian cricket

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Use the expertise of former players as much as possible in the state teams' cricketing set-up was one of the notable suggestion by National Cricket Academy head Rahul Dravid while interacting with members of affiliated units during a webinar organised by the BCCI.

We want to work under Dravid, pick his brain: Bhuvi

We want to work under Dravid, pick his brain: Bhuvi

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Bhuvneshwar said he wanted to work with coach Rahul Dravid

SL series not criteria for T20WC selection: Dravid

SL series not criteria for T20WC selection: Dravid

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The series is an opportunity for the fringe players to impress ahead of this year's Twenty20 World Cup, but Dravid assured failure would not mean end of the world for them.

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand coaching staff

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand coaching staff

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

While Herath has been appointed for Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as New Zealand's spin bowling coach, Rathour will be with the Kiwi side only for the contest against Afghanistan.

Dravid's kind gesture wins hearts in India and Pakistan

Dravid's kind gesture wins hearts in India and Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

In a kind gesture, Dravid revealed he went to merely congratulate Pakistan pacer by whose bowling he was left impressed.

How many international runs in this frame?

How many international runs in this frame?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

70,563 international runs and close to 350 international wickets.

Thakur tightlipped about Dravid's role

Thakur tightlipped about Dravid's role

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Suspense over a role for former captain Rahul Dravid in the BCCI continued with Board secretary Anurag Thakur saying that his services would be sought at an appropriate time.

Dravid shuns IPL's riches for India 'A', Under-19 coaching job

Dravid shuns IPL's riches for India 'A', Under-19 coaching job

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday that Rahul Dravid will continue as coach for the India 'A' and Under-19 teams for the next two years.

Dravid appointed captain till 2007

Dravid appointed captain till 2007

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Rahul Dravid has been appointed as Indian captain till the end of 2007 Cricket World Cup

Gambhir's Big Plans For England Tour

Gambhir's Big Plans For England Tour

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

This would mark the first time an Indian head coach travels with the 'A' team on a tour.

Ashwin isn't on trial, no threat to Surya's place in side: Dravid

Ashwin isn't on trial, no threat to Surya's place in side: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A bowler of Ravichandran Ashwin's calibre can't be put on "trial", while someone possessing Suryakumar Yadav's ability need not worry about his place in the World Cup squad.

Rollicking Gill Joins League of Legends

Rollicking Gill Joins League of Legends

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

After a brilliant 269 in 387 balls in the first innings, Gill was dismissed for an entertaining 161 off 162 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 99.38.

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

When the umpires conducted the routine check on Parag's bat, it was found to be non-compliant. As a result, he was asked to switch to a different bat before resuming his innings.

Rohit and Dravid recall their first interaction in 2007

Rohit and Dravid recall their first interaction in 2007

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Rohit Sharma, who made his India debut under Rahul Dravid's leadership back way in 2007, remembers that moment vividly and is hoping to create many happy memories in their new partnership.

Coach Dravid defends under-fire Gaikwad and Iyer

Coach Dravid defends under-fire Gaikwad and Iyer

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Dravid chose to be a bit more empathetic towards Gaikwad and Iyer

Dravid signs multi-crore deal

Dravid signs multi-crore deal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Rahul Dravid has signed up a three-year deal with Bank of Baroda and would be its Brand Ambassador.