News for 'Rahul Dravid'

Will miss Dravid but we can beat SA: Gambhir

Will miss Dravid but we can beat SA: Gambhir

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Injured Rahul Dravid's absence from next month's Test series against South Africa was a "big blow" for the team, but India are a confident lot after starting the year on a winning note against Bangladesh, said opener Gautam Gambhir in Chennai on Sunday.

'Dravid has done a magnificent job with youngsters throughout India'

'Dravid has done a magnificent job with youngsters throughout India'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard lavished praise on Delhi Daredevils mentor Rahul Dravid stating that he has done "magnificent job with the youngsters throughout India".

Extremely lucky to have Dravid around: Watson

Extremely lucky to have Dravid around: Watson

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Watson says having former India skipper Rahul Dravid as team mentor has helped him develop as a cricketer quickly.

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'.

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.

Dravid discharged from hospital

Dravid discharged from hospital

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has urged the International Cricket Council to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited-over formats, saying it is "unfair" to finger spinners.

Dhoni was fantastic: Dravid

Dhoni was fantastic: Dravid

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

India skipper Rahul Dravid said it was a 'privilege' to watch the youngster's match-winning knock in the third ODI against Sri Lanka.

KP shares Dravid's email to help Sibley, Crawley tackle spin

KP shares Dravid's email to help Sibley, Crawley tackle spin

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

When Pietersen was struggling against spinners and the batsman opted to reach out to Dravid for some advice.

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'

Spin specialist: Shreyas Iyer, India's middle-order maestro!

Spin specialist: Shreyas Iyer, India's middle-order maestro!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer's ability to negotiate spin bowling effectively makes him a crucial asset for India in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Dravid comes to Kohli's defence

Dravid comes to Kohli's defence

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

But he once again tried to assert that Kohli's form is least of concerns as far as he is concerned and also urged people not to be obsessed about one particular player's numbers.

Dravid should have retired after England tour: Ganguly

Dravid should have retired after England tour: Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Rahul Dravid should have retired after his brilliant Test series in England and said the decision did not come as a surprise.

Kohli, Dravid visit NZ's dug-out to congratulate Ajaz Patel

Kohli, Dravid visit NZ's dug-out to congratulate Ajaz Patel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Ajaz was congratulated by Team India captain, Virat Kohli, and head coach, Rahul Dravid.

How Pakistan plans to copy India's Dravid formula

How Pakistan plans to copy India's Dravid formula

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to hire some former players as coaches and managers of the national age group teams, taking inspiration from the success that India has achieved with Rahul Dravid in a similar role.

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Axar Patel took two wickets before he smashed a swashbuckling 65 off just 31 deliveries in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Pune on Thursday.

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.

Dravid sixth time unlucky

Dravid sixth time unlucky

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

Ganguly, Waugh praise Dravid

Ganguly, Waugh praise Dravid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

"Now we're going to have come up with a new plan to get him out," said the Australian captain

Dravid gets a break; Laxman to coach India in New Zealand

Dravid gets a break; Laxman to coach India in New Zealand

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

NCA head VVS Laxman will be India's acting head coach for the upcoming tour of New Zealand as the Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff has been given a break post the team's semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup.

Australian newspaper pays tribute to Dravid

Australian newspaper pays tribute to Dravid

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

An Australian newspaper paid tribute to just-retired Rahul Dravid, praising him as not only one the greatest batsmen of his generation but also a gentleman and thinker of the game.Sydney Morning Herald heaped praise on Dravid, saying that his retirement on Friday from international cricket was a great loss at a critical period of the game.

Wriddhiman Saha to retire from cricket at end of season

Wriddhiman Saha to retire from cricket at end of season

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Wriddhiman Saha will retire from cricket at the end of this year's Ranji Trophy.

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'The best coach is the one who is tactically superior. He should know how to pick the right XI according to the conditions.'

Dravid, Ponting inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Dravid, Ponting inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Former India captain Rahul Dravid and Australian legend Ricky Ponting have been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame for their stupendous achievements in international cricket.

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.

'One loss and everyone says you don't know anything'

'One loss and everyone says you don't know anything'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dravid was particularly happy with how Shreyas Iyer has been showing consistency at the back-end of the tournament.

PICS: Kohli, Rahul hit top gear at training

PICS: Kohli, Rahul hit top gear at training

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Catch glimpses of Kohli and his boys in action at the nets on Sunday.

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.

Wake up call for India! Here's what Dravid needs to do...

Wake up call for India! Here's what Dravid needs to do...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Following India's ODI series loss to Australia at home, head coach Rahul Dravid has his task cut out with the ODI World Cup set to be held at home later this year.

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

How different is Dravid's captaincy from Warne's?

How different is Dravid's captaincy from Warne's?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

He has played under the leadership of both Shane Warne and Rahul Dravid but according to Ajinkya Rahane, the style of captaincy of the two legends is as different as chalk and cheese.

'Dravid has shown exceptional mental strength'

'Dravid has shown exceptional mental strength'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said the senior batsman has shown some of his own team-mates what it takes to be an international cricketer.

Team India Play Volleyball In Barbados

Team India Play Volleyball In Barbados

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Indian team enjoyed a relaxed day in the West Indies as they chilled on the beach with a game of beach volleyball on Monday.

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Rediff.com13 May 2025

From July 2016 to October 2019, in just 1,176 days, Kohli crafted seven double centuries, including six at home. He still holds the record for most Test double centuries by a captain and an Indian cricketer.

Congratulate the Dravids!

Congratulate the Dravids!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Rahul Dravid's wife Vijeta gave birth to a baby boy in Nagpur on Tuesday.

Beleaguered Gambhir gets Shastri backing

Beleaguered Gambhir gets Shastri backing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Gambhir was named India Head Coach in July after the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure.

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

IPL 2025: KKR, Rajasthan Royals aim to bounce back after rough start

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in their opening game defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.

Dravid equals Mark Waugh's record

Dravid equals Mark Waugh's record

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Former India captain Rahul Dravid on Wednesday equalled Mark Waugh's world record of 181 Test catches when he caught Martin Guptill (14) at third slip off Zaheer Khan's bowling on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

The Man Who Led RCB To Paradise

The Man Who Led RCB To Paradise

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Rajat Patidar's astute captaincy has been apparent throughout this season, be it bowling changes or field placements, he has been spot on. Unlike other franchises where captaining big egos has not sat well with certain players, Patidar has commanded the respect of his senior India as well as international team-mates.

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

IPL: KKR, Rajasthan search for wins as they lock horns

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.