News for 'Rahul Dravid'

Dravid 'honoured' to lead India

Dravid 'honoured' to lead India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

The Indian cricket team's new captain said he is looking forward to meeting up with coach Chappell, the selectors and players to plan for the matches ahead

Dravid hails young guns

Dravid hails young guns

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

India's captain said the team got its act together after losing the Test series.

I respect Dravid's decision: Pawar

I respect Dravid's decision: Pawar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

BCCI president Sharad Pawar said Dravid told him that he wants to concentrates totally on his batting.

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.

T20 WC: Samson has 'made his case' to become India's first-choice keeper

T20 WC: Samson has 'made his case' to become India's first-choice keeper

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has made his case to become India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman at the Twenty20 World Cup in June, said Kumar Sangakkara, the coach of his Indian Premier League team.

Dravid equals Gavaskar's record; Congratulate him

Dravid equals Gavaskar's record; Congratulate him

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

Senior batsman Rahul Dravid struck his 34th Test century to draw level with Sunil Gavaskar and become the joint-second highest century maker from India on the second day of the second Test against England.

Dravid hails Perth victory

Dravid hails Perth victory

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

'It was a team effort, and I am happy for Kumble and the boys that we came up with a remarkable win,' said the former India captain after India beat Australia by 72 runs to win the third Test.

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.

Rajasthan Royals won't panic despite two close defeats

Rajasthan Royals won't panic despite two close defeats

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

With just two wins from eight outings, Rajasthan find themselves languishing in eighth place on the points table.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

A world record for Dravid

A world record for Dravid

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The Indian captain was involved in a world record 106-run partnership with Wasim Jaffer on Friday.

BCCI appoints Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

BCCI appoints Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The legendary batsman is likely to tour with India A team while he prepares to shape India's cricketing future

Dravid decision shocks Bangaloreans

Dravid decision shocks Bangaloreans

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

They were proud that the captain of the Indian cricket team was from their city. However, minutes after the news of Rahul Dravid submitting his resignation as the Indian captain broke, Bangaloreans reacted with shock and surprise.

Dravid heading towards greatness

Dravid heading towards greatness

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Dravid aims for consistency

Dravid aims for consistency

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The Indian captain is hoping that the team could wind up the tour of UK on a victorious note.

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The collapse, India's lowest failed chase at home, has left behind deeper fault lines than a dry Eden Gardens wicket can conceal.

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.

Gavaskar was a huge inspiration: Dravid

Gavaskar was a huge inspiration: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

India batsman Rahul Dravid hailed Sunil Gavaskar as a huge inspiration for himself and his generation of cricketers after releasing the biography on the cricket legend -- "SMG" -- in Mumbai on Saturday. Dravid said Gavaskar still continues to inspire with his leadership qualities even after his cricket career through his stint as a commentator on television.

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.

'Gambhir Will Be Loved By The Boys'

'Gambhir Will Be Loved By The Boys'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'He will be a people's man. He will capture everybody's heart.'

Dravid admits collective failure

Dravid admits collective failure

Rediff.com27 May 2006

The Indian captain said his team struggled to get used to the conditions in the Caribbean

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.

Dravid lauds team's showing

Dravid lauds team's showing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

India's captain said the 4-0 lead in the series against England offers the opportunity to try out the younger boys in the team.

Dravid's son grabs eyeballs with hundred in school cricket

Dravid's son grabs eyeballs with hundred in school cricket

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rahul Dravid's elder son Samit has attracted attention by scoring a century in the Karnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) BTR Cup Under-14 Inter-School tournament.

Dravid registers 200th Test catch

Dravid registers 200th Test catch

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Indian middle-order batsman Rahul Dravid on Monday achieved a rare milestone in his career when he took his 200th catch in Test matches to stay on top of the list in the five-day format of the game.

Dravid goads younger players

Dravid goads younger players

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

India's captain urged the World Cup debutants in his team to show no fear at the March 13-April 28 tournament.

Dravid touches 12,000 milestone

Dravid touches 12,000 milestone

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

Senior Indian batsman Rahul Dravid on Sunday became only the third player in history to score 12,000 Test runs when he reach 43 during the first match against South Africa in Centurion on Sunday.

India Gears Up For Lanka ODI Series

India Gears Up For Lanka ODI Series

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The Indian cricket team has commenced their training regimen in Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of their preparations for the ODI series against the hosts.

Dravid unfazed by controversies

Dravid unfazed by controversies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

The Indian captain said he is not worried by BCCI's stand to seek an explanation for his outburst against the team manager Chetan Desai.

Virat and Rohit gone, is this the dawn of Gambhir era?

Virat and Rohit gone, is this the dawn of Gambhir era?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Beginning of Gambhir era: Coach becomes most powerful figure in Indian dressing room

IPL teams 'missing a trick' by ignoring Indian coaches: Dravid

IPL teams 'missing a trick' by ignoring Indian coaches: Dravid

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Batting great Rahul Dravid is disappointed at the lack of opportunities for Indian coaches in the Indian Premier League. He feels the franchises are "missing a trick" by not involving them in their support staff.

Dravid weds Vijeta Pendharkar

Dravid weds Vijeta Pendharkar

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Dravid lauds his bowlers

Dravid lauds his bowlers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

India's captain said the team's showing in the second ODI against Sri Lanka was 'exceptional'.

Dravid praises Lara's knock

Dravid praises Lara's knock

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The Indian captain said it is difficult to match somebody of Brian Lara's quality.

Dravid advised 15 days' rest

Dravid advised 15 days' rest

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Rahul Dravid, who sustained a jaw injury during the Bangladesh series, has been advised by his doctors to stay away from active sports for the next 15 days. The ace batsman, who had to prematurely retire from the just-concluded Test series which India won 2-0, underwent surgery on his jaw at the Manipal hospital in Bangalore on Friday.

Dravid inspired by Steve Waugh

Dravid inspired by Steve Waugh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

India's vice-captain, who scored a century in both innings in the second Test against Pakistan, said he had "read a lot about Steve Waugh doing that".

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

How Kapil's advice helped Dravid take up coaching

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Batting great Rahul Dravid says legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's advice helped him to explore options after his retirement before eventually taking up the coaching job of India A and Under-19 sides. Dravid said he was also "a little fortunate" that at the back end of his career, he was already in a captain-cum-coach role of IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

Dravid to Pathan's defence

Dravid to Pathan's defence

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

India's captain said the hype over the speedster's brief loss of form is only because of the high expectations following the success he has achieved.

BCCI seeks explanation from Dravid

BCCI seeks explanation from Dravid

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

BCCI said it would seek an explanation from Rahul Dravid for his outburst against the team manager Chetan Desai.

Dravid misses practice session

Dravid misses practice session

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The Indian captain was unwell and opted out of the net session on the eve of the second Test