News for 'Rahul Dravid'

Kohli Not Consulted Over Gambhir Appointment?

Kohli Not Consulted Over Gambhir Appointment?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Interestingly, the BCCI kept Hardik Pandya in the loop over the decision giving clear indications that he is likely to take over as India's T20 captain.

Lucky to have Rohit take over leadership, says Dravid

Lucky to have Rohit take over leadership, says Dravid

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Rohit took over after Kohli quit as India's Test captain following a series defeat in South Africa in January 2021.

Dravid, Dhoni author huge lead for India Dravid, Dhoni author huge lead for India

Dravid, Dhoni author huge lead for India Dravid, Dhoni author huge lead for India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Images from the Day Three of the third Test match between India and New Zealand in Nagpur on Monday.

BCCI recommend Dravid, Gambhir for Padma awards

BCCI recommend Dravid, Gambhir for Padma awards

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The BCCI has decided to recommend the names of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid and opener Gautam Gambhir's names for the prestigious Padma Bhusan and Padma Shri awards respectively.

Dhoni lauds Dravid, Praveen following Kingston win

Dhoni lauds Dravid, Praveen following Kingston win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni praised Rahul Dravid and Praveen Kumar for their significant contribution in India's 63-run win over West Indies in the first Test in Kingston on Thursday. While man-of-the-match Dravid scored 112 in the second innings, Praveen had a match-haul of six for 80.

Vijeeta Dravid reveals the virtues of 'The Wall'

Vijeeta Dravid reveals the virtues of 'The Wall'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Vijeeta, wife of India's batting stalwart Rahul Dravid, reveals the strengths that make him the cricketer and person he is.

Akram hails Dravid's ability to perform under pressure

Akram hails Dravid's ability to perform under pressure

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

After Rahul Dravid called it a day from international cricket, Pakistan's fast bowling legend Wasim Akram admired the Indian batting great's ability to perform under pressure with his flawless technique and confidence.

Is this New Zealand player named after Rahul and Sachin?

Is this New Zealand player named after Rahul and Sachin?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Young New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said he was clueless if his name had any link with Rahul Dravid but he hopes to pick the brains of the India chief coach during the ongoing three-match T20I series in India.

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Shreyas Iyer could "walk back" into India's playing eleven if he can take the load of a five-day Test. He deserves a spot in the side after playing some under-pressure knocks recently, says Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

Dravid celebrates Sourav's 100th Test

Dravid celebrates Sourav's 100th Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

As Sourav Ganguly readies to join the 100-Club, Rahul Dravid reminisces -- on that first match, the first century, and what Ganguly was like as a captain.

Dravid to mentor Indian batsmen on Dhoni's request

Dravid to mentor Indian batsmen on Dhoni's request

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Former captain Rahul Dravid will have a few sessions with the Indian batsmen ahead of their first Test against England starting at Nottingham on July 9, although he has not been appointed in any capacity, BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel said on Sunday.

Dravid's inclusion indicates Indian team's crisis

Dravid's inclusion indicates Indian team's crisis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

Test specialist Rahul Dravid's surprise recall to India's One-day squad after a gap of almost two years, can be seen as an admission by the national selectors that the Indian team is in the midst of a crisis, the experts feel.

Dravid leads Karnataka fight-back

Dravid leads Karnataka fight-back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Rahul Dravid scored an unbeaten 77 as Karnataka scored 195 for one in the second innings against Mumbai.

Dravid will be unavailable for India's overseas tours: Rai

Dravid will be unavailable for India's overseas tours: Rai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Former India captain Rahul Dravid 'will not be available' for the senior Indian team's overseas tours owing to his commitments with the India A and Under-19 sides, the Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai said on Saturday.

Dravid, Laxman prop India

Dravid, Laxman prop India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

Laxman, Dravid steady India

Laxman, Dravid steady India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

Dropping Dravid a mistake: Younis

Dropping Dravid a mistake: Younis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Younis Khan believes India have made a mistake by omitting Rahul Dravid for their first two ODIs.

Fielding let us down: Dravid

Fielding let us down: Dravid

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The Indian captain said his team has the resilience to come back from 1-3 series deficit.

Wright's remarks pure guesswork: Dravid

Wright's remarks pure guesswork: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

Dravid has dismissed John Wright's remarks regarding the controversial declaration in the Multan Test.

Dravid, Chappell mum on Ganguly

Dravid, Chappell mum on Ganguly

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Both refused to answer questions on the former India captain's inclusion in the 30-man probables' list for the Champions Trophy.

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as leading run-getter in Test cricket

Sportspersons have to realise the whereabout clause: Dravid

Sportspersons have to realise the whereabout clause: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid favoured sportspersons signing the "whereabout" clause of anti-doping agency WADA as this would reduce chances of corrupt practices in the game.

'I knew I could shine': Hardik Pandya silences critics

'I knew I could shine': Hardik Pandya silences critics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Very emotional after the last six months: Hardik Pandya after India's T20 WC win

Rajasthan's Dravid blames loss on batting failure

Rajasthan's Dravid blames loss on batting failure

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid blamed the seven-wicket loss to Pune Warriors on the batting collapse in the second part of their innings but vowed to bounce back in the IPL.

Recalling Dravid is the right decision: former selectors

Recalling Dravid is the right decision: former selectors

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

He may not have played a single ODI in the last two years but recalling Rahul Dravid for the upcoming one-day series against England is a step in the right direction, feel former chief selectors.

Dravid terms Pollard's antics an 'act of cowardice'

Dravid terms Pollard's antics an 'act of cowardice'

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid blasted Mumbai Indians' Keiron Pollard for his boorish celebrations following his catch to dismiss Shane Watson.

Dravid caught in spin dilemma

Dravid caught in spin dilemma

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Indian captain Rahul Dravid is in a dilemma over whether to play both his spinners in the first West Indies Test

Steve Waugh is my role model: Dravid

Steve Waugh is my role model: Dravid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

He is a role model to many but recently-retired Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid himself looked up to Steve Waugh during his playing days and says he imitated the former Australian captain's mannerisms to build a successful career.

NCA chief Dravid to the rescue to India's U-19 players

NCA chief Dravid to the rescue to India's U-19 players

Rediff.com27 May 2020

National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief Rahul Dravid on Wednesday said that they have been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and Under-19 players amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is an uncertain period for cricketers and it could affect them mentally, said the former India captain.

Dravid becomes third highest Test run-getter

Dravid becomes third highest Test run-getter

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Rahul Dravid on Wednesday overtook former West Indian captain Brain Lara as the third highest run-getter in the history of Test cricket when he reached 11 in the first of the three-match series against South Africa in Centurion.

Dravid irreplaceable, cannot be matched: N Srinivasan

Dravid irreplaceable, cannot be matched: N Srinivasan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

BCCI president N Srinivasan described Rahul Dravid, who announced retirement from all forms of cricket, as 'irreplaceable' and a role model for youngsters to emulate.

Sammy hoping to cash in on Dravid's vulnerabilities

Sammy hoping to cash in on Dravid's vulnerabilities

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy claims his team has finally figured out a chink in Rahul Dravid's armour and the in-form senior Indian batsman would be out of the equation early in the third and decisive Test to be played in Roseau, Dominica.

What A Welcome For World Champions!

What A Welcome For World Champions!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'We have waited for this moment for 13 years.'

Dravid ready for Tweny20

Dravid ready for Tweny20

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Rahul Dravid is talking only Twenty20 these days.

Past performance will count: Dravid

Past performance will count: Dravid

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

ndian captain Rahul Dravid said past performance will be a factor while choosing the team for the World Cup.

Dravid rues timing of dismissal

Dravid rues timing of dismissal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

'It's disappointing to get out at that stage, especially the timing was not good. In the last half hour me and VVS Laxman were trying to be there when the new ball was taken,' Dravid, who was out for 93, said at the end of the first day's play in the third Test against Australia.

Dravid rubbishes reports of Sehwag-Dhoni rift

Dravid rubbishes reports of Sehwag-Dhoni rift

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Senior Indian batsman Rahul Dravid rubbished Australian media reports that successive losses in the ongoing Test series has led to disharmony in the visiting side's dressing room, saying the team is not bothered about such speculation.

Dravid, Yuvraj doubtful for Nagpur Test: Kirsten

Dravid, Yuvraj doubtful for Nagpur Test: Kirsten

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Key batsmen Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, both nursing injuries, are doubtful starters for the first Test against South Africa, India coach Gary Kirsten said in Mirpur on Tuesday.

It's just the beginning for Rinku: Ganguly

It's just the beginning for Rinku: Ganguly

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Rinku Singh shouldn't be disheartened by his exclusion from India's World T20 squad as it was pure tactical decision, said former captain Sourav Ganguly.