News for 'Ravi Shastri'

Dhoni Catches Up With Shastri

Dhoni Catches Up With Shastri

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'Great to catch up with the maestro who looks in fine fettle - @msdhoni,' Ravi tweeted.

Shastri Hails 'Inspirational' Pant

Shastri Hails 'Inspirational' Pant

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Rishabh Pant took three catches in India's narrow win over Pakistan on Sunday and fielding Coach T Dilip was quick to appreciate the efforts of his wards.

'You've Been The Best Team Without A Doubt'

'You've Been The Best Team Without A Doubt'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'It was a test of character, a true pressure situation, and you responded with a phenomenal team performance.'

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has attributed the national team's defeat in the fourth Test in Melbourne to 'poor shot selection on either side of the middle session' on Day 5.

The technical tweak behind Iyer's recent run glut

The technical tweak behind Iyer's recent run glut

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

"Shreyas Iyer is now absolute certainty in white-ball format": Ravi Shastri hails Indian cricketer's batting technique

'Media and technology like a helmet in your cricket bag'

'Media and technology like a helmet in your cricket bag'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri urged players to embrace both media and technology as without them, the sport wouldn't have evolved the way it did in the last 40-45 years.

'Kohli was mentally fried due to constant scrutiny'

'Kohli was mentally fried due to constant scrutiny'

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Virat surprised me, he had at least 2-3 years of Test cricket left in him: Shastri

Shastri's innovative suggestion to retain interest in Tests

Shastri's innovative suggestion to retain interest in Tests

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

MCC President Mark Nicholas said the views were not to suggest Test cricket was unwarranted, and that cricket needed money to sustain itself.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

Well begun is half done, Shastri's advice to Rohit & Co

Well begun is half done, Shastri's advice to Rohit & Co

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Shastri said India's coaching staff under head coach Gautam Gambhir will have to ensure that the players are in a "good state of mind" going into the five-Test affair starting on November 22 at Optus Stadium in Perth.

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Former coach Ravi Shastri has backed India to win the Boxing Day Test, saying the visitors have exploited Australia's "brittle" top order to have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Shastri@60: 'Champion of Champions'

Shastri@60: 'Champion of Champions'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

He was presented the Audi 100 for winning the player of the series of the award. Then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi asked the Indian customs to waive off the heavy duty on the car when it was brought to India.

Shastri-Srikkanth At MCG After 37 Years

Shastri-Srikkanth At MCG After 37 Years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

'Great to be back at the G with my World Championship 1985 buddy after 37 years. Goosebumps... @KrisSrikkanth'.

'Nehru did vote chori', Shah defends SIR; Oppn walks out

'Nehru did vote chori', Shah defends SIR; Oppn walks out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday challenged Home Minister Amit Shah to debate with him on his three press conferences in which the Congress leader alleged 'vote chori' by the Bharatiya Janata Party in collusion with the Election Commission.

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri firmly believes Australia should select experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood ahead of Scott Boland for the WTC Final against South Africa in June.

What helped Rohit metamorphosise into a successful Test batter

What helped Rohit metamorphosise into a successful Test batter

Rediff.com18 May 2025

'He's got the shots against the quicks, to take them on. The field is up, so Test cricket might be a honeymoon for him if he starts embracing it.'

'What was Siraj thinking?'

'What was Siraj thinking?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Watching it unfold, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting had just one question, 'What was he thinking?'

Sachin's Prank on Young Raina Will Make You LOL!

Sachin's Prank on Young Raina Will Make You LOL!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Former Indian cricket stars Suresh Raina, RP Singh, and Anil Kumble share hilarious and heartwarming stories in 'Cheeky Singles' on JioHotstar.

'Pant has own computer, only he knows how it works!'

'Pant has own computer, only he knows how it works!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant plays the numbers game beautifully, has his own computer: Shastri

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

'He threw the ball in anger' : Pant faces ICC heat

'He threw the ball in anger' : Pant faces ICC heat

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Pant is under the ICC's scanner after clashing with umpire Paul Reiffel during a tense third day at Headingley on Sunday.

Kohli's century an ominous sign for Australia: Shastri

Kohli's century an ominous sign for Australia: Shastri

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri says Virat Kohli's remarkable hundred on Sunday is an "ominous" sign for Australia, and no touring player in the last 15 years must have produced such knocks more regularly than the batting star.

What Gift Did Oman Team Give SKY?

What Gift Did Oman Team Give SKY?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

It is a custom with Oman teams to present a gift to their opponents even in junior cricket.

Celebrating A Mumbai Icon With Memories

Celebrating A Mumbai Icon With Memories

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Cricketing legends and captains, past and present, echoed their sentiments, while groundsmen and support staff were honoured.

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat

Shastri watches Federer at Wimbledon

Shastri watches Federer at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'Great to be back on a sunny day at @Wimbledon.'

Meet the 'Heartbeat of Indian Cricket'

Meet the 'Heartbeat of Indian Cricket'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

aghuvendra Dwivedi, affectionately known as 'Raghu', has served as the team's throwdown specialist since 2011, contributing significantly to their success.

'Pant's batting has element of sharp cricket brain'

'Pant's batting has element of sharp cricket brain'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

ndia will be very happy after a technical masterpiece from Rahul and the flamboyance and exuberance that you can imagine from Pant

Kohli Reveals Why He Retired...

Kohli Reveals Why He Retired...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli has spoken for the first time since his emotional decision to retire from Test cricket.

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'I remember my first call to him, it was in Kolkata. I asked him would he be interested in Test cricket. He said that would be the biggest day of his life.'

India will win the World Cup, says a confident Shastri

India will win the World Cup, says a confident Shastri

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

India will be overwhelming favourites in the upcoming World Cup final against Australia, the team's former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Friday while urging the hosts to stick to their game plans.

IPL 2022 Final: Shastri, Gavaskar, Shine Bright

IPL 2022 Final: Shastri, Gavaskar, Shine Bright

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri, looked dapper, in a black kurta and a white stole, at the toss, two days after he turned 60.

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.

India, Kings Under Pressure!

India, Kings Under Pressure!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Arshdeep Singh performing under pressure in the Super Over against Sri Lanka can be attributed to meditation and yoga that he practices regularly.

Can India afford to rest Bumrah?

Can India afford to rest Bumrah?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Ravi Shastri cautions India about resting Bumrah in second Test against England

Shastri predicts Gill to surpass Kohli's record

Shastri predicts Gill to surpass Kohli's record

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Shastri expects Gill to outdo Kohli's seemingly impregnable record

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

As India went into the second Test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 0-1 in the series.

'I can't somersault like him or bat like him'

'I can't somersault like him or bat like him'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant is unique in many ways, let him be that only: ex-players after his somersault goes viral

Shastri's Advice For Dravid

Shastri's Advice For Dravid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It's important to identify the right kind of players who will take you forward in 4-5 years.'