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Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir has already been asked a few tough questions after the 0-3 defeat at home to New Zealand and if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is also lost, it can all go downhill for the former opener.

Rohit's medical report says he could be in danger of injuring himself again: Shastri

Rohit's medical report says he could be in danger of injuring himself again: Shastri

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

India head coach Ravi Shastri has revealed that Roht Sharma's medical report stated that "he could be in danger of injuring himself again" and advised him not to rush his comeback.

To hell with the pitch, we need to take 20 wickets: Shastri

To hell with the pitch, we need to take 20 wickets: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Head coach Ravi Shastri lauded the mindset of the team, which he said, is never perturbed by the conditions it encounters whether at home or abroad.

Shastri reveals how life in a bio-bubble helped Team India

Shastri reveals how life in a bio-bubble helped Team India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

'So, I think the best thing that has happened is talking cricket amongst the team members and they had no choice, so they were forced to do it and that's been a big help.'

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.

Sundar can be a very good No 6 for India: Shastri

Sundar can be a very good No 6 for India: Shastri

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Ravi Shastri was both Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev's 'go to man' with his all-round abilities during the '80s and India head coach firmly believes that young Washington Sundar could play a similar role in the current Test team.

Recalled seniors' spot in playing XI not assured, says Shastri

Recalled seniors' spot in playing XI not assured, says Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India's Team Director Ravi Shastri has said that while "experience cannot be bought in super market" the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra will play only if they fit into the combination that the team is looking for, going into ICC World Twenty20.

'Rahane's innings was the turning point of second Test'

'Rahane's innings was the turning point of second Test'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

India head coach Ravi Shastri declared stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane's hundred as the turning point of the second Test against Australia, which the visitors won by eight wickets, calling his knock a display of "unbelievable concentration".

It's time that India start winning away Tests: Shastri

It's time that India start winning away Tests: Shastri

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Ravi Shastri says the learning curve for the Indian side is over and it's time that the players start winning Test matches abroad.

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team.

Kumble, Shastri, Patil to be interviewed in Kolkata on Tuesday

Kumble, Shastri, Patil to be interviewed in Kolkata on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's cricket advisory committee comprising Sourav Ganguly, V V S Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar will conduct the interview of the shortlisted 21 candidates.

Siraj Ko Gussa Kyon Aaya?

Siraj Ko Gussa Kyon Aaya?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Just when Smith was on the brink of reaching his 31st Test century, an issue with the spider cam caused the Aussie to move away from his stumps before the ball was delivered.

2 crore contract for Pujara is peanuts, says Shastri

2 crore contract for Pujara is peanuts, says Shastri

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Former India captain and team director Ravi Shastri said Cheteshwar Pujara, who was not picked up by any of the teams for this year's Indian Premier League, deserves to be compensated handsomely as a reward for his consistent contributions to the Test team's success this home season.

Current team has achieved more than lot of big names: Shastri

Current team has achieved more than lot of big names: Shastri

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

India's chief coach Ravi Shastri believes that the current lot captained by Virat Kohli has achieved way more than some of the teams of yesteryears which had illustrious names in their ranks.

Natasa Makes A Splash!

Natasa Makes A Splash!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

At Gujarat games, Natasa Stankovic is an animated presence, whooping in delight when her husband Hardik's team is up and cringing when the turn of play is not going GT's way.

How a plan hatched in July paid off against Smith, Labuschagne

How a plan hatched in July paid off against Smith, Labuschagne

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Plan to take off-side out of Australians was hatched in July, reveals India bowling coach Bharat Arun.

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'

Miandad blasts PCB choices, praises India's approach

Miandad blasts PCB choices, praises India's approach

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Javed Miandad feels Sarfaraz Ahmed was better suited to lead the Test team in Australia

Suspended Jadeja spends time with coach Shastri

Suspended Jadeja spends time with coach Shastri

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

As the Indian players relaxed at their hotel in Colombo or went out simply taking some time off, the World No 1 spinner and all-rounder spent the evening with coach Ravi Shastri and other members of the support staff.

'My memory is not that good, I've forgotten the losses in Bangladesh'

'My memory is not that good, I've forgotten the losses in Bangladesh'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The last time India visited Bangladesh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men had a forgettable outing as slumped to their first-ever ODI series loss (1-2) against the hosts. However, team director Ravi Shastri does not remember those demoralizing defeats.

Kohli wanted to make himself 'unsackable': Manjrekar

Kohli wanted to make himself 'unsackable': Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

'When his captaincy is under threat, he tends to quit': Manjrekar on Kohli

'Gavaskar Wasn't The Best Captain'

'Gavaskar Wasn't The Best Captain'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Shashi Tharoor's remark was a dilution of the points he made in the Weekly cover story, where he denounced Sunny's captaincy in more vivid terms.

Shastri claims vindication of India's DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Shastri claims vindication of India's DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Former Indian captain Ravi Shastri has insisted that widespread criticism has vindicated India's blunt and uncompromising position on the Decision Review System (DRS), saying that the 'shit' has hit the roof in a massive series, referring to the Ashes.

A Day of Records for India at Lord's

A Day of Records for India at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the opening day of the Lord's Test.

'Virat talks to us like a friend; Ravi bhai is very influential'

'Virat talks to us like a friend; Ravi bhai is very influential'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

India's Shikhar Dhawan was all praise for Virat Kohli's captaincy.

India have enough ammunition going into World Cup: Shastri

India have enough ammunition going into World Cup: Shastri

Rediff.com14 May 2019

India are a flexible side with enough ammunition in their arsenal going into the World Cup, says head coach Ravi Shastri, making it clear that combinations would depend on conditions.

'Today, the whole world will stand up and salute you'

'Today, the whole world will stand up and salute you'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

'Now that you have this self-belief, you can see where you have taken a game as a team.'

This win is as big as 1983 World Cup win if not bigger: Shastri

This win is as big as 1983 World Cup win if not bigger: Shastri

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

India coach Ravi Shastri equated India's maiden Test series win on Australia soil with the historic 1983 World Cup triumph terming it 'as big if not bigger'.

Here's what Shastri told the Indian batsmen

Here's what Shastri told the Indian batsmen

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Under-fire India coach Ravi Shastri, on Thursday, called on his struggling batsmen to show more discipline and grit when the third Test against England gets underway at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

'Shami sitting at home baffles me'

'Shami sitting at home baffles me'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'There should have been one extra fast bowler. One spinner less.'

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'Congratulations Team India for winning the series and getting to the finals of WTC'

Rest Kohli ahead of World Cup?

Rest Kohli ahead of World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Ahead of the IPL, Indian coach Ravi Shastri had also expressed his concern for players full participation in the tournament.

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Stand together and overcome these challenging times: Chhetri

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A massive turnout can be expected at Ahmedabad, however, when India face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14.

Under fire Eden curator gets Shastri's backing

Under fire Eden curator gets Shastri's backing

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Team India director Ravi Shastri lauded the groundstaff at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata even as the Cricket Association of Bengal came under severe criticism for 'inefficiency' in the India-South Africa third Twenty20 International which was called off without a ball being bowled because of wet outfield.

'Stop cribbing about pitches and get on with the job at hand'

'Stop cribbing about pitches and get on with the job at hand'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Livid with the criticism that pitches for the ongoing series against South Africa are not sporting enough, Indian Team Director Ravi Shastri said there is nothing wrong with Test matches folding up in three days and the critics should "stop cribbing".

Adorable! Rahane spends time with Aarya

Adorable! Rahane spends time with Aarya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'5 months. 2 countries. 8 cities later, back to spending some quality time with my favourites, in my favourite city.'

IPL: 'Impact Player has made a big difference'

IPL: 'Impact Player has made a big difference'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Former India coach Ravi Shastri and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have backed the Impact Player rule, stating that it leads to more close finishes.