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'Kohli is imposing, split captaincy won't work for India'

'Kohli is imposing, split captaincy won't work for India'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Former England captain and noted TV Pundit, Nasser Hussain also reckons that a two-coach approach will work for India.

Just looking forward to cricket now: Kohli on coach row

Just looking forward to cricket now: Kohli on coach row

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The India captain reiterated how the 2015 series in Sri Lanka, which India won 2-1, was a watershed moment for the current team.

MCC bats for Tests to remain five-day

MCC bats for Tests to remain five-day

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The International Cricket Council is all set to discuss the four-day Test proposal during its cricket committee meeting in March.

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Salim Durani, who passed away on Sunday, an institution in himself who contributed immensely to India's rise in the world of cricket.

Agarkar parts ways with DC after throwing his hat in selection ring

Agarkar parts ways with DC after throwing his hat in selection ring

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Ajit Agarkar, who is the frontrunner for the Indian chief selector's job, relinquished his assistant coach's post in Delhi Capitals.

Waugh reckons India have a rounded side, but not better than teams of past

Waugh reckons India have a rounded side, but not better than teams of past

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Waugh spoke in reference to India coach Ravi Shastri's comments that this is "the best Indian side in the last 15 years".

Struggling Pujara gets BCCI nod to play county cricket

Struggling Pujara gets BCCI nod to play county cricket

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Cheteshwar Pujara, who was among the top-order batsmen who failed to click in the five-Test series against England that India lost 1-3, has sought permission to play in the remainder of the English county season and will be allowed to do so by the Board.

VOTE! Who should take over as India's coach?

VOTE! Who should take over as India's coach?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Will it be a foreigner from among the 57 applications received for job? Is it a race between Anil Kumble, Ravi Shastri, Sandeep Patil and Venkatesh Prasad?

Former Bangladesh cricketer slams India

Former Bangladesh cricketer slams India

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Former Bangladesh cricketer Shakil Kasem, in a column, referred to Team India as the World Cup's overrated and over-hyped minnows.

Saha will not reveal journalist's name for time being

Saha will not reveal journalist's name for time being

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'My nature isn't such that I will harm anyone to the extent of ending someone's career. So on grounds of humanity looking at his/her family, I am not exposing the name for the time being.'

BCCI to ask Saha about threat from 'Respected' journalist

BCCI to ask Saha about threat from 'Respected' journalist

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will ask out-of-favour senior wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha about the context of his tweet, which alleged that a journalist had threatened him for not agreeing to grant an interview.

Kapil-led CAC to pick India's next cricket coach

Kapil-led CAC to pick India's next cricket coach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Apart from Kapil Dev, the panel comprises former women's captain Shantha Rangaswamy and former men's coach Anshuman Gaekwad.

Chappell slams BCCI for muzzling commentators over DRS

Chappell slams BCCI for muzzling commentators over DRS

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India for "muzzling" commentators over the controversial DRS and said he won't be working under the terms of BCCI during the seven-match ODI series between India and Australia, starting Sunday.

'Suryakumar showed burning desire to don India jersey'

'Suryakumar showed burning desire to don India jersey'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Suryakumar played an unbeaten knock of 79 runs against RCB as Mumbai Indians chased down a total of 165 with five wickets in hand and five balls to spare.

Dravid's contract ends, what's his next move?

Dravid's contract ends, what's his next move?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Will Rahul Dravid like to end current term on high or seek extension?

No decision on coach yet, clarifies BCCI

No decision on coach yet, clarifies BCCI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday denied reports that Ravi Shastri has been appointed coach of the Indian cricket team, saying that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) is still deliberating on the matter.

Fletcher will lead India into World Cup: Dhoni

Fletcher will lead India into World Cup: Dhoni

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Ending speculation about coach Duncan Fletcher's role in the five one-dayers against England, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that the Zimbabwean will stay as "boss" of the team until the 2015 World Cup.

Support staff changes could have been made after ODIs: Dravid

Support staff changes could have been made after ODIs: Dravid

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid has said that he would have preferred to wait till the end of India's England tour to make changes to the support staff as such decisions could be "tough on everyone concerned".

'Don't think there is any alternative to Dhoni in the foreseeable future'

'Don't think there is any alternative to Dhoni in the foreseeable future'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has not only backed under-fire skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni but also gave a thumbs up to BCCI's new move of appointing Ravi Shastri as the Team Director.

Dravid offered Team India's coaching job

Dravid offered Team India's coaching job

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

According to reports, the BCCI's cricket advisory committee, comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, has asked Dravid about his interest in the big job.

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Revisiting the 1987 WC semis: A tearful Maninder, an upset Azhar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'People till date say Gooch swept us out of the game. But if anyone watches that game, you will see that there were times when he was beaten for turn and the ball missed the stumps by a whisker. There were times he missed some straight balls going for sweep but in the pre-DRS days, you didn't get front-foot LBW in those days.'

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss

PHOTOS: Team India sweat it out in the nets before 5th ODI

PHOTOS: Team India sweat it out in the nets before 5th ODI

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Scroll down for images from the training session held on Wednesday.

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Rediff.com picks 15 facts about Sunil Gavaskar you need to know:

Kohli has big expectations for 'great talent' Padikkal

Kohli has big expectations for 'great talent' Padikkal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Devdutt Padikkal seems to have impressed two of the most important figures in Indian cricket after the opener's whirlwind century powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to their fourth successive win in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

'India, Australia favourites for 2015 World Cup'

'India, Australia favourites for 2015 World Cup'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Former India cricketer-turned commentator Ravi Shastri believes the 50-overs World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand next year, would be a very open tournament because of the surfeit of limited overs cricket, including T20 events like the Indian Premier League.

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

Sehwag joins a select band

Sehwag joins a select band

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Rohit to join Indian squad on Wednesday

Rohit to join Indian squad on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'We're excited about Rohit coming back. Spoke to him yesterday, he's waiting to join the team.'

Vaughan lauds Kohli for making an 'unselfish decision'

Vaughan lauds Kohli for making an 'unselfish decision'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Thursday termed Virat Kohli's decision to leave T20I captaincy after the 2021 T20 World Cup as an "unselfish" one.

Rohit, Pujara face Ashwin first time under lights

Rohit, Pujara face Ashwin first time under lights

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

With only two training sessions possible under lights before the day/night Test at the Eden Gardens starting November 22, the Indian team is trying to make most of the time at their disposal.

'India doesn't need another coach; I will double up if need be'

'India doesn't need another coach; I will double up if need be'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Asserting that the Indian cricket team does not require "more coaches" than what it already has right now, Director Ravi Shastri has said he might just be there "longer" than expected.

Win in Australia one of greatest in Indian cricket history: Gavaskar

Win in Australia one of greatest in Indian cricket history: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar said the Test series triumph in Australia last year ranks among the team's 'greatest wins' of all time and can be considered a golden chapter in the country's cricket history.

BCCI award cheques to former cricketers ahead of IPL final

BCCI award cheques to former cricketers ahead of IPL final

Rediff.com27 May 2012

The BCCI on Sunday distributed the remaining installment of its one-time benefit payments to the country's 20 former international and domestic players ahead of the IPL final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Chappell backs Kohli in Kumble controversy

Chappell backs Kohli in Kumble controversy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

In his column for ESPNCricinfo, Chappell played down the role of a coach in any team, saying "if a coach is to be inflicted on a captain, it should be someone with whom he is comfortable".

'Kohli may give up white-ball captaincy to focus on batting'

'Kohli may give up white-ball captaincy to focus on batting'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Ravi Shastri also spoke on the relevance of split captaincy in COVID times.

Chappell refuses to be taunted

Chappell refuses to be taunted

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

India's coach says he doesn't have to respond to comments people make.

T20 WC: Team mentor Dhoni joins Kohli and Co

T20 WC: Team mentor Dhoni joins Kohli and Co

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday had said that having Dhoni as the mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will hold his side in good stead.

Sachin backs Rahane to step smoothly into captain's role

Sachin backs Rahane to step smoothly into captain's role

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'Having interacted with Ajinkya Rahane, I know he has a very smart brain and he is balanced.'

Team India wrestling with pace worries

Team India wrestling with pace worries

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Paceman Mohammed Shami is improving but he is not certain for the next match.