News for 'Shastri'

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.

Scare on Akasa Air flight as passenger tries to open emergency exit

Scare on Akasa Air flight as passenger tries to open emergency exit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A passenger on an Akasa Air flight from Varanasi to Mumbai was detained after allegedly attempting to open the aircraft's emergency exit before takeoff.

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.

Never write off Kohli and Rohit

Never write off Kohli and Rohit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

After Sunday's defeat in Perth, the three-match series moves to Adelaide on Thursday before concluding in Sydney on Saturday.

'Kuldeep At His Peak, Must Play Asia Cup'

'Kuldeep At His Peak, Must Play Asia Cup'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'He will be a vital cog in the wheel for the Asia Cup.'

'Samson Is A Match Winner'

'Samson Is A Match Winner'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'Samson is most dangerous in the top three. That's where he wins you matches. He should be left there.'

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'We were not thinking about a series win because we were just bowled out for 36.' 'The mood in the dressing room was a bit down. Ravi Bhai organised a team dinner. He arranged for karaoke, he started singing. He sang old Hindi songs. Everybody joined in.'

Standing Ovation For King Kohli At SCG

Standing Ovation For King Kohli At SCG

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli received a thunderous standing ovation from a capacity crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground as he strode out to bat, likely for the final time in Australia.

Drug racket busted in Jammu, Pakistan link suspected

Drug racket busted in Jammu, Pakistan link suspected

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Police on Saturday claimed to have busted a Pakistan-linked narcotics racket with the arrest of two peddlers here with three kilograms of heroin, valued at around Rs 15 crore.

SEE: Shastri bumps into Sharapova at British F1 GP!

SEE: Shastri bumps into Sharapova at British F1 GP!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Sinner, Alcaraz will keep tennis' flag flying: Shastri

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw makes history with double ton!

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw makes history with double ton!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Earlier in the match, Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his rich vein of form, compiling a classy 116 off 163 balls as Maharashtra posted 313 in their first innings.

'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.

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.

Shastri lauds Rohit as a batting and captaincy maestro

Shastri lauds Rohit as a batting and captaincy maestro

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rohit has overtaken former skipper Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches.

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.'

Things happen very quickly with a pink ball: Shastri warns India

Things happen very quickly with a pink ball: Shastri warns India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'In my mind, it was very clear you can't do worse than that (Adelaide). You'll have a day when the luck is in your favour and you can bounce back. And that's exactly what happened.'

Delhi blast: Tattoos, torn clothes help families identify victims

Delhi blast: Tattoos, torn clothes help families identify victims

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

In the aftermath of the Red Fort blast, families identified their loved ones through tattoos and clothing. The blast claimed at least 12 lives and injured many others.

Sai Baba Idol Removed From UP Temple

Sai Baba Idol Removed From UP Temple

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'The idol was not being worshipped for years. We decided to immerse it respectfully in the Ganga.'

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Williams, Bharti join camp, signalling new chapter for Indian football

'He Backs Who He Likes': Gambhir Slammed

'He Backs Who He Likes': Gambhir Slammed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'He backs players he likes but lets go of those he doesn't.'

No Handshakes! India-Pak Clash Marred by Snub

No Handshakes! India-Pak Clash Marred by Snub

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Customs were broken and tensions visible as India and Pakistan skipped the usual handshakes after their Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday.

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.

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.

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja reduces South Africa to 93/7 in second innings, India smell big win

Promote Sanju! Fans Tell Gambhir

Promote Sanju! Fans Tell Gambhir

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

With Samson pushed to No. 5 in the batting line-up, fans are now call for his promotion up the order in the dead rubber final Group A match against Oman on September 19.

The biryani showdown that saved India from whitewash

The biryani showdown that saved India from whitewash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Mohammed Shami's fiery spell at Johannesburg in 2018 wasn't just about swing and seam-it was fuelled by biryani, banter, and a well-timed provocation from head coach Ravi Shastri.

Kuldeep Yadav -- Team India's perennial scapegoat

Kuldeep Yadav -- Team India's perennial scapegoat

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'Am I the reason team will lose? Kuldeep might think, I am bowling so well, even after that I am not playing, then am I the problem in this team?'

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

...a time when his legacy ledger was still positive and before the debacle against China. With every subsequent election, our leaders tend to become weaker. India should consider passing a law that no person should hold the highest office in our country for more than two terms, points out Harishchandra.

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.

Ravi Shastri to get BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award

Ravi Shastri to get BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Shubman Gill will be presented with Cricketer of the Year award.

'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'

'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Former India coach Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli's Test retirement could have been handled better as he deserved a proper farewell and said he would have reinstated him as captain after the Australia series.

India will benefit from no-non sense guy Gambhir's fresh ideas: Shastri

India will benefit from no-non sense guy Gambhir's fresh ideas: Shastri

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Shastri feels managing the workload of players, especially bowlers, will be Gambhir's biggest challenge.

First Look: Inside Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

First Look: Inside Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Construction of all ten buildings of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) is slated for completion in the next 22 months. Several ministries currently housed in Shastri Bhavan, Krishi Bhavan, Nirman Bhavan, and Udyog Bhavan will begin relocating to four new locations. The first building, Kartavya Bhavan, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why Today's Stars Ignore Gavaskar

Why Today's Stars Ignore Gavaskar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'It's very unfortunate that our players don't go to him for advice.'

Ahead of Diwali, 7800+ kg of banned firecrackers seized in Delhi

Ahead of Diwali, 7800+ kg of banned firecrackers seized in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The drive, carried out by various police districts and units, including the crime branch and AATS teams, aligns with the Supreme Court's directions and the Delhi government's blanket ban on the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers to curb pollution during Diwali.

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.'

Ravi Shastri meets 'childhood hero' at Chinnaswamy

Ravi Shastri meets 'childhood hero' at Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

In Bengaluru for India's match against Netherlands, Ravi Shastri met his 'childhood hero' at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

'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

Ravi Shastri 'Oozes Class' At Ascot

Ravi Shastri 'Oozes Class' At Ascot

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri, a big fan of horse racing, was at his classy best as he attended the Royal Ascot -- the most famous horse racing event in Great Britain.

Whenever foreign ideologies came to India...: RSS chief

Whenever foreign ideologies came to India...: RSS chief

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

He said terrorists crossed the border and killed 26 Indians after checking their religion in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which drew a fitting response from the country, referring to Operation Sindoor.