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Shastri gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Shastri gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Ravi Shastri, 58, received his shot at the Apollo hospital in Ahmedabad.

India were defensive and timid on Day 4: Shastri

India were defensive and timid on Day 4: Shastri

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'They could have batted England out of this contest'

India Head Coach Shastri tests positive for COVID-19

India Head Coach Shastri tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Three others of Team India support staff to remain in isolation.

Shastri Supports Simone Biles

Shastri Supports Simone Biles

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'Take your time @Simone_Biles. You have earned the right to owe it to yourself at this tender age.'

Rinku, his bat and the comparisons to Shastri, Miandad

Rinku, his bat and the comparisons to Shastri, Miandad

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

"I had a feeling that he would pick this bat because it has a very nice pickup and according to my weight this bat is light. So (now) this bat belongs to Rinku, not me," said the captain in a video posted on KKR's Twitter handle.

Shastri tells out-of-form Kohli to 'pull out of IPL'

Shastri tells out-of-form Kohli to 'pull out of IPL'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri advised the out-of-form Virat Kohli to take a break, even if it meant 'pulling out of the IPL, for all you care' to prolong his international career.

Indian team will not back-off against England: Shastri

Indian team will not back-off against England: Shastri

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri would like his team to take inspiration from its Lord's Test win rather than think about the humiliating defeat at Leeds ahead of the fourth Test against England, starting at The Oval on Thursday.

46, including 37 kids, drown during holy dip for 'Jivitputrika' festival in Bihar

46, including 37 kids, drown during holy dip for 'Jivitputrika' festival in Bihar

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The incidents occurred in 15 districts of the state during the festival held on Wednesday.

'Game Face On' For Young Turks In Perth

'Game Face On' For Young Turks In Perth

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Can the young trio of Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep leave a mark in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series?

Delhi LG raps Kejriwal for skipping Gandhi, Shastri birth anniversaries

Delhi LG raps Kejriwal for skipping Gandhi, Shastri birth anniversaries

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers of showing "utter disregard" towards the commemoration of birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Indian cricket icons recount fav Wankhede memory

Indian cricket icons recount fav Wankhede memory

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Rohit aims to bring Champions Trophy to Wankhede

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick to the number six slot for at least the third Test against Australia, starting this weekend.

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

Nothing beats a good conversation, says Shastri

Nothing beats a good conversation, says Shastri

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Shastri posted a photo of himself having a conversation with batsman Shubman Gill on Twitter

Captain and coach should have a say in team selection: Shastri

Captain and coach should have a say in team selection: Shastri

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that the coach and the captain should have a say in the team selection.

Reduce 10% oil intake: Modi's tips for battling obesity

Reduce 10% oil intake: Modi's tips for battling obesity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast, urged people to reduce their oil intake by 10% as a step towards fighting obesity. He highlighted the rising obesity rates in India and globally, emphasizing the need for healthier lifestyles. Modi also shared messages from Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and boxer Nikhat Zareen, who urged people to adopt healthy habits and avoid fried food. Cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Shetty highlighted the medical seriousness of obesity and linked it to excessive carbohydrate intake and oil consumption. Modi concluded by challenging 10 people to reduce their oil intake and pass the challenge on to 10 others.

Hisaab Barabar Review: Sloppy Execution

Hisaab Barabar Review: Sloppy Execution

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

A superficial drama that never rises above its boring sentimentality, notes Mayur Sanap.

Kohli has five years of good cricket left in him: Shastri

Kohli has five years of good cricket left in him: Shastri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Shastri also pointed out how Rohit has evolved his game in the last few years.

No one got COVID from book launch party: Shastri

No one got COVID from book launch party: Shastri

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri says he has no regrets about organising the book launch, which was widely perceived to be the reason for a COVID-19 outbreak that forced the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester.

Even Bradman's average will fall in a bubble: Shastri

Even Bradman's average will fall in a bubble: Shastri

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'In the last 24 months, they've been home for 25 days. I don't care who you are, if your name is Bradman, if you're in a bubble as well, your average will come down because you're human.'

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.

Ravi Shastri lauds Rishabh Pant's 'game-changing' hundred

Ravi Shastri lauds Rishabh Pant's 'game-changing' hundred

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'He (Pant) has worked like hell in the last three or four months and the results are showing'

Few have achieved what you have as captain: Shastri to Kohli

Few have achieved what you have as captain: Shastri to Kohli

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former head coach Ravi Shastri hailed Virat Kohli as India's 'most aggressive and successful' captain after he stepped down as the Test skipper on Saturday.

Shastri is 'Super proud of this bindass bunch'

Shastri is 'Super proud of this bindass bunch'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Shastri has been serving as the head coach of the Indian team since 2017, having got an extension after the 2019 ICC World Cup.

Shastri reveals why India flopped at T20 World Cup

Shastri reveals why India flopped at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Indian team was "mentally and physically drained" during the T20 World Cup and did not even "try to win", as it wasn't switched on during pressure situations in big games, outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri stunningly conceded before the side's last Super 12s match against Namibia, in Dubai, on Monday.

India begin nets session; Shastri, Kohli welcome squad

India begin nets session; Shastri, Kohli welcome squad

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Indian cricket team began their nets session on Tuesday

Retirement In Rohit's Body Language?

Retirement In Rohit's Body Language?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I saw him quite emotional on the field yesterday.' 'That's unusual for us to see Rohit like that.'

'Back to business': Shastri preps with team in Sydney

'Back to business': Shastri preps with team in Sydney

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'Great to get back to business with @hardikpandya7 @SDhawan25, @imShard, #TeamIndia #AUSvIND,' Shastri tweeted.

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

'Shastri has moulded India into world beaters'

'Shastri has moulded India into world beaters'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'I am particularly happy that an Indian has done such a superb job as the coach because people always talk about foreign coaches, but Shastri has dashed all those views.'

Shastri tests positive in RT-PCR; to miss Manchester Test

Shastri tests positive in RT-PCR; to miss Manchester Test

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri has tested positive for COVID-19 in the confirmatory RT-PCR test as well and will remain in isolation for at least the next 10 days, ruling him out of the team's fifth and final Test against England, starting in Manchester on Friday, September 10.

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Travis Head played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a potential groin issue

Shastri & Co. awaiting fit to fly certificate to return home

Shastri & Co. awaiting "fit to fly" certificate to return home

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri, along with bowling and fielding coaches Bharath Arun and R Sridhar, respectively, would need to undergo a "fit to fly" test post recovery from COVID-19, which led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester last week.

Shastri hails India's Melbourne comeback, lauds Rahane

Shastri hails India's Melbourne comeback, lauds Rahane

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'The boys deserve all the credit for the character they showed, real character.'

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.

Shastri: India's forgotten reformer

Shastri: India's forgotten reformer

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Shastri took the first big step to transform India's agriculture, the benefits of which his successors reaped in plenty, says A K Bhattacharya.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Sitharaman creates history with 8th consecutive budget

Sitharaman creates history with 8th consecutive budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Here are some facts related to the Budget presentation in independent India.

Was Harshit Rana's Inclusion Fair?

Was Harshit Rana's Inclusion Fair?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Harshit Rana's debut as a concussion substitute became a central talking point, overshadowing India's series-clinching 15-run victory and its unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Arshdeep could be walking into the Indian team: Shastri

Arshdeep could be walking into the Indian team: Shastri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh could soon be walking into India's T20 team after consistent performances in the IPL over the last three seasons, said former India coach Ravi Shastri.