News for 'Shastri'

Rs 32 lakh for question paper: How NEET paper was leaked

Rs 32 lakh for question paper: How NEET paper was leaked

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Yadvendu claimed that he demanded Rs 40 lakh from each aspirant, including his nephew Anurag Yadav, for providing the leaked question paper on May 4, a day before the exam.

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the US made a major concession for the first time that six permanent members without veto, including India, could be considered

The old dog has plenty to offer: Shastri on Dhoni

The old dog has plenty to offer: Shastri on Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

India head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday dispelled doubts about Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future, stating that the stalwart is not even "half finished yet" and is very much in the scheme of things for the 2019 World Cup in England.

Don't try to take advantage of BCCI's current mess, warns Shastri

Don't try to take advantage of BCCI's current mess, warns Shastri

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

A few nations are making a big mistake by trying to take advantage of the current mess that Indian Cricket Board is in.

Shastri 'abused me', Wankhede curator Naik asks BCCI to take action

Shastri 'abused me', Wankhede curator Naik asks BCCI to take action

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Wankhede curator Sudhir Naik has written a strongly-worded letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India calling for action against India's Team Director Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun for their abusive behaviour during the fifth and final One-Dayer against South Africa in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Review: Lal Bahadur Shastri is run-of-the-mill

Review: Lal Bahadur Shastri is run-of-the-mill

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Lal Bahadur Shastri is a New Gen venture that offers you just few chuckles and laughs here and there.

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'.

Uttam's Take! Shastri(ya) Sangeet: Secret of Team India's ODI success

Uttam's Take! Shastri(ya) Sangeet: Secret of Team India's ODI success

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Rediff.com's Uttam Ghosh unravels the secret weapon which helped India get the better of hosts England in the ODI series.

I did not get any invite from ministry: Shastri

I did not get any invite from ministry: Shastri

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Former India cricket captain Rav Shastri rejected criticism for not attending the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards committee meeting, saying that he was never informed by the Sports Ministry about it.

Modi files election affidavit; is worth Rs 3 cr, mostly fixed deposits

Modi files election affidavit; is worth Rs 3 cr, mostly fixed deposits

Rediff.com15 May 2024

As required, Modi submitted the affidavit while filing his nomination papers Tuesday as an election candidate from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency, a seat he has held twice earlier.

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

Playing ODIs first will help team settle down in England, says Shastri

Playing ODIs first will help team settle down in England, says Shastri

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

India is to tour England, from late June, for a full tour comprising T20s, ODIs and then Tests.

There is a bit of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Lara in Shaw, says coach Shastri

There is a bit of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Lara in Shaw, says coach Shastri

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri saw in Prithvi Shaw's batting, glimpses of two of the greatest batsmen of modern era and a non-conformist who redefined batsmanship.

'Gavaskar or Shastri should have replaced Modi'

'Gavaskar or Shastri should have replaced Modi'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Wednesday asked the BCCI as to why cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri or Ajit Wadekar were not considered to replace ousted IPL commissioner Lalit Modi.

Pant banking on Shastri's tips to bounce back in IPL

Pant banking on Shastri's tips to bounce back in IPL

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Indian team's head coach Ravi Shastri gave the young wicketkeeper-batsman tips to work on specific skill sets ahead of the 11th edition of Indian Premier League.

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India functionary Rajeev Shukla says the decision to give Team Director Ravi Shastri an extension till the 2016 World Cup was based on his good performance and rapport with the players.

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.

'Lot of new faces will be seen under Hardik in India's T20 WC squad'

'Lot of new faces will be seen under Hardik in India's T20 WC squad'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes in the next T20 World Cup, Hardik Pandya will continue as captain and will have a lot of fresh talent at his disposal.

BCCI Awards: Meet The Winners!

BCCI Awards: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Shubman Gill was conferred with the Polly Umrigar Best Men's International Cricketer of the Year award for 2022-23.

Shastri's fate to be decided in next meeting: Ganguly

Shastri's fate to be decided in next meeting: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Sourav Ganguly said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is yet to formally decide on Ravi Shastri's tenure as the Team Director.

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.

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Anurag Thakur on Wednesday left for Colombo where he will be meeting Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri on the sidelines of the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.

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.

It's not about me or Shastri, it's about the players: Kumble

It's not about me or Shastri, it's about the players: Kumble

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Graciously skirting the controversy surrounding the snub Ravi Shastri received during his job interview, the newly-appointed Indian coach Anil Kumble on Wednesday said it's the players who are the most significant part of the system and no one else.

'If Kohli can get his way with Shastri, why can't Harmanpreet?'

'If Kohli can get his way with Shastri, why can't Harmanpreet?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

In a letter written to Rai, COA member Edulji accused the chairman and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri of breaking rules while appointing Ravi Shastri as the men's team coach in July last year.

I see a bit of myself in Kohli, says Shastri

I see a bit of myself in Kohli, says Shastri

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

With India playing with a new-found spunk under stand-in skipper Virat Kohli, team director Ravi Shastri on Friday said he sees a bit of himself in the flamboyant Delhi batsman.

'Dont compare Shastri with our politicians'

'Dont compare Shastri with our politicians'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Readers on how they rate Lal Bahadur Shastri's legacy

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

For now, Shastri gives full marks to 'solid character' Fletcher

For now, Shastri gives full marks to 'solid character' Fletcher

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

His report will decide Duncan Fletcher's future as India's cricket coach and Ravi Shastri, who served as Team Director during the just-concluded limited overs series against England, has put his weight behind the under-fire Zimbabwean.

Time to move on from T20 World Cup win: Rohit

Time to move on from T20 World Cup win: Rohit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma said it's time to move on from the euphoria of the T20 World Cup victory.

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Six weather stations across Delhi recorded over 100 mm of rain in a single day, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Thursday, categorising it as an "extremely intense spell".

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to create history when she presents her seventh straight Budget on Tuesday for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. Sitharaman, who will turn 65 next month, was in 2019 appointed as India's first full-time woman finance minister when Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a decisive second term.

'Let the bat do the talking!'

'Let the bat do the talking!'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'Rising to the occasion once again and playing a well-balanced knock!'

De-mystify Shastri's death, BJP tells government

De-mystify Shastri's death, BJP tells government

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Siddharth Nath Singh was two years old when his legendary grandfather Lal Bahadur Shastri's body was flown in from Tashkent to New Delhi on a cold morning of January 1966. The sudden death of India's second prime minister in the Soviet city, where he had gone to talk peace with Pakistani leader Muhammad Ayub Khan on January 11, had plunged the country into grief.

How CSK's Faith In Gaikwad Paid Off

How CSK's Faith In Gaikwad Paid Off

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

'It was the confidence of staying with CSK for a year or two at least that helped me a lot and go out there and play my expressive game.'

India have a great opportunity to upstage South Africa's record: Shastri

India have a great opportunity to upstage South Africa's record: Shastri

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

'I believe, at home you should play to your strength, there is no need to hide behind that issue' 'I can't remember a series since then as big as this. So the opportunity is there for the team to go out and show their mettle'

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Mumbai's historic tryst with the Lord of Wisdom began at the Keshavji Naik Chawl in 1893.

What In Heavens Was Pujara Up To?

What In Heavens Was Pujara Up To?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Gill's footwork may have been a bit lazy, but he will learn from it since he is still young. However, Pujara's failure to position himself closer to the ball and across the line is highly disappointing.'

Pandurang Shastri Athavale cremated

Pandurang Shastri Athavale cremated

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

The mortal remains of the social reformer were consigned to flames at Tatwajnana Vidyapeeth, Ghodbunder in Thane district.

I deserve a voice after playing 103 Tests: Hayden to Shastri

I deserve a voice after playing 103 Tests: Hayden to Shastri

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

"Non-Indian commenting on the conditions in India and I reckon probably 80 percent said 'mind your business and go back to Australia and worry about your own country' which is fair enough. "But 20 percent of the people that understand the game and have a great passion for the game, a comment like mine whether they like or not is from the base of loving this sport, from the base of loving conditions and also experiencing diverse conditions across the world," Hayden said.