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Gavaskar rates Raina's Cardiff knock 'one of the best' overseas

Gavaskar rates Raina's Cardiff knock 'one of the best' overseas

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar lavished parise on Suresh Raina's match-winning knock in the second ODI against England and rated the left-hander's hundred as one of the best ODI innings overseas.

Sunny v Vishy: Who was better?

Sunny v Vishy: Who was better?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

PMG sign promising batsman Sarfaraz Khan

PMG sign promising batsman Sarfaraz Khan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Professional Management Group has signed up promising batting talent Sarfaraz Khan.

Unfair to compare Dhoni with former captains: Gavaskar

Unfair to compare Dhoni with former captains: Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar and other ex-cricketers said in unison that one should refrain from drawing comparison between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his predecessors.

'The script could not have been written better for Sachin'

'The script could not have been written better for Sachin'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the youngsters should emulate Sachin Tendulkar, who played his 200th and final Test in Mumbai, on how to pursue excellence without taking recourse to short cuts.

Amazing Smith is Australia's new milestone man!

Amazing Smith is Australia's new milestone man!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Captain Steven Smith's domination reached new heights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground states Rajneesh Gupta

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.'

Kohli reaches 900-point mark, emulates Gavaskar

Kohli reaches 900-point mark, emulates Gavaskar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Tendulkar and Dravid came close to the 900-point mark, but were unable to break the barrier

'Team India played with the same intensity in three Tests'

'Team India played with the same intensity in three Tests'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Sunil Gavaskar has lauded India for their dominating performances against Australia in the ongoing Test series.

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Former hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners.

Are cricketers safe from pitch invaders?

Are cricketers safe from pitch invaders?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A fan dodged the stadium security and came close to Rohit Sharma, who was standing at the slips on the third day of the match.

Should KL Rahul replace Shaw in playing XI?

Should KL Rahul replace Shaw in playing XI?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Sunil Gavaskar wants KL Rahul to open in place of an out-of-form Prithvi Shaw

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season

Clarke joins Pietersen in IPL commentary panel

Clarke joins Pietersen in IPL commentary panel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke will be joining an elite panel commentators comprising Kevin Pietersen, Sunil Gavaskar for the upcoming 10th edition of Indian Premier League.

Indians should avoid verbal spats with Australians: Gavaskar

Indians should avoid verbal spats with Australians: Gavaskar

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

I am lauding the Australians for the way they tampered the verbal spats.

India's real Test will come outside sub-continent: Gavaskar

India's real Test will come outside sub-continent: Gavaskar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Hailing India's series levelling win against Sri Lanka in the second Test as a start of a bright future, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the Virat Kohli-led side not only looks "determined" but has also found the right balance in all departments.

Kapil Dev on Kohli-Rohit rift

Kapil Dev on Kohli-Rohit rift

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

There are reports of an alleged rift between Kohli and Sharma post India's World Cup semifinal exit

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

'Indian bowlers have done well but need to tighten up a bit'

'Indian bowlers have done well but need to tighten up a bit'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Sunil Gavaskar has said India were superior to Pakistan in every aspect of the game during their World Cup win in Adelaide but said they need to work more on their bowling and fielding before they take on title-contenders such as Australia and New Zealand.

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

India may field World Cup team in tri-series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The tri-series in Australia, India's final ODI engagement before the World Cup, gets underway on January 16, says Chandresh Narayanan, casting a fascinating look at the survivors from earlier World Cups.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

Hard to say why CLT20 did not generate IPL-like interest: Gavaskar

Hard to say why CLT20 did not generate IPL-like interest: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar dismissed talk of the cash-rich Indian Premier League being the reason behind Champions League T20 being scrapped, saying "there's no connection" between the two events.

Ganguly seventh Indian to play 100 Tests

Ganguly seventh Indian to play 100 Tests

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

The former India captain is the oldest Indian to attain the milestone, at the age of 35 years and 171 days.

Tendulkar reaches another milestone

Tendulkar reaches another milestone

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

He equalled Kapil Dev's record for most Test appearances by an Indian.

'Bhuvneshwar's death over bowling is real concern'

'Bhuvneshwar's death over bowling is real concern'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Bhuvneshwar has leaked quite a lot of runs at the death in the last few matches.

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

When Gothoskar threatened Pak with forfeiture

When Gothoskar threatened Pak with forfeiture

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

In the 1983-84 rain-hit Bangalore Test, Zaheer Abbas's team had refused to take the field after the 14th mandatory over.

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli will join the elite company of eleven other Indians and a total of 70 other players across the various countries to complete the century of Test match appearances.

Aus coach Nielsen asks team to 'behave'

Aus coach Nielsen asks team to 'behave'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The new Australia coach said the players need to be careful of their on-field behaviour.

Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Kohli and Ganguly have endured a rocky past few months during which they were at opposite ends over the former's captaincy tenure coming to an end.

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.

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

As Pujara gears up to play his 100th Test, here's a look at the list of the 12 cricketers who are a part of the 100 Tests club in India.

Dravid catches a ton

Dravid catches a ton

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

'Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered'

'Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar, on Monday, welcomed Hardik Pandya's return to the Indian ODI team, saying his presence covers all bases for the side.

Not India's fault that Smith and Warner were not picked: Gavaskar

Not India's fault that Smith and Warner were not picked: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

India's history-making cricket team was showered with gushing praise by former players with batting great Sunil Gavaskar slamming criticism that the triumph came against a weakened Australian team.

Dravid to complete 100 Tests

Dravid to complete 100 Tests

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

While Tendulkar would overtake Kapil Dev's record of 131 Test caps in the third Test.

'Dhoni's contribution will be massive for India in World Cup'

'Dhoni's contribution will be massive for India in World Cup'

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Gavaskar also spoke highly of Dhoni's wicket-keeping skills and how they aid skipper Virat Kohli in making field placements.

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

On this day in 1983, legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev delivered a smashing 175* against Zimbabwe in the 20th match of the World Cup that year in England.

Duleep Trophy: Vidwath leads South's fight back

Duleep Trophy: Vidwath leads South's fight back

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

South Zone pacers were brilliantly bellicose while reducing West Zone to 129 for 7