News for 'Sunil Gavaskar Field'

'Off The Field Kohli Is Very Chilled Out'

'Off The Field Kohli Is Very Chilled Out'

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'The 2018 series win in Australia stands out in his captaincy.'

Gavaskar slams rotation of players

Gavaskar slams rotation of players

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday slammed the proposed rotation of the top-order batsmen in the Indian team in the cricket tri-series in Australia, saying that it suggested that the players are unfit.

Gambhir, Agarkar to end star culture in Indian cricket

Gambhir, Agarkar to end star culture in Indian cricket

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Gautam Gambhir has always been against the mega-star culture prevailing in Indian cricket but Mohammed Siraj's Herculean effort throughout the English summer has definitely given the Indian head coach a real shot in the arm.

Even Indians sledge: Gavaskar

Even Indians sledge: Gavaskar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The legendary batsman said 'sadly, India too has resorted to personal on-field abuse'.

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on Day 1 of the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, on Thursday.

Gill is ready to replace the aging Fab Four

Gill is ready to replace the aging Fab Four

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The 55-year-old Ramprakash, who played 52 Tests between 1991 and 2002, said instead of captaincy affecting Gill's performance, it has made him more focussed.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

Who Calls the Shots in CSK? MSD Or Rutu?

Who Calls the Shots in CSK? MSD Or Rutu?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Clips from CSK's first two matches show Dhoni actively involved in setting the field, leading to questions about Gaikwad's authority as the new leader.

Time not opportune to remove Dhoni: Gavaskar

Time not opportune to remove Dhoni: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Former selector Mohinder Amarnath has openly stated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni needs to be stripped off Test captaincy, but his former teammate Sunil Gavaskar feels the 'time is not opportune as there is no alternative'.

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals from 1979 to 1983.

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The guy revises the record books every game. Rajneesh Gupta gives us the latest numbers on the Indian skipper's awesome exploits on the cricket field.

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday expressed his surprise at the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, calling the decision "strange."

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

From facing Dennis Lillee to filming with Dharmendra, Mohsin Khan goes back in time in a freewheeling interview.

Guess Who Is Hugging Kohli?

Guess Who Is Hugging Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders witnessed a notable moment as Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir appeared to bury the hatchet from their past feud.

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

It was this day, March 6, in 1971 that Sunil Manohar Gavaskar made his debut in Test cricket.

Gavaskar dissects India's T20 WC debacle

Gavaskar dissects India's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Gavaskar also cited fielding as one the reason for India's below-par performance.

'A Man For The Future'

'A Man For The Future'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

'He showed an awareness of what was required, which belied the fact that he was making his Test debut.'

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No 10 jersey by Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones during a special presentation at an NFL game in Houston. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons handed Tendulkar the jersey.

Kohli needs to learn of these tactics, feels Gavaskar...

Kohli needs to learn of these tactics, feels Gavaskar...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The 'Little Master', however, played down Kohli's much-publicised reaction to a reporter's query about whether he agreed with coach Ravi Shastri on this being the best travelling team in last 15 years.

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

India should show faith in Pujara, Rahane: Gavaskar

India should show faith in Pujara, Rahane: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane repaid the trust that was shown in them, adding it is easy to get excited by young talents but the team should continue showing faith in its senior players.

Gavaskar peeved by ICC's new rule against runners

Gavaskar peeved by ICC's new rule against runners

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the ICC's decision to abolish runners for injured batsmen in one-day cricket, saying even bowlers should not be allowed to have water as rules should be the same for everyone.

Captain Kohli gets a '10 out of 10' from Gavaskar

Captain Kohli gets a '10 out of 10' from Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India did well to bounce back on Day 4 to edge Australia by 75 runs in the 2nd Test in Bengaluru on Tuesday and level the series 1-1.

Thinking cap is doing wonders for Hardik: Gavaskar

Thinking cap is doing wonders for Hardik: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Hardik Pandya has his "thinking cap on" this season, says Sunil Gavaskar. That's why the Gujarat Titans skipper is batting with discipline and making good use of field restrictions, says the legendary batter.

Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket

Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in his illustrious career.

Munaf wasn't worth his place: Gavaskar

Munaf wasn't worth his place: Gavaskar

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

A livid Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday lashed out at Indian seamer Munaf Patel for his lackadaisical attitude on the field and suggested he should not have been included in the side that lost to Australia in the tri-series one-dayer in Adelaide.

Gavaskar urges India to let bat-ball talk in fourth Test

Gavaskar urges India to let bat-ball talk in fourth Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Former batting ace Sunil Gavaskar says India must put behind the James Anderson-Ravindra Jadeja episode and focus on the fourth Test against England, starting at Manchester on Thursday.

Dhoni has changed; he's more assertive: Gavaskar

Dhoni has changed; he's more assertive: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar says Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become more assertive and the Board of Control for Cricket in India and selectors' faith in him will only spur him to do better.

Siraj's fiery send-off sets Adelaide Oval ablaze

Siraj's fiery send-off sets Adelaide Oval ablaze

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj's fiery send-off to Travis Head ignited a hostile atmosphere at the Adelaide Oval during the second Test between India and Australia on Saturday.

Gavaskar slams on-field rows during India-Lanka series

Gavaskar slams on-field rows during India-Lanka series

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar condemned the ugly on-field altercations between Indian and Sri Lanka players on Day 4 of the third and final Test in Colombo on Friday, saying such incidents are poor advertisement for the sport.

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.

'The Indian team is in good hands'

'The Indian team is in good hands'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.'

Thank God For The Oval!

Thank God For The Oval!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The ground brought sanity to the wild, soaring numbers for the batters in the series. The wicket had grass, and it made the batters struggle.

Gavaskar slams Trott for breaching 'Spirit of Cricket'

Gavaskar slams Trott for breaching 'Spirit of Cricket'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at England's Jonathan Trott, saying the player 'breached the spirit of cricket' by refusing to acknowledge that he had not cleanly taken a catch on the opening day of the first cricket Test.

We might see Kohli from 2016 in IPL 2022: Gavaskar

We might see Kohli from 2016 in IPL 2022: Gavaskar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

With the change in leadership at Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022 might get to see the Virat Kohli from the 2016 season when he amassed over 900 runs, reckons former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.

Gavaskar slams team for not playing Pujara, Pandey against Afghanistan

Gavaskar slams team for not playing Pujara, Pandey against Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Sunil Gavaskar slammed the Indian team management for fielding an unchanged eleven in the dead rubber against Afghanistan, wondering whether the "fear" of bench players succeeding over current favourites prompted it to play the same team.

You cannot calculate Dhoni's value: Gavaskar

You cannot calculate Dhoni's value: Gavaskar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Dhoni turned back the clock with a match-winning half century against Australia in the second one-dayer in Adelaide

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.' 'Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.' Hemant Kenkre mourns the passing of Mumbai cricket icon Milind Rege.

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with thought process, respected good balls: Sachin Tendulkar