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'With Dravid as coach, it was quite baffling from Royals': Gavaskar

'With Dravid as coach, it was quite baffling from Royals': Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar slammed Rajasthan Royals' woeful showing with the bat after they messed up an easy run chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.

This is not a holiday: Gavaskar slams Team India

This is not a holiday: Gavaskar slams Team India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

India were thoroughly exposed in their 10-wicket loss in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with the match ending in less than two-and-a-half days as Australia bounced back to level the five-game series 1-1.

What Do Jaiswal, Gavaskar Have In Common?

What Do Jaiswal, Gavaskar Have In Common?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal joined the legendary Sunil Gavaskar as the only two Indian batters to score more than 700 runs in a bilateral Test series.

No show-sha baaji: Gavaskar wants IPL to tone down

No show-sha baaji: Gavaskar wants IPL to tone down

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'No dancing girls, nothing. Just cricket. That would be a really respectful way to honour the sentiment of those who are grieving.'

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

This is a franchise built on resilience and has often stumbled but risen with a vengeance, fiercer and hungrier. The question is: when will that happen, and why did it not start from their home ground?

RCB should try to chase targets to revive fortunes: Gavaskar

RCB should try to chase targets to revive fortunes: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar said on Saturday that the embattled Royal Challengers Bengaluru should try to chase targets more to revive their fortunes in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

You don't just play here -- you must dare to play here because the sound from the stands crashes onto the field, and often the cheer comes back to the players like waves.

India's oldest living Test player, Gopinath passes into the ages

India's oldest living Test player, Gopinath passes into the ages

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

India's oldest Test cricketer CD Gopinath passes away at 96

Why Gavaskar Slammed Kohli...

Why Gavaskar Slammed Kohli...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'In the middle, he just seemed to have lost touch...So at the end of the day, when he gets out...when you are facing the strike in the first ball of the innings and you get out in the 14th or the 15th over, you have got a strike rate of 118, that's not what your team expects from you.'

Gill has Rohit's fire and Virat's grit: Gavaskar

Gill has Rohit's fire and Virat's grit: Gavaskar

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans skipper Gill is expected to captain India on the Test tour of England following the retirement of Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant is likely to be his deputy.

Ever-reliable Rahul hits another major milestone!

Ever-reliable Rahul hits another major milestone!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

K L Rahul, the most consistent performer with the bat for the visitors so far in the series, completed 9,000 runs in international cricket across all formats.

Gavaskar's firm talk behind Jaiswal, Sarfaraz's impact game

Gavaskar's firm talk behind Jaiswal, Sarfaraz's impact game

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, is not just a batting icon but also a mentor to young talent.

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.

Gavaskar Doesn't See Kohli, Rohit at 2027 World Cup

Gavaskar Doesn't See Kohli, Rohit at 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says he does not foresee Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the 2027 ODI World Cup as is being widely anticipated after the duo announced its Test retirement.

'Gambhir can't be a coach; he can be a manager'

'Gambhir can't be a coach; he can be a manager'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev says a modern-day head coach's role is more about "managing" players than actually coaching them, amid criticism surrounding Gautam Gambhir's working style.

Siraj getting stick from 'saints' of Australian cricket: Gavaskar

Siraj getting stick from 'saints' of Australian cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar called out the double standards of the Australian cricket pundits for their criticism of Mohammed Siraj's aggressive send-off to Travis Head.

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the stylish K L Rahul can excel on Australian tracks, just like he did in South Africa last year.

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title. The victory was marked by enthusiastic celebrations, consolatory gestures towards the New Zealand team, and the presence of cricket legends.

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Normally, you tend to look at the end of the series. That's it. In the middle, it is not usual.'

'Indian cricket is in safe hands': Karthik hails Gill

'Indian cricket is in safe hands': Karthik hails Gill

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik praised India's Test captain Shubman Gill after he scored a record-equalling fourth hundred in the fourth Test against England.

Learn from Tendulkar, Gavaskar tells struggling Kohli

Learn from Tendulkar, Gavaskar tells struggling Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

On a rain-marred third day of the ongoing Brisbane Test, Kohli copped yet another failure when Josh Hazlewood had him caught behind for 3 as a struggling India ended at 51 for 4 when the stumps were drawn.

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sarfaraz has taken an unconventional route to keep himself battle-ready - turning up in the Kanga League, a competition few modern-day Mumbai internationals participate in.

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, the former England captains and respected pundits, will also be providing their expert analysis alongside former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop.

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of the Indian team was the shambolic batting display throughout the series. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja thoroughly underperformed.

Commentator Gavaskar in trouble after crude remarks

Commentator Gavaskar in trouble after crude remarks

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Sunil Gavaskar landed himself in an unnecessary controversy after making an unwarranted remark about Rajasthan Royals batter Shimron Hetmyer and his wife

Gavaskar believes Jaiswal will succeed against England...

Gavaskar believes Jaiswal will succeed against England...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

ashasvi Jaiswal could cement his place in the Indian Test side during the upcoming five-Test series against England at home, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar.

Gavaskar Snub: Why Cricket Australia Should Be Ashamed

Gavaskar Snub: Why Cricket Australia Should Be Ashamed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The hands that broke records and redefined batting deserve to hold and present the trophy named in his honour. To ignore such a legend during the trophy presentation is an affront to his legacy and diminishes the value of the trophy itself, asserts veteran cricket writer K R Nayar.

'Rest Bumrah For Pakistan Game'

'Rest Bumrah For Pakistan Game'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'So he's available for the bigger match, which is against Sri Lanka.'

Respect the conditions: Gavaskar advises Rishabh Pant

Respect the conditions: Gavaskar advises Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar has advised India's flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to "respect" the conditions before launching into his attacking strokes

Kohli getting out to same kind of bowling a concern: Gavaskar

Kohli getting out to same kind of bowling a concern: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's recurring dismissals due to an open-faced bat is a matter of concern as India aim to regain the Champions Trophy after 12 years, believes legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Sunny side up: Love pours in as Gavaskar turns 70!

Sunny side up: Love pours in as Gavaskar turns 70!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

As the former India captain turns 70 today, July 10, accolades and honours have come pouring in on Twitter.

BS Chandrasekhar, Lara win Lifetime Achievement awards

BS Chandrasekhar, Lara win Lifetime Achievement awards

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The legendary B S Chandrasekhar and Brian Lara on Tuesday won the Lifetime Achievement awards.

'Gavaskar's contribution to Indian cricket is unparalleled'

'Gavaskar's contribution to Indian cricket is unparalleled'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Birthday wishes poured in from the cricketing world for the iconic Sunil Gavaskar, who turned 71 on Friday. From the great Sachin Tendulkar to Sanjay Manjrekar to to VVS Laxman, many cricketers took to Twitter to wish their cricketing hero.

'Why Have Technology At All?'

'Why Have Technology At All?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'The defection can be an optical illusion.'

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.

'Dickie Bird was sympathetic to players' frustrations'

'Dickie Bird was sympathetic to players' frustrations'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday condoled the death of renowned umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird, saying the Englishman was a "unique character", who understood the "tensions and pressures" of the players.

Should India Be Worried?

Should India Be Worried?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

The openers have not given India the start they were looking for, the bowlers have not taken wickets in the opening overs...

'They Are Lying': Akram Breaks Silence'

'They Are Lying': Akram Breaks Silence'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Wasim Akram said some of his team-mates still blame him for that defeat.

'From the first ball, hundred felt inevitable'

'From the first ball, hundred felt inevitable'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli's second successive ton during the second ODI against South Africa here seemed "inevitable" as the stalwart got off the mark with a six, carrying the confidence of his first-game heroics, feels former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.