News for 'Sunil Gavaskar'

SEE: Gambhir spells out the Indian team's ideology

SEE: Gambhir spells out the Indian team's ideology

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'Yeah, really pleasing, really happy and proud of the way we have all played and how we have represented our country.'

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant strongly refuted Sunil Gavaskar's claims that he might have quit Delhi Capitals following disagreements over his retention fee.

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

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

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.

Tendulkar surpasses Gavaskar

Tendulkar surpasses Gavaskar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The batting ace overtook Sunil Gavaskar as India's highest run-scorer by getting to 10,123 runs in his 123rd Test.

Run-machine Kohli matches Gavaskar, Dravid in record books

Run-machine Kohli matches Gavaskar, Dravid in record books

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

India captain Virat Kohli struck his 15th Test century while opener Murali Vijay hit form and compiled a ton of his own to help India wrest control on Day 3 of the 4th Test in Mumbai on Saturday. Here are the statistical highlights from the third day's play of the fourth cricket Test played between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.

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.

Yusuf's omission surprises Gavaskar

Yusuf's omission surprises Gavaskar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is surprised at all-rounder Yusuf Pathan's omission from the Indian squad for the first two one-dayers against Australia. Gavaskar said that Yusuf's selection would have given a better balance to the Indian side.

Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai

Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Under-pressure to quit his post as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday met ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed in Dubai.

PIX: A Dream Night at Wankhede as Messi Comes Calling

PIX: A Dream Night at Wankhede as Messi Comes Calling

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

For long stretches, the atmosphere felt less Mumbai and more Camp Nou. Chants of 'Barca... Barca' and 'Suarez... Suarez' echoed through the stands as Messi interacted with youngsters, celebrities and former India football captain Sunil Chhetri.

When biscuits followed Gavaskar on Caribbean tour!

When biscuits followed Gavaskar on Caribbean tour!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Sunil Gavaskar is known for his impregnable defence against the all-time-great West Indies pace battery, but the former opening batsman, who turned 67 on Sunday, had a weakness - glucose biscuits from Amchi Mumbai. This was revealed by his younger sister Nutan at a function organised to mark his birthday by the Legends Club at the Cricket Club of India. "He used to like those biscuits...Parle G gluco biscuits. West Indies was a long way off and (it was a) long tour, so he would like to have those biscuits for his tea or coffee, so whoever was travelling there, we would try and send those packets of biscuits for him," Nutan Gavaskar told reporters.

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'What you see with Hardik Pandya as a captain is a sense of comfort with the rest of the team.'

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Questions will remain as to why he ended his Test career at the age of 36, despite being one of the fittest cricketers, and why he didn't wait to cross the 10,000-run mark, observes veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

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'.

Gavaskar slams player commitment

Gavaskar slams player commitment

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the commitment of some players in the India squad following the side's crushing second test defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad. The hosts were skittled out for 76 on the first morning and went on to lose by an innings and 90 runs, leaving Gavaskar to suggest some players were distracted by the build-up to the Twenty20 Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning on April 18.

Gavaskar declines India coach offer

Gavaskar declines India coach offer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Gavaskar was impressed with Rahane's field placements

Gavaskar banks on players' performance in T20 World Cup

Gavaskar banks on players' performance in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A mentor can only help as much because it is the players who will have to go out there and perform the "actual task", the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said on the appointment of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Indian team mentor for the T20 World Cup.

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavskar says the BCCI's appeal for quarantine relaxation of its players ahead of the fourth Test is justified

Gavaskar, Shastri surprised at India's surrender

Gavaskar, Shastri surprised at India's surrender

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shahstri have expressed their astonishment at the manner in which India capitulated in the just-concluded four-match Test series against England.

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.

Gavaskar to attend BCCI meeting

Gavaskar to attend BCCI meeting

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

The former India captain decided to take part in the meeting despite his father's sudden illness and hospitalisation in Pune.

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Pant also matched India's veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane, who was the last vice-captain to smash a century in each innings, doing so against South Africa in New Delhi, in 2015.

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

'For him, win or defeat never mattered, he always told us to give our best and never worry about the results.'

What Is Sachin Praying For?

What Is Sachin Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Sachin Tendulkar performs Jal Abhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens

Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was on Thursday frisked by security men along with Sri Lanka's Russel Arnold while entering the Eden Gardens Stadium for the fourth One-dayer in Kolkata on Thursday.

Tendulkar equals Gavaskar's record

Tendulkar equals Gavaskar's record

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Tendulkar is beyond compare: Gavaskar

Tendulkar is beyond compare: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

Sachin Tendulkar has managed an achievement beyond compare by completing 20 years in international cricket, feels Sunil Gavaskar, who considers the veteran right-hander the greatest batsman that the game has seen.

Gavaskar was a huge inspiration: Dravid

Gavaskar was a huge inspiration: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

India batsman Rahul Dravid hailed Sunil Gavaskar as a huge inspiration for himself and his generation of cricketers after releasing the biography on the cricket legend -- "SMG" -- in Mumbai on Saturday. Dravid said Gavaskar still continues to inspire with his leadership qualities even after his cricket career through his stint as a commentator on television.

Gavaskar decodes: How Ashwin dismissed Smith

Gavaskar decodes: How Ashwin dismissed Smith

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Ashwin picked Smith's wicket in the first session of the Boxing Day Test on Saturday for a duck.

Well done Sachin: Gavaskar

Well done Sachin: Gavaskar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Sachin Tendulkar is the closest thing to batting perfection, said Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday

Rohan Gavaskar seeks BCCI amnesty

Rohan Gavaskar seeks BCCI amnesty

Rediff.com31 May 2009

An application of former India one-day international player Rohan Gavaskar, who had joined the Indian Cricket League, seeking permission to play in domestic tournaments of the country has reached the Board of Control for Cricket in India, according to a top official of Kalighat club, where he had played before joining the rebel league.

Gavaskar defends Ganguly

Gavaskar defends Ganguly

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The Indian batting great was reacting to England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's criticism in his book 'Being Freddie'.

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Harry Brook, the English middle-order batter, faced criticism after being dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy for the second consecutive time in the ongoing T20I series against India.

What Are Sid M And Sunny G Doing?

What Are Sid M And Sunny G Doing?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'The Spartan Race is a great way to get people out of their couch.'

Protect young IPL stars, don't rush to replace Rohit...

Protect young IPL stars, don't rush to replace Rohit...

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit Sharma, India's Test captain, has announced his retirement from the format, leaving the team in need of a new leader.

Gavaskar to receive BCCI's lifetime achievement award

Gavaskar to receive BCCI's lifetime achievement award

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar will be conferred the Col C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award at the annual BCCI awards function.

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Meanwhile, the MCA's apex council decided to felicitate legendary batter and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday on July 10.