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BCCI commentators: Gavaskar & Co will have to sign undertakings

BCCI commentators: Gavaskar & Co will have to sign undertakings

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar along with other enlisted in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's panel of commentators will have to sign an undertaking that they don't have any 'Conflict of Interest' as per the recommendations by the Lodha Panel.

Gavaskar drops big hint regarding IPL 2020

Gavaskar drops big hint regarding IPL 2020

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Sunil Gavaskar feels that once the Australia government has now formally announced that 25 per cent crowd can turn up for sporting events, a World T20 in October looks more imminent than IPL.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

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's foundation comes to aid of ailing hockey Olympian MP Singh

Gavaskar's foundation comes to aid of ailing hockey Olympian MP Singh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar's 'The CHAMPS Foundation', which has been helping a lot of sports personalities under financial distress for more than two decades, have come to the aid of ailing hockey Olympian Mohinder Pal Singh.

Team India's surprise pick as batting coach!

Team India's surprise pick as batting coach!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Sitanshu Kotak, 52, is a longtime staff of the National Cricket Academy as its batting coach

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Dhruv Jurel's IPL success could define India's T20 World Cup fate

Dhruv Jurel's IPL success could define India's T20 World Cup fate

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Gavaskar, impressed by Jurel's approach and situational awareness, made comparisons to the legendary MS Dhoni

Gavaskar criticised for comments

Gavaskar criticised for comments

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Former New Zealand captain John Reid has lambasted Sunil Gavaskar for his comments against white Match Referees and demanded an action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) against the Indian batting great.

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Gavaskar, a revered opener during his playing days, said the 22-year-old Jaiswal has "the cricketing world at his feet".

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh believes players struggling for form should return to domestic cricket, regardless of their national team stature, amid the debate over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing Ranji Trophy.

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.

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Preferring to play safe, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the whole IPL spot-fixing saga will become clear once the Supreme Court verdict is out in the open.

Happy Birthday, Sunny Gavaskar!

Happy Birthday, Sunny Gavaskar!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the former Test run-machine who turns 63 today.

Rohit expects Pant to bat with responsibility

Rohit expects Pant to bat with responsibility

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'It's about (match) situation as well. If there is a risk percentage in certain situation of the game, do you want to take that risk? Do you want to let the opposition come back into the game? Those are the things he needs to figure out himself.'

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Gavaskar feels that one should do the talking with the bat or ball rather than words.

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.

What Sunny G told Babar Azam

What Sunny G told Babar Azam

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Sunil Gavaskar gifted Pakistan Captain Babar Azam an autographed cap as a birthday gift.

IPL franchises promise support to BCCI chief Gavaskar

IPL franchises promise support to BCCI chief Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League pledged support to Sunil Gavaskar for a successful hosting of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, starting on April 16 in the United Arab Emirates.

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.'

Gavaskar defends Ponting

Gavaskar defends Ponting

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

"I don't think there is any problem with Ricky at all," said the former India captain.

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

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.

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 visits Jugraj

Gavaskar visits Jugraj

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

'You will recover fast and will play in the Olympics next year,' the cricket legend told the injured hockey ace.

'Rohit Dropped, They Just Don't Say It'

'Rohit Dropped, They Just Don't Say It'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'The captain of a country doesn't opt out of the final Test match of a series, a final-deciding Test match.'

Rohit's Nightmare Continues: 22 Runs in 4 Innings

Rohit's Nightmare Continues: 22 Runs in 4 Innings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

As India continues to struggle in the series, the pressure is mounting on Rohit to rediscover his rhythm and lead from the front.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ICC rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal storms into top 10

ICC rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal storms into top 10

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has smashed 655 runs in four Tests against England with two fifties and as many centuries.

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Watching India and Australia compete in the series-deciding fifth Test was some experience for the 54-year-old American tennis legend.

'Baccha Log Accha Karega'

'Baccha Log Accha Karega'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'We won't miss Virat and Rohit. I have faith in our young team.'

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.

Gavaskar picks his India captain, vice-captain for T20s

Gavaskar picks his India captain, vice-captain for T20s

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar picked Rohit Sharma to lead India in T20 Internationals after Virat Kohli, while KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are his two options as the vice-captains in the shortest format.

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.

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.

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.