News for 'Sunil Gavaskar'

'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.'

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.

Gavaskar wants Tendulkar to write his autobiograph

Gavaskar wants Tendulkar to write his autobiograph

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

The cricket legend said he would like to read little-known matters about the life and career of the batting ace.

T20 Mumbai League: SKY, Iyer, Dube picked in draft

T20 Mumbai League: SKY, Iyer, Dube picked in draft

Rediff.com2 May 2025

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav was named the icon player for the Triumph Knights Mumbai NorthEast, while Shreyas Iyer went to SoBo Mumbai Falcons.

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

After seeing a lifeline fall his way, Smith never looked back and went on to complete his 35th Test ton.

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

After India captain Shubman Gill had scored another masterful century at Edgbaston, India fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj blew away England's top order.

Not one of Sachin's best innings: Gavaskar

Not one of Sachin's best innings: Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has praised Sachin Tendulkar for hanging on to anchor the Indian innings to a challenging total though he might not have played one of his best innings in the high-voltage World Cup semi-final clash against Pakistan at Mohali.

Gavaskar critical of Team India's attitude towards practice

Gavaskar critical of Team India's attitude towards practice

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came down hard on Indian cricketers, who had skipped practice sessions during the ongoing Test series against Australia, saying they have not gone there for "sightseeing but to play cricket".

'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."

India capable of winning World Cup: Gavaskar

India capable of winning World Cup: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

Former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar believes India has a "balanced" side for the 2011 World Cup and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men have the "capability" of winning the coveted tournament and breaking the jinx of a host country not lifting the title.

Gavaskar tears into Kohli over lack of messages remark

Gavaskar tears into Kohli over lack of messages remark

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

But Gavaskar's sharp wit and sarcasm was evident from what he said next about what exactly was Kohli expecting.

Gavaskar says IBL will be an event to remember

Gavaskar says IBL will be an event to remember

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Mumbai Masters owner Sunil Gavaskar is waiting with bated breath to meet the world's No 1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei. He says it will be a "thrill" to watch the Malaysian in action in the inaugural Indian Badminton League.

Gavaskar urges fans to keep faith in Dhoni's boys

Gavaskar urges fans to keep faith in Dhoni's boys

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

India's woeful performance notwithstanding, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged cricket fans to keep faith in the team.

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.

Modi defends Gavaskar on IPL payment row

Modi defends Gavaskar on IPL payment row

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

A day after the Board of Control for Cricket in India denied that Sunil Gavaskar is due any payment for his term as an Indian Premier League Governing Council member, suspended chairman of the Twenty20 league Lalit Modi said the former India captain had always been forthright in his dealings and never known to lie.

BCCI not aware of Gavaskar's Kochi links

BCCI not aware of Gavaskar's Kochi links

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The BCCI on Tuesday said it was not aware of the Kochi consortium's "links" with ex-Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was a member of the IPL's Governing Council before being ousted a few weeks ago.

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Pataudi medal was an afterthought, ECB should have done better: Farokh Engineer

Dravid surpasses Gavaskar, congratulate him!

Dravid surpasses Gavaskar, congratulate him!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Rahul Dravid struck his 35th Test century to surpass Sunil Gavaskar and become the second highest century maker from India on the fourth day of the final Test against England.

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

Sachin may feel the pressure in his final Test: Gavaskar

Sachin may feel the pressure in his final Test: Gavaskar

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said Sachin Tendulkar would have been successful in any era because of his sound technique and temperament and cited Sir Don Bradman's words to support his claim.

Gavaskar on why Kohli's absence should not worry India

Gavaskar on why Kohli's absence should not worry India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

India need not lose sleep over Virat Kohli's absence in the last three Tests against Australia but Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will have to shoulder extra responsibilities, batting great Sunil Gavaskar said.

Win in Australia one of greatest in Indian cricket history: Gavaskar

Win in Australia one of greatest in Indian cricket history: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar said the Test series triumph in Australia last year ranks among the team's 'greatest wins' of all time and can be considered a golden chapter in the country's cricket history.

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

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.

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.

Gavaskar wants Fletcher sacked; suggests Dravid as chief coach

Gavaskar wants Fletcher sacked; suggests Dravid as chief coach

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at chief coach Duncan Fletcher on Monday and suggested that Rahul Dravid should replace him.

Gavaskar more difficult to bowl to: Akram

Gavaskar more difficult to bowl to: Akram

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

But the former Pakistan great would include both Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar in his dream World XI.

Kapil supports Gavaskar's views on sledging

Kapil supports Gavaskar's views on sledging

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The legendary all-rounder said matches should be won through performance and not 'unfair' means.

Gavaskar questions Dhoni's long break from game

Gavaskar questions Dhoni's long break from game

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Dhoni's future has been a subject of intense speculation since India's World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand on July 9.

Gavaskar slams Team India's optional practice regimen

Gavaskar slams Team India's optional practice regimen

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The Indian cricket team's run of poor form has prompted former captain Sunil Gavaskar to come down heavily on the beleaguered players, questioning their "abysmal work ethic" following the side's defeat to arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup.

Vanishing firms: Police case against Gavaskar

Vanishing firms: Police case against Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

The Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad, has lodged a police complaint against legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and four others here alleging that they did not use the amount raised through a public issue after floating a company.

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'

'Pant Will Score 100 Every Game If...'

'Pant Will Score 100 Every Game If...'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'He has all the shots -- reverse sweep, slog sweep, everything -- but the problem is that all these shots are high-risk shots.' 'With his defence, he will surely score runs every game if he faces 200 balls.'

Degrees of flexion not specific: Gavaskar

Degrees of flexion not specific: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 May 2004

The ICC's Cricket Committee-Playing chairman said there is a certain amount of bending the arm in most bowlers' actions when seen in slow motion.

Gavaskar backs Sehwag, Gambhir to return for SA tour

Gavaskar backs Sehwag, Gambhir to return for SA tour

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir might not pair up as opening partners for the country again but the two senior players can still make individual comebacks, feels Sunil Gavaskar.

Gavaskar says Shami reminds him of WI legend Marshall

Gavaskar says Shami reminds him of WI legend Marshall

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Having claimed 42 wickets, one in the 3rd ODI against the Windies on Sunday, Mohammed Shami became the highest wicket-taker in ODIs in 2019 .

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

Gavaskar picks Mayank-Rohit as openers; Gill over Vihari

Gavaskar picks Mayank-Rohit as openers; Gill over Vihari

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

It is interesting to note that both Mayank and Vihari have not lived up to the expectation

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'

Players abused Wright: Gavaskar

Players abused Wright: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The former India captain and ace batsman made the comment in a newspaper column on Sunday.