News for 'Sunil Gavaskar'

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.

Jadeja is ready to lead CSK if Dhoni takes a break, says Gavaskar

Jadeja is ready to lead CSK if Dhoni takes a break, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar believes Ravindra Jadeja will be ready to take over the mantle of Chennai Super Kings' captaincy if the Mahendra Singh Dhoni decides to take a game or two off in IPL 2022.

Kohli can break Tendulkar's century record in ODIs, says Gavaskar

Kohli can break Tendulkar's century record in ODIs, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the Indian batting sensation can break retiring legend Sachin Tendulkar's record number of tons in the 50-over format.

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.

Dropping man of the match Kuldeep is unbelievable: Gavaskar

Dropping man of the match Kuldeep is unbelievable: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav's surprise exclusion from the playing XI in the second Test against Bangladesh drew a strong criticism from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.

It's good to know that I am in Dickie's team: Gavaskar

It's good to know that I am in Dickie's team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is happy to be a part of Dickie Bird's all-time Test XI even as some former cricketers called the ex-English umpire's composition as "biased" and "ill-balanced".

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.

Gavaskar hasn't been asked to step down: BCCI

Gavaskar hasn't been asked to step down: BCCI

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday said media speculation about Sunil Gavaskar being asked to step down as chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee is 'totally incorrect'. 'The ICC has confirmed to the Indian Board that there has been no discussion to remove Gavaskar. The media speculation about removal of Gavaskar based on a report in a London paper is totally incorrect,' the BCCI said in a statement.

'He will be the next India captain'

'He will be the next India captain'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar is in awe of Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities and reckons the peerless fast bowler will succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian team

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

It was crucial for Shubman Gill to score truckload of runs to call the shots as skipper, former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Waugh passes Gavaskar, Bradman

Waugh passes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com3 May 2003

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.

IPL cannot be blamed for batsmen's poor techinque: Gavaskar

IPL cannot be blamed for batsmen's poor techinque: Gavaskar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, on Monday, refuted suggestions that the technique of the Indian batsmen has been affected due to the slam-bang approach in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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.

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar completed 50 years of his association with Indian cricket on Sunday -- five decades in which he has remained ever-relevant taking on a variety of roles.

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.

Gavaskar defends under fire BCCI chief Srinivasan

Gavaskar defends under fire BCCI chief Srinivasan

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Asked about BCCI president N Srinivasan describing S Sreesanth and his two Rajasthan Royals team-mates as accused while he did not do so while referring to his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan, Sunil Gavasakar said it is just a matter of semantics.

When Gavaskar saved a family from a mob during the Bombay riots

When Gavaskar saved a family from a mob during the Bombay riots

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who was known to take on the pace-battery of West Indies bowlers during his playing days with aplomb, also showed "courage" to save a family during the 1993 Bombay riots.

Kapil's 175 best ODI innings ever: Gavaskar

Kapil's 175 best ODI innings ever: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday described Kapil Dev's unbeaten 175-run knock against Zimbabwe during India's successful 1983 World Cup campaign as the "best one-day innings" ever.

When Gavaskar did a Dhoni

When Gavaskar did a Dhoni

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday came out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his team saying they were justified in staging a show of unity. The former India captain recalled that he and some of his team members were involved in something similar during their playing days too.

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 on why India must pick Karthik for T20 World Cup

Gavaskar on why India must pick Karthik for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar reckons that Dinesh Karthik can play the role of a finisher for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup later this year.

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar believe that the T20 Mumbai League will benefit the youngsters in the city and also them give them an opportunity to catch the attention of the IPL teams.

Buchanan hits back at Gavaskar

Buchanan hits back at Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2009

Former Australian coach John Buchanan on Sunday hit back at Sunil Gavaskar for taking a dig at his modest playing career and questioning his success as coach, saying his similarities with ex-captain Steve Waugh took the team to dizzy heights.

KKR not working for Sunil Narine?

KKR not working for Sunil Narine?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Former Windies skipper Daren Ganga believes a change of franchise might help Sunil Narine.

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.

I never called Procter a racist: Gavaskar

I never called Procter a racist: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Under-fire Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday said he never called Mike Procter a racist and the word has been wrongly attributed to him in his column back home.

Washi To Get Nod For Adelaide Test?

Washi To Get Nod For Adelaide Test?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Sundar is expected to keep his place for the day night Test in Adelaide.

Gavaskar backs Yuvraj to make it to Test team

Gavaskar backs Yuvraj to make it to Test team

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday backed Yuvraj Singh to make his comeback to the Indian Test team after his good all-round show for India 'A' against England in the warm-up match last week.

Hard to understand the psyche of Indian team: Gavaskar

Hard to understand the psyche of Indian team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar came down heavily on the Indian cricket team after the conclusion of its disastrous tour Down Under, saying it was hard to understand the "psyche" of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men.

Krishna can a very good bowler in Tests: Gavaskar

Krishna can a very good bowler in Tests: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes new fast bowling sensation Prasidh Krishna can serve India well in Test cricket with his "pace and seam position" and should be considered for the longest format just like Jasprit Bumrah was in 2018.

Gavaskar's almighty praise for RCB's outgoing captain Kohli

Gavaskar's almighty praise for RCB's outgoing captain Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'He has given RCB that kind of profile, that brand recognition that very (few) cricketers have given to their franchise'.

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.

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Border reveals he has Parkinson's disease

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

A self-confessed tennis fan, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has bought stake in the the Singapore franchise of veteran Mahesh Bhupathi's ambitious brainchild -- the International Premier Tennis League.

Gavaskar wonders why umpire made Pant change stance

Gavaskar wonders why umpire made Pant change stance

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

After the end of the first day's play in the third Test at Headingley, the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman said he had to change his stance after being told by the umpire that batting outside the crease to negate swing formed footmarks in the pitch's danger area.

'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.