News for 'Sunil Gavaskar'

We are back to square one: Gavaskar

We are back to square one: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The former captain said it is not yet clear what arrangement the BCCI would make for the tour of England.

Gavaskar takes on Shastri over 'best Indian team overseas' comment

Gavaskar takes on Shastri over 'best Indian team overseas' comment

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar reminded Ravi Shastri that India had won Test series in West Indies and England, a day after the under-fire coach claimed his side has better overseas record than teams of the last 15-20 years.

Hollywood Cricket Club honours Gavaskar

Hollywood Cricket Club honours Gavaskar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

The Los Angeles-based club has bestowed 'Honorary Life Membership' to the former Indian captain.

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship trophy to the victorious Chicago Cricket Club as the National Cricket Championship ended on a memorable note.

Jail terms on Pak trio will have deterrent effect: Gavaskar

Jail terms on Pak trio will have deterrent effect: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that jail terms being handed to three Pakistani players by a London court today for spot-fixing would act as a deterrent to young cricketers from getting involved in such corrupt practices.

Dhoni has no place up in top-order: Gavaskar

Dhoni has no place up in top-order: Gavaskar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Friday joined the debate on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's batting position, saying that current skipper has no place in the top order of the star-studded Indian line-up.

Will take government's advice: Gavaskar on attending Imran's swearing-in

Will take government's advice: Gavaskar on attending Imran's swearing-in

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

'I would like to take our government's OK, take their view'

Ban on Gambhir too harsh: Gavaskar

Ban on Gambhir too harsh: Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar flayed the one-Test ban on Gautam Gambhir, for elbowing Shane Watson, saying he should have been fined 100 per cent of his match fee instead.

Two players approached by bookies in this IPL: Gavaskar

Two players approached by bookies in this IPL: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Sunil Gavaskar, the interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India-IPL, admitted on Thursday that two cricketers were approached by bookies during the ongoing seventh season, and the matter was reported to the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit officials (ACSU).

I was baffled by the turn of events: Gavaskar

I was baffled by the turn of events: Gavaskar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, on Wednesday, clarified that he did not used the word "u-turn" and was only "baffled by the turn of events" as far as his IPL contract row with the BCCI was concerned.

KL Rahul admits to being scarred by 'KWK' controversy

KL Rahul admits to being scarred by 'KWK' controversy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

KL Rahul has opened up about the impact that the Koffee with Karan controversy had on him

Jaiswal responds to Duckett's 'credit' claim

Jaiswal responds to Duckett's 'credit' claim

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't want to say anything about it. I just need to try and do whatever I can do on the ground that says the best I can do'

Gavaskar, Ganguly to give lecture at Oxford

Gavaskar, Ganguly to give lecture at Oxford

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who made his debut in television commentary in the Twenty20 World Cup, has been invited to give lecture at the University of Oxford in England as part of ICC centenary celebrations.

Time to breed young blood into the Indian squad: Gavaskar

Time to breed young blood into the Indian squad: Gavaskar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

With India's Test tour of Australia heading towards a disaster, former captain Sunil Gavaskar called for axing some of the senior players in the side and bring in young blood to take the team forward.

Gavaskar slams decision to resume cricket with Pakistan

Gavaskar slams decision to resume cricket with Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to revive Indo-Pak bilateral cricket ties, saying Pakistan is not cooperating with the Mumbai terror attacks probe.

BCCI has made a U-turn on my contract: Gavaskar

BCCI has made a U-turn on my contract: Gavaskar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday after his demand for US $1 million (approximately Rs 5 crore) per season for media and governing council-related activities involving the Indian Premier League was turned down by the board's working committee.

Manjrekar on Gavaskar's criticism of Kohli, selectors

Manjrekar on Gavaskar's criticism of Kohli, selectors

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

In his column, Gavaskar had questioned Kohli being the automatic choice for captaincy following the team's exit in the World Cup, saying that the selection committee should have reviewed his leadership and the team's performance.

Of Gavaskar and memories of the Cup

Of Gavaskar and memories of the Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

'Very few things have given me greater joy than watching/hearing Gavaskar take on some of the fastest bowlers the game has seen, with guts, without the now ubiquitous helmet, says M P Anil Kumar.

Great moment for any bowler to play 100 Tests: Ashwin's childhood coach

Great moment for any bowler to play 100 Tests: Ashwin's childhood coach

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach Sunil Subramanian wished the experienced off-spinner ahead of his 100th Test as India is set to lock horns with England in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series at Dharamsala from Thursday.

This will be a Sachin vs Aus series: Gavaskar

This will be a Sachin vs Aus series: Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has warned the Australians to be wary of in-form Sachin Tendulkar, saying the Indian star would come out all guns blazing against them in the upcoming seven-match ODI series, starting on October 25.

India's tour of Pakistan impossible: Gavaskar

India's tour of Pakistan impossible: Gavaskar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar says it is 'impossible' for India to tour Pakistan early next year with the political equation between the two countries growing tricky in the aftermath of Mumbai terror attacks.

Kohli, Gill Hit Nets On Day 4

Kohli, Gill Hit Nets On Day 4

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

While the team battles it out on the field, the duo is focused on improving their performance, with the Indian pacers, including Prasidh Krishna, providing tough challenges in the nets.

Gambhir best Indian opener after Gavaskar: Sehwag

Gambhir best Indian opener after Gavaskar: Sehwag

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Virender Sehwag has forced many a bowler into submission with his explosive batting, but on Tuesday he doffed his hat to Gautam Gambhir, describing him as the best Indian opener after the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Gavaskar slams Trott for breaching 'Spirit of Cricket'

Gavaskar slams Trott for breaching 'Spirit of Cricket'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at England's Jonathan Trott, saying the player 'breached the spirit of cricket' by refusing to acknowledge that he had not cleanly taken a catch on the opening day of the first cricket Test.

BCCI could have postponed IPL V auction: Gavaskar

BCCI could have postponed IPL V auction: Gavaskar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels BCCI could have postponed the Players' Auction for the 5th edition of Indian Premier League after they came to know about Sahara India's decision to snap its sponsorship contract with Team India and also pull out of the IPL.

Go back to classrooms: Gavaskar on JNU protests

Go back to classrooms: Gavaskar on JNU protests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Sunil Gavaskar believes in the idea of India which will enable the citizens to pull through this hour of crisis.

'Forget IPL flop, Hardik to shine in T20 World Cup'

'Forget IPL flop, Hardik to shine in T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The MI captain has scored 197 runs and taken just four wickets in 10 games with his team languishing in ninth spot.

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The timing of Sunil Gavaskar's comments upset some of Shane Warne's legion of Indian fans, particularly his suggestion that the Australian's lifestyle had contributed to his early death.

Ganguly did not get Chappell coach's job: Gavaskar

Ganguly did not get Chappell coach's job: Gavaskar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has always acknowleged that Sourav Ganguly's support was one of the reasons he got the coach's job in 2005 but Sunil Gavaskar has sought to put the record straight by saying that it is a 'misconception'.

Gavaskar demands Rs 1.90 cr for being IPL president

Gavaskar demands Rs 1.90 cr for being IPL president

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has asked for an amount of Rs 1.90 crore as remuneration for rendering his services as president BCCI-IPL.

Gavaskar likens Sachin's feat to Beamon's record

Gavaskar likens Sachin's feat to Beamon's record

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 50 Test centuries can only be compared to legendary American long-jumper Bob Beamon's record-setting leap at the 1968 Mexico Olympics which stayed put for 23 years.

Dhoni should take a break from captaincy: Gavaskar

Dhoni should take a break from captaincy: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar reckons that Mahendra Singh Dhoni should "take a break" from Indian cricket captaincy and Virat Kohli will be an ideal replacement as he can bring in the "necessary flair like Tiger Pataudi."

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

'Who said Gavaskar not in IPL Governing Council'

'Who said Gavaskar not in IPL Governing Council'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Amid media reports that Sunil Gavaskar is dropped from the Indian Premier League's Governing council, BCCI president Shashank Manohar clarified that a decision on the former India captain being retained is yet to be taken.

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'No Indian batter has hit more sixes than him against fast bowling in Tests in Australia to date, and he has played only two Tests.'

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar said no bowler with suspect action is ever cleared for good and open to scrutiny at any time.

Tendulkar, Gavaskar under I-T scanner

Tendulkar, Gavaskar under I-T scanner

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar have come under the scanner of Comptroller and Auditor General who has found that they have been given wrong benefit of income deduction as sportsmen.

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

SUnil Gavaskar said that Pant has been playing intelligent cricket.