News for 'VVS Laxman'

Is it the end of road of coach Kumble?

Is it the end of road of coach Kumble?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Anil Kumble has not accompanied the Indian team to the West Indies for a limited-overs series starting June 23, citing his commitment to an ICC meeting in London.

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Siddarth Yadav is the only player who has a confirmed positive RT-PCR report while Dhull, Rasheed, and Aaradhya Yadav tested positive in Rapid Antigen Tests.

'Cheers to the Special No 7!'

'Cheers to the Special No 7!'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Wishes poured in from all quarters for former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who celebrates his 39th birthday on Tuesday.

Conflict of interest charges against Kohli 'absurd'

Conflict of interest charges against Kohli 'absurd'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

CEO of talent management firm Cornerstone Bunty Sajdeh said allegation of conflict is nothing but conjecture.

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Former Australia fast bowler Craig McDermott has applied for the post of India head coach, which will become vacant after the ongoing Champions Trophy campaign.

Kapil clarifies his stand in 'Conflict of Interest' saga

Kapil clarifies his stand in 'Conflict of Interest' saga

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Former India captain Kapil Dev, who resigned from the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) after allegations of conflict of interest were levelled against him, said performing a role in honorary capacity cannot be conflicted with a professional cricketing job.

India rejoice historic badminton triumph in Thomas Cup

India rejoice historic badminton triumph in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2022

'The Indian badminton team has scripted history'

How U-19 girls went on to conquer the world

How U-19 girls went on to conquer the world

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

With India already being the most successful side at the men's U-19 level with five trophies, expectations were high from the U-19 girls.

Ganguly throws his weight behind Wriddhiman Saha

Ganguly throws his weight behind Wriddhiman Saha

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Echoing national selection committee chairman MSK Prasad's words, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said Bengal wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha is ahead of Parthiv Patel in race to play Test cricket.

Safe hands Ashwin happy with no slip-ups

Safe hands Ashwin happy with no slip-ups

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is delighted that the hard work he has put in fine-tuning his slip catching is paying off.

Shastri should have updated Kohli on Rohit's injury status: Gambhir

Shastri should have updated Kohli on Rohit's injury status: Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir said the communication gap between the Indian team management and selectors on Rohit Sharma's injury was 'unfortunate' and the onus was on head coach Ravi Shastri to update skipper Virat Kohli on the matter.

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has supported Sourav Ganguly's plans to stage Day/Night Tests in the country. The Hyderabad Cricket Association president is happy that India skipper Virat Kohli is also on the same page with the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Did BCCI offer Yuvraj farewell game if he failed Yo-Yo test?

Did BCCI offer Yuvraj farewell game if he failed Yo-Yo test?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Yuvraj revealed that he was promised a farewell game by the BCCI provided he failed the 'Yo Yo' fitness test. However, he passed it and the swansong never happened.

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Indian athletes may have been a letdown in Rio Olympics but former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said they would be "world beaters" in 10 years time if they are provided the right "facilities and infrastructure". Drawing a parallel with cricket, the former left-handed batsman said, "The reason why we have done well in cricket is because the BCCI has been able to give us great facilities.

The Hyderabad stars who toppled table-leaders

The Hyderabad stars who toppled table-leaders

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman has complemented Mohammed Nabi and Shikhar Dhawan for executing the side's plans perfectly to win against table-leaders Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord scan results 'normal'

Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord scan results 'normal'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on Friday.

How India beat the odds and won the U-19 World Cup

How India beat the odds and won the U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Having battled a COVID-19 outbreak in their camp, which nearly derailed their campaign, India beat England by four wickets in the final of this edition on Saturday to extend their dominance in the age-group showpiece.

How Vihari is preparing for Aus series

How Vihari is preparing for Aus series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

It is learnt that fielding coach Sridhar, who has watched Vihari from his junior days, is monitoring his training sessions and also giving him throwdowns.

How Twitter reacted to Kohli's 34th ODI ton

How Twitter reacted to Kohli's 34th ODI ton

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

It was the 34th ODI hundred for the Indian captain, who is now 15 shy of Sachin Tendulkar's mark of 49.

Will India batters get more game time in 2nd ODI?

Will India batters get more game time in 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Before facing the might of Shaheen Shah Afridi in Asia Cup, a morning session with deliveries moving both sides, albeit with a gentle pace, would be decent enough extended net session for Rahul.

Why IPL will be good for India's World Cup-bound players

Why IPL will be good for India's World Cup-bound players

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Indian Premier League will be a boon, not bane, for India's World Cup-bound players, VVS Laxman believes amid a raging debate around players' workload management programme.

VVS, we will miss you

VVS, we will miss you

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

With Laxman unpadding, looks like cricket has seen the last of the touch artistes, says M P Anil Kumar.

Rohit, Ashwin break plethora of partnership records

Rohit, Ashwin break plethora of partnership records

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Records were broken by the runs while Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin hammered the West Indies bowlers and scored their respective tons in the first innings of the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

India greats slam Kohli and Co. after Lord's debacle

India greats slam Kohli and Co. after Lord's debacle

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

India's abject surrender in the first two Tests against England has drawn sharp criticism from some of the country's celebrated former cricketers

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

According to sources at CAB, the security clearance did not come a day ahead of the historic match between India and Bangladesh in Kolkata.

Number crunching: Batsmen dismissed on 99 and more

Number crunching: Batsmen dismissed on 99 and more

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Rajneesh Gupta has interesting numbers from the match. Check them out.

Who will have the last laugh in Australia?

Who will have the last laugh in Australia?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

West Indies legend Viv Richards, on Thursday, said India have a 'lot of ground to cover' in terms of winning series overseas but hoped they will have the last laugh in the ongoing duel in Australia.

A victory like none other: Tendulkar on Sindhu

A victory like none other: Tendulkar on Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, congratulated star India shuttler P V Sindhu for winning the Korea Open Super Series title in Seoul.

Meet new BCCI president Ganguly's team

Meet new BCCI president Ganguly's team

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to take charge as the president of the Board of Contro for Cricket in India this month, completing his transition from star player to a top administrator.

I have no regrets: Harbhajan Singh

I have no regrets: Harbhajan Singh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh spoke about his journey and also the infamous 'Monkeygate'

Ganguly clears air on Zaheer's appointment

Ganguly clears air on Zaheer's appointment

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

India's new bowling consultant Zaheer Khan will be offered a contract of 150 days per season, informed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Sourav Ganguly.

Naming of India's new cricket coach deferred

Naming of India's new cricket coach deferred

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The naming of India's new coach deferred with the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Cricket Advisory Committee announcing on Monday that the decision will take place on a future date after discussions with captain Virat Kohli.

4 reasons why Kohli should end row with journalist...

4 reasons why Kohli should end row with journalist...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli should resolve the row amicably with the concerned scribe.

'Restructuring incomplete without Dravid'

'Restructuring incomplete without Dravid'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya reiterated that former India captain Rahul Dravid is very much in the board's scheme of things.

Why Rayudu decided to come out of retirement

Why Rayudu decided to come out of retirement

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Ambati Rayudu said that he has no regrets about his "3d" jibe at chairman of selectors MSK Prasad after being dropped from the World Cup squad.

Should Virat Kohli open for Team India in T20s?

Should Virat Kohli open for Team India in T20s?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Gavaskar also wants Kohli to continue batting as an opener as the team needs their best batsman 'to bat as many overs' as he can.

Indian doctor who treated Rizwan astonished at recovery

Indian doctor who treated Rizwan astonished at recovery

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Rizwan had been suffering from intermittent fever, persistent cough, and chest tightness for 3-5 days before being hospitalised.

Kapil-led CAC to pick India's next cricket coach

Kapil-led CAC to pick India's next cricket coach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Apart from Kapil Dev, the panel comprises former women's captain Shantha Rangaswamy and former men's coach Anshuman Gaekwad.

'I told the Prime Minister that you are holding the right trophy'

'I told the Prime Minister that you are holding the right trophy'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Speaking about the forthcoming India's tour of Australia, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar has admitted that he felt that the Indian team would face a very tough time.

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

In 2007, Kumble achieved the feat in the final Test of the three-match series against England.