News for 'VVS'

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Even as a commentator, Bedi continued to rail against spinners with dodgy bowling action and called chucking a bigger threat than illegal betting.

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'He was brusque and abrasive, highly opinionated and rigid in his thinking. His man-management skills were non-existent. He quickly sowed further seeds of discontent in an already diffident team...I will always respect Greg Chappell the batsman. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Greg Chappell the coach'

India's iconic moments ahead of historic 1000th ODI

India's iconic moments ahead of historic 1000th ODI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The Motera stadium now rechristened as the 'Narendra Modi' stadium has witnessed some of the iconic moments in India cricket.

Blow for India as Ashwin tests positive for Covid-19

Blow for India as Ashwin tests positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin has not travelled to England along with his team mates for the one-off 'fifth Test' after testing positive for COVID-19

Virat Kohli achieves another milestone in 100th Test

Virat Kohli achieves another milestone in 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Kohli has smashed 8,007 runs from 100 Tests at a remarkable average of 50.35.

Laxman to join NCA, will travel with U-19s for World Cup

Laxman to join NCA, will travel with U-19s for World Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

VVS Laxman will be joining NCA as the head of cricket on December 13

Will rain dampen India's chances of saving NZ ODI series?

Will rain dampen India's chances of saving NZ ODI series?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A desperate Indian team will pray for a rain-free third and final ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday in its bid to finish on an even keel in a series that neither had context nor any major takeaways.

Team India to tour Zimbabwe for ODI series in August

Team India to tour Zimbabwe for ODI series in August

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Team India will tour Zimbabwe for a small ODI series. The first match will be played on August 18, the second on 20, and the third and final ODI will be played on 22.

India U-19 heroes arrive from Caribbean

India U-19 heroes arrive from Caribbean

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Since the ICC makes travel arrangements for all participating teams, the Indian contingent flew economy class, which is the norm, but it made travel all the more tedious.

Conflict of interest complaint against Binny dismissed

Conflict of interest complaint against Binny dismissed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The BCCI's Ethics Officer Justice Vineet Saran has dismissed the Conflict of Interest case filed against Board president Roger Binny.

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Salim Durani, who passed away on Sunday, an institution in himself who contributed immensely to India's rise in the world of cricket.

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

Yuvraj's fight against cancer made him a role model: VVS Laxman

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The way cricketer Yuvraj Singh conquered cancer and then came back on the field with renewed vigour made him a role model for others, former India batsman V V S Laxman said.

Decoding Troy Cooley's mantra of coaching fast bowlers

Decoding Troy Cooley's mantra of coaching fast bowlers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru recently had an internship programme where well-known names like Lakshmipathy Balaji, Ranganath Vinay Kumar and Pankaj Singh upgraded their coaching skills under Ashes-winning mentor Troy Cooley.

Rohit to remain captain, BCCI satisfied with his leadership

Rohit to remain captain, BCCI satisfied with his leadership

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

It was also decided that a pool of 20 players will be rotated till the 2023 World Cup.

'The Under-19 World Cup will definitely come to India'

'The Under-19 World Cup will definitely come to India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Not only Yash Dhull's batting but his captaincy is also being appreciated as he is on the verge of emulating the likes of Mohammed Kaif, Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand and Prithvi Shaw in leading India to the Under-19 World Cup title.

Dravid interacts with players from North Eastern states

Dravid interacts with players from North Eastern states

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid interacted with cricketers from the North Eastern states at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Friday.

Anushka joins Kohli on his special day

Anushka joins Kohli on his special day

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli was joined by wife Anushka Sharma as the star India batter was felicitated for reaching the milestone of 100 Test matches, in Mohali on Friday.

Legends of Indian cricket meet at Eden Gardens!

Legends of Indian cricket meet at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The BCCI took to Twitter to share a photograph of Ganguly and Dravid on Tuesday.

India U19 heroes felicitated

India U19 heroes felicitated

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The colts were given Rs 40 lakh each for their stellar achievement

'Fixing' episode will not affect credibility of cricketers: VVS

'Fixing' episode will not affect credibility of cricketers: VVS

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Former India batting ace VVS Laxman said he went through a 'feeling of anguish' in the wake of the spot-fixing and betting scandal that hit Indian cricket during the IPL.

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to ask the legendary spinner to apply for the post of Head coach of the Indian team, along with VVS Laxman, once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup.

Foundation stone laid for new NCA in Bengaluru

Foundation stone laid for new NCA in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The foundation stone was laid in the presence of BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, treasurer Arun Dhumal, joint secretary Jayesh George and NCA head VVS Laxman.

'Your spirit is inspiring; we are proud of you'

'Your spirit is inspiring; we are proud of you'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Following the massive win, congratulations poured in for the champions from all quarters with Sachin Tendulkar leading the nation in wishing the players.

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.

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

It was a special day for Virat Kohli at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday as he complete the landmark of 100 Test matches.

Never thought I'll play 100 Tests: Kohli

Never thought I'll play 100 Tests: Kohli

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On Friday, Virat Kohli will achieve the milestone of playing 100 matches in the longest format.

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has called out Shoaib Akhtar's bowling action, saying that the Pakistan fast bowler used to jerk his elbow while bowling and 'knew he was chucking too'.

Wishes pour in for birthday boy Kohli

Wishes pour in for birthday boy Kohli

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The Delhi-born batter is the most successful Indian skipper in Test cricket when it comes to the number of wins. Under his 65-match stint as captain, India have won 38 matches with remarkable Test series victories in foreign soils as well.

Ireland-bound Team India players to get three-day break to rejuvenate

Ireland-bound Team India players to get three-day break to rejuvenate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The BCCI has decided to give the Ireland-bound Indian T20 squad, led by Hardik Pandya, a three-day break before it leaves for the two-match series in Malahide.

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.

Lancashire sign Shreyas for 2021 Royal London Cup

Lancashire sign Shreyas for 2021 Royal London Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

India batsman Shreyas Iyer will arrive at Emirates Old Trafford on July 15 ahead of the start of the 50 overs' tournament and remain with the 'Red Rose' for the duration of the month-long group stage.

Victorious U-19 WC players to get Rs 40 lakh each

Victorious U-19 WC players to get Rs 40 lakh each

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The triumphant India U-19 squad will be felicitated by the BCCI in Ahmedabad upon its arrival in India.

Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Kohli and Ganguly have endured a rocky past few months during which they were at opposite ends over the former's captaincy tenure coming to an end.

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Former players including Sachin Tendukar, VVS Laxman, and current players like Yuzvendra Chahal and Mayank Agarwal paid tribute to Harbhajan Singh, who retired from cricket.

Chappell gives clue to Laxman's success vs Aus in 2001

Chappell gives clue to Laxman's success vs Aus in 2001

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Laxman's 281 in Chappell's list of best knocks against spin

Sachin, Laxman set to return to Cricket Advisory Committee

Sachin, Laxman set to return to Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

According to a top BCCI official, Tendulkar and Laxman who both had resigned in July will resume their roles in the CAC.

'Great to see 'pure player' Williamson have an impact'

'Great to see 'pure player' Williamson have an impact'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Sunday said it was great to see New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have an impact in the ongoing T20 World Cup final against Australia.

'Let's all pray for Rishabh Pant's speedy recovery'

'Let's all pray for Rishabh Pant's speedy recovery'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant was hospitalised following a major car crash on Friday.

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

So, will Rahul allow Gill to continue his good form at the top of the order or perch himself out there at the onset with one eye on the Asia Cup?

VVS, Dravid, Sehwag in race for Sobers Trophy

VVS, Dravid, Sehwag in race for Sobers Trophy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

The winners of the inaugural ICC Awards will be announced at Tuesday night's gala ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London.