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Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Tendulkar shared a video in which he showed a 'priceless' thing that is very close to the legendary batsman.

SA batsmen didn't know whether to go forward or backward against India pacers: Gavaskar

SA batsmen didn't know whether to go forward or backward against India pacers: Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Zubayr Hamza, Temba Bavuma wee beaten by sheer pace and the length

I am not jealous of you: Harbhajan tells Ashwin

I am not jealous of you: Harbhajan tells Ashwin

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Veteran India off- pinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday rejected the perception that he is jealous of Ravinchandran Ashwin, saying the Tamil Nadu bowler is a "legend in making".

Steve Waugh back at Eden, as a photographer

Steve Waugh back at Eden, as a photographer

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Steve Waugh was seen in a shooting spree, taking shots of the Eden Gardens as well as those of the Bengal-Ranji fixture.

'The nation has lost a brilliant leader': Virat, Sachin pay tribute

'The nation has lost a brilliant leader': Virat, Sachin pay tribute

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar, Vijender Singh along with India's top cricketers including Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Anil Kumble paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on Monday.

Kohli tells countrymen 'stay strong and fight outbreak'

Kohli tells countrymen 'stay strong and fight outbreak'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

India captain Virat Kohli has urged his countrymen to take all necessary precautions in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed lives of over 4000 people across the globe.

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the South African batter on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, with Indian maestro Virat Kohli aptly summing up his greatness by calling him the "best player of our times".

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.

Dhoni captain but no place for Kohli in Wisden's all-time India XI

Dhoni captain but no place for Kohli in Wisden's all-time India XI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named the captain of the all-time India Test XI chosen by cricket magazine Wisden. The celebrated team has been picked ahead of India's 500th Test which will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from Thursday. The openers in the side are Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag, followed by Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, all-rounder Kapil Dev and Dhoni the wicket-keeper batsman.

PIX: Legends relive glorious Eden Gardens moments

PIX: Legends relive glorious Eden Gardens moments

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The Kolkata crowd showed all their love for Tendulkar by chanting 'Sachin Sachin', taking the master blaster back to his playing days.

The Very Very Special Test batsman

The Very Very Special Test batsman

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

VVS Laxman has done it again! After guiding India to a thrilling victory in the 1st Test over Australia on Tuesday, Laxman has only bolstered his reputation further, writes Bikash Mohapatra.

'Shami rewarded for excellent bowling'

'Shami rewarded for excellent bowling'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The first half an hour saw only 5 runs being scored and that showed the determination in both Taylor and Williamson's approach. While Jasprit Bumrah could have bowled slightly better in the conditions, Shami and Ishant kept trying to add to the tension as they maintained a disciplined approach. It was about who breaks first.

Laxman reveals the secret to Rohit's success

Laxman reveals the secret to Rohit's success

Rediff.com29 May 2020

VVS Laxman recalled how Rohit Sharma evolved both as a batsman and skipper since playing his first IPL with Deccan Chargers.

How Kul-Cha can regain confidence

How Kul-Cha can regain confidence

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Praising Suryakumar Yadav, Laxman, who featured in 134 Tests, 86 ODIs for India, said the 30-year-old right-hander has the potential to be a part of the World T20 squad.

BCCI yet to decide on contract extension of Ombudsman

BCCI yet to decide on contract extension of Ombudsman

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Let BCCI come up with a formal (written) offer and I will definitely consider it'

Pant can be a match-winner in T20s, says Laxman

Pant can be a match-winner in T20s, says Laxman

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Former batsman VVS Laxman said wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant should be brought back in the Indian T20 team as he is capable of winning matches on his own with the bat.

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Out-of-favour Suresh Raina might have felt hard done by the national selection committee but its former chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that it was poor form during the 2018-19 domestic season that became his undoing. The 33-year-old, who has appeared in 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is apart from 18 Tests, last played for India in July 2018 in England after which he was dropped for good.

When Laxman-Dravid floored Australia 12 years ago

When Laxman-Dravid floored Australia 12 years ago

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Harish Kotian looks back on VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid's 376-run partnership at the Eden Gardens that halted Australia's run of 15 consecutive Test victories.

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The fate of India's upcoming tour of South Africa amid the trepidation triggered by new COVID-19 variant Omicron will be addressed when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds its 90th Annual General Meeting in Kolkata on Saturday.

Insta-banter: Ganguly gets trolled by his daughter!

Insta-banter: Ganguly gets trolled by his daughter!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Sana posted a comment saying: "What is it that you're not liking".

Tendulkar, Laxman depose before BCCI Ethics Officer

Tendulkar, Laxman depose before BCCI Ethics Officer

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Next hearing on May 20

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

First coach Manhas remembers 17-year-old terrorising Ranji batters at nets

PIX: Ganguly inaugurates cricket-themed restaurant in Kolkata

PIX: Ganguly inaugurates cricket-themed restaurant in Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The restaurant displays more than 100 cricket memorabilia, including signatures of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and other prominent cricketers.

Two reasons why Kohli is comparable to Kapil...

Two reasons why Kohli is comparable to Kapil...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli is rated as one of the best batsmen of all time due to his ability to amass big runs and single-handedly change the complexion of the game regardless of the format.

Laxman shocked to not see Rohit among Wisden winners

Laxman shocked to not see Rohit among Wisden winners

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Laxman felt that the Mumbaikar, who slammed five centuries in the 2019 ODI World Cup, deserved to be there in the list.

Kapil Dev turns 61. Wish the legend a Happy Birthday!

Kapil Dev turns 61. Wish the legend a Happy Birthday!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

India batsman Shikhar Dhawan termed Kapil 'one of the legends of Indian cricket' to wish him on the occasion.

Laxman expects 'big century' from Rohit in Sydney Test

Laxman expects 'big century' from Rohit in Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The Australian wickets suit Rohit Sharma's batting style and if he can see off the pacers with the new ball, the Indian vice-captain can conjure a big century in the third Test against Australia at Sydney, reckons former India batsman VVS Laxman.

'Rohit shouldn't make the mistakes I made when promoted to open'

'Rohit shouldn't make the mistakes I made when promoted to open'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

A change in technique after being asked to open had a negative impact on his performance during his playing days. No wonder VVS Laxman wants Rohit Sharma to stick to his natural game in his new role during the South Africa Test series.

Irfan Pathan retires from all forms of cricket

Irfan Pathan retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Ifran Pathan's retirement was on expected lines as he did not even put himself in the IPL auction pool, last month.

India has experienced players: Wade

India has experienced players: Wade

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Despite the retirement of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman and India's recent Test series defeats, Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade believes the hosts still are a very difficult team to beat at home.

Conflict case: 'Laxman, Ganguly can't have dual roles'

Conflict case: 'Laxman, Ganguly can't have dual roles'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The Ethics Officer has ruled that the former India players have to choose between CAC, IPL jobs

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.

Dhoni was always emotionally detached from results: Laxman

Dhoni was always emotionally detached from results: Laxman

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Being emotionally detached from results contributed significantly to the stellar success of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired after creating an enviable legacy, former India teammate and batsman VVS Laxman said.

Cricketers set to meet on 'conflict of interest' issue

Cricketers set to meet on 'conflict of interest' issue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Several top cricketers are expected to attend the meeting in the presence of at least one Committee of Administrators (CoA) member. They are expected to deliberate on the issue at length.

India's never-ending search for a genuine all-rounder

India's never-ending search for a genuine all-rounder

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'With the amount of workload nowadays, it's very, very difficult'

Kumble optimistic of IPL this year

Kumble optimistic of IPL this year

Rediff.com28 May 2020

BCCI wants to hold the IPL in the October window after the tournament was postponed indefinitely earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Playing Australia brought out best in Laxman: Lee

Playing Australia brought out best in Laxman: Lee

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

A contest against Australia brought out the best from Indian stalwart VVS Laxman, who announced his retirement a few days ago, says former Aussie pacer Brett Lee, adding such was his domination that the Hyderabadi seemed to score a hundred every time the two teams met.

Badrinath to replace Laxman for NZ Test series

Badrinath to replace Laxman for NZ Test series

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Veteran Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath has been recalled into the Indian Test team as replacement of the just retired VVS Laxman.

Laxman excelled in pressure situations: BCCI

Laxman excelled in pressure situations: BCCI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

The Board Of Control For Cricket In India paid glowing tribute to VVS Laxman, saying that his stunning knocks in crisis situations shaped the history of Indian cricket.

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC CEC

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC CEC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

BCCI to seek SC approval to relax tenure reform