News for 'VVS'

Anirudh Singh shines for Hyderabad

Anirudh Singh shines for Hyderabad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

An unbeaten ton by Anirudh Singh helped Hyderabad pile up 254 for three against Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy.

'Indian slip fielders standing too close to each other'

'Indian slip fielders standing too close to each other'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

With India's 'butter fingered' slip-cordon struggling to hold on to catches, former slips specialist VVS Laxman feels the fielders are standing too close to each other, which is causing confusion between them.

Laxman, Yuvraj to miss out again

Laxman, Yuvraj to miss out again

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Rookie paceman Ishant Sharma has been drafted in to the final twelve for the second Test against Bangladesh.

'At Lord's I got to know what it feels like to win a Test match'

'At Lord's I got to know what it feels like to win a Test match'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Having quietly cemented his place as India's middle-order mainstay, Ajinkya Rahane today said he has gained a lot from borrowing a trick or two from stylish Hyderabad batsman VVS Laxman.

Is women's coach Raman's appointment in danger?

Is women's coach Raman's appointment in danger?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

CoA finally asks BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment

'I have no doubt that India will defend the World Cup title'

'I have no doubt that India will defend the World Cup title'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

For batting legend VVS Laxman there are no clear favourites for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, but he feels India will surely enjoy an "advantage" having spent a considerable amount of time Down Under before the mega-event.

R P Singh recalls selection controversy involving Dhoni

R P Singh recalls selection controversy involving Dhoni

Rediff.com11 May 2020

RP Singh said Dhoni was a fair captain and their friendship never affected the wicketkeeper-batsman's decisions for the team.

Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The basic tenet of the Lodha panel's constitutional reforms for Indian cricket has fallen flat after most of state units are being controlled by family members of disqualified office-bearers, says former MCA president Abhay Apte.

Dream come true, says Shankar after making World Cup squad

Dream come true, says Shankar after making World Cup squad

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'I am extremely elated to be in the Indian World Cup team'

'Shikhar's form is not a worry for Sunrisers Hyderabad'

'Shikhar's form is not a worry for Sunrisers Hyderabad'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Sunrisers Hyderabad's mentor VVS Laxman has said that opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan's form is not a matter of concern for the team and added that domestic players need to score runs.

'I am a bowler and I know what I am capable of doing'

'I am a bowler and I know what I am capable of doing'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Seamer Irfan Pathan says his chat with team mentor VVS laxman inspired him to produce a match-winning performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians.

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

VVS Laxman believes that Team India can beat hosts Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup on Thursday if their bowlers continue their impressive form.

The stars who make India's batting formidable

The stars who make India's batting formidable

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

In Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India, says Haresh Pandya, has a bunch of exciting young batsmen who will go places, individually and collectively.

Why KL Rahul should open with Rohit in England T20s

Why KL Rahul should open with Rohit in England T20s

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Former batsman VVS Laxman has picked KL Rahul over Shikhar Dhawan to open the batting with Rohit Sharma in the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Laxman joins chorus, backs revival of Indo-Pak bilateral series

Laxman joins chorus, backs revival of Indo-Pak bilateral series

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Former India batsman VVS Laxman joined calls for reviving bilateral series between India and Pakistan, stating India will be a safer bet as hosts.

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.

Everybody has got the right to apply: Ganguly on Shastri

Everybody has got the right to apply: Ganguly on Shastri

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Sourav Ganguly remains a man at peace with the world even after news spread on Tuesday that Ravi Shastri is applying for the Indian cricket team coaching job.

'If you don't win this two-captain's theory doesn't work'

'If you don't win this two-captain's theory doesn't work'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

He is one of the most successful Indian captain's. Now part of the BCCI cricket advisory committee alongside Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, Ganguly, 43, prefers to play with a straight bat to the team's response of Virat Kohli as Test captain and Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the ODI leader.

AB de Villiers most complete batsman of modern era. Do you agree?

AB de Villiers most complete batsman of modern era. Do you agree?

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Former India star VVS Laxman feels AB de Villiers, without an iota of doubt, is the most complete batsman in the modern era, who has three to four shots in his repertoire for every delivery.

Dravid offered Team India's coaching job

Dravid offered Team India's coaching job

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

According to reports, the BCCI's cricket advisory committee, comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, has asked Dravid about his interest in the big job.

Smith cops stick over DRS controversy

Smith cops stick over DRS controversy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Calls grow for action against Aus captain, Gavaskar, Laxman urge match referee's intervention

Rohit Sharma @Eden Gardens: Seven memorable years

Rohit Sharma @Eden Gardens: Seven memorable years

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The hallowed venue, says Bikash Mohapatra, has inadvertently played its part in ensuring several special moments in the Mumbai batsman's fledgling career.

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Sportsmen across the board took to Twitter to pay their respects to the Indian soldiers.

Dravid to deliver MAK Pataudi Memorial Lecture on Tuesday

Dravid to deliver MAK Pataudi Memorial Lecture on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former Indian captain and under-19 cricket coach Rahul Dravid will deliver the fourth MAK Pataudi Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on Tuesday.

BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment as coach

BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment as coach

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The appointment of women's head coach W V Raman in controversial circumstances will be reviewed by BCCI Ombudsman and Ethics Officer D K Jain.

Statistical highlights, Day 4

Statistical highlights, Day 4

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Mamata, Hasina likely to watch historic D/N Test at Eden

Mamata, Hasina likely to watch historic D/N Test at Eden

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Hasina will be on a one-day visit and she will watch the match for some time after ringing the Bell

Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Virender Sehwag on Tuesday evaded questions on the controversial selection of the Indian team's head coach after being pipped by Ravi Shastri for the high-profile job.

I knew that only Sachin could play 200 Tests: Laxman

I knew that only Sachin could play 200 Tests: Laxman

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

He feels honoured to have shared the dressing room with Sachin Tendulkar for 16 years and VVS Laxman says the retiring senior batsman is remarkably special for never considering himself bigger than the game.

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The Indian board has not done 'enough' to market Test cricket, revered by the purists, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

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.

Laxman could be the Indian ace: Ganguly

Laxman could be the Indian ace: Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

"My feeling is that he is going to get a lot of runs," said the Indian captain ahead of the India-Pakistan series.

We respect Kohli's decision, he is going to lead the team, says Ganguly

We respect Kohli's decision, he is going to lead the team, says Ganguly

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Former captain and BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee member Saurav Ganguly maintained that skipper Virat Kohli will be consulted over the selection but is not the main person to decide on the issue.

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

India's current and former cricketers took to social media to wish one of India's greatest captains and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who celebrated his 48th birthday on Wednesday.

Tendulkar is an under-rated bowler: Laxman

Tendulkar is an under-rated bowler: Laxman

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's greatness lies in his batting but former India teammate, VVS Laxman, considers the retiring legend as an under-rated and a clever bowler who has played his part in a couple of famous Test and ODI wins.

Double centuries for India

Double centuries for India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

I had requested Dravid to coach India: Anurag Thakur

I had requested Dravid to coach India: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur has revealed that Anil Kumble was not the first choice to coach the Indian cricket team and the board had approached Rahul Dravid for the top job. Dravid is currently the coach of U-19 and India A teams and has also managed Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.

Kumble, Amre, Rajput make presentations for India coach job

Kumble, Amre, Rajput make presentations for India coach job

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Former India cricketers Anil Kumble, Pravin Amre and Lalchand Rajput made their respective presentations as the Board of Control for Cricket in India's three-member cricket advisory committee held interviews to select a new coach at a city hotel in Kolkata on Monday.

'There's no doubt Dhoni will be available till 2019 World Cup'

'There's no doubt Dhoni will be available till 2019 World Cup'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Indian T20 squad is an indication that selectors are looking at a specific short-term goal of winning the World T20 in March while the ODI squad is an indicator towards the core of the 2019 World Cup and Mahendra Singh Dhoni being a part of that side.

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was among the first in the Indian sporting fraternity to take to Twitter to pay his tributes to Diego Maradona.