News for 'Young India Thinks Old'

Why Dravid believes Vaibhav is still work in progress

Why Dravid believes Vaibhav is still work in progress

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Suryavanshi not finished article, needs protection from overnight fame, says Dravid

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A year after the RG Kar rape-murder Swarupa Dutt/Rediff look at the city where it happened, Kolkata -- its study in dichotomy, at once the self-proclaimed cultural capital of India as also a petri dish for a peculiar rage that breeds crimes against women.

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Speaking ahead of the first Test from June 25 onwards at Barbados, Joseph said as quoted by Sydney Morning Herald, "To take 13 wickets across the series was a good feeling. A lot has changed. There were a lot of opportunities that came my way."

This is like cheating.. Bartonietz lambasts Shivpal

"This is like cheating.." Bartonietz lambasts Shivpal

Rediff.com21 May 2025

So stupid, I have no words: Klaus Bartonietz on Shivpal's dope violation

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a golden run as captain, leading the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals League 2025.

Aus success code: Wearing down India's bowlers

Aus success code: Wearing down India's bowlers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The right-hander feels that keeping India's relatively inexperienced pace attack, aside from Jasprit Bumrah, on the field for as long as possible could be the key for the hosts in the five-Test series beginning in Perth on Friday.

'He can be the next legend'

'He can be the next legend'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Jwala Singh, the formative coach of Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, believes the upcoming IPL season will be crucial for his ward's bid to reclaim a spot in the Indian T20 World Cup squad next year. Singh emphasized the IPL's role as a platform for players to make a mark, stating that "IPL performances are taken into account, and you get noticed." He is confident Jaiswal will end the IPL season as the highest run-scorer, urging him to "take to the field with the mindset of being the best."

'There Will Be A Need For A Leader Like The Dalai Lama'

'There Will Be A Need For A Leader Like The Dalai Lama'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'We are now in a situation where our country is not yet free.' 'China is still very strong and militarily powerful.' 'In such a situation, we need the Dalai Lama to bring about a resolution to the cause of Tibet.' 'That's one of the main reasons that at age 90, he has accepted that there should be a 15th Dalai Lama after him.'

India's double gold is just the beginning: Vishy Anand

India's double gold is just the beginning: Vishy Anand

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Overjoyed by India's remarkable dual triumph at the Chess Olympiad, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said that while this marks a promising beginning, there is still much work to be done for women's chess in the country.

'It's now or never for bottom-dwellers Royals'

'It's now or never for bottom-dwellers Royals'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Can't afford any slip-up, need to start winning games: RR coach Dravid

'In India, I was dragged and sucked into fixing world'

'In India, I was dragged and sucked into fixing world'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'I felt like I was part of a gang. It almost made me feel better, because I am thinking: 'I am part of a match-fixing gang, I am with a group that's going to have my back and nobody knows our little secret'.'

He never watched his son play... until...

He never watched his son play... until...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Abhishek Sharma's Father Breaks Superstition, Witnesses Record-Breaking Knock in Hyderabad

'Media and technology like a helmet in your cricket bag'

'Media and technology like a helmet in your cricket bag'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri urged players to embrace both media and technology as without them, the sport wouldn't have evolved the way it did in the last 40-45 years.

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'It was the early days of my 5th standard school vacation, and my mother asked me, 'Robotics classes or swimming classes for the weekends?' I chose robotics classes because technology fascinated me.'

Cummins tells teenager how to dominate Boxing Day debut

Cummins tells teenager how to dominate Boxing Day debut

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Australian skipper Pat Cummins had a special message for the 19-year-old debutant Sam Kontas, urging the batter to enjoy being a part of the Boxing Day Test, and not overthink it.

They're hungry to play for India: Rohit on youngsters

They're hungry to play for India: Rohit on youngsters

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Rohit and the team management will also have to keep some of the young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel wrapped in cotton wool after experiencing some early success in top-flight cricket.

Today's players more focussed on IPL, says Rishabh Pant

Today's players more focussed on IPL, says Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant feels the lure of the IPL is understandable but budding cricketers should always focus on playing for the country.

Jitu Rai's 'basic tips' turn teen shooter into World champ

Jitu Rai's 'basic tips' turn teen shooter into World champ

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Suruchi Singh, an 18-year-old shooting sensation, has been making waves in the world of shooting. After winning a flurry of medals at India's top domestic competitions, Suruchi's next step was international success.

'Too early, and unfair to compare him to Tendulkar'

'Too early, and unfair to compare him to Tendulkar'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'We picked a young team and looking at the way they played today, I think we have a special team.'

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Michael Vaughan feels England have discovered a 'world-class superstar' in young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Shami has been steadily rebuilding his form through domestic cricket. Making his Ranji Trophy return last November, he guided Bengal to a season-opening victory with a match haul of seven wickets.

'Kohli knew my name, his words reinforced my belief'

'Kohli knew my name, his words reinforced my belief'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

It was a surreal feeling for Nehal Wadhera when he found out that Virat Kohli knew him by his first name.

'The percentage of women chess players in India is quite less'

'The percentage of women chess players in India is quite less'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Former World Rapid Chess champion Koneru Humpy wants the All India Chess Federation to increase women's tournaments.

How Ponting and Shreyas Iyer helped Priyansh Arya

How Ponting and Shreyas Iyer helped Priyansh Arya

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Priyansh Arya, a 24-year-old Delhi Capitals batsman, recently made headlines after scoring a blistering century in the IPL.

Why Are Children So ANGRY, AGGRESSIVE?

Why Are Children So ANGRY, AGGRESSIVE?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'The earlier a child is given a smartphone, the worst it becomes when they are 17, 18.' 'Every year you delay in giving a smartphone to child, the outcome becomes better.' 'The behavioural changes that are very specific to smartphones are aggression and anger.'

Coach Badani on why Delhi Capitals are unbeaten in IPL '25

Coach Badani on why Delhi Capitals are unbeaten in IPL '25

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani opened up on how his franchise scouted young uncapped all-rounder Vipraj Nigam, who bowled exceptionally well in the team's 25 runs victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match in Chennai on Saturday.

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles.

'ODI World Cup is Olympics of cricket'

'ODI World Cup is Olympics of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ODIs will remain relevant because World Cup is Olympics of cricket: Steve Waugh

Refreshed Australia eager to make amends against India

Refreshed Australia eager to make amends against India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Australia have lost their last four Test series against India, including two successive defeats at home.

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

Grateful Suyash on how RCB helped fast-track recovery

Grateful Suyash on how RCB helped fast-track recovery

Rediff.com1 May 2025

I had three hernias, but surgery in London helped me play in this IPL: RCB's Suyash Sharma

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary, along with the Royals management, Dravid, and Vaibhav's father Sanjiv, are trying to create a safety net around the teenager, whose life has changed after becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL's history.

'I try not to bat like Kane, I try to bat like...'

'I try not to bat like Kane, I try to bat like...'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Replacing a player of Kane Williamson's stature can be a daunting task but Will Young, who played a pivotal role in New Zealand's historic 3-0 Test series win in India, saw it as an opportunity to create his own mark

Watch Out For Maaya Rajeshwaran In Tennis!

Watch Out For Maaya Rajeshwaran In Tennis!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Maaya's greatest strengths is her fearlessness.' 'Regardless of her opponent, she never backs down.' 'Even when she was eight years old, she fought for every point, never giving up.'

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Everybody was scared, especially with Rajesh Khanna playing a double role and playing my lover and my son.' 'It was quite a risky thing to do. That's why they made me look so old.'

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'My life has been quite difficult. I felt I could see it in words. I thought if everyone else can write, then I can too.'

'Gill and Jaiswal will take Indian batting forward'

'Gill and Jaiswal will take Indian batting forward'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Jaiswal earned his maiden ODI cap for India in the first ODI against England during the buildup to the ongoing marquee event. With a moment of brilliance in the field, he took a stellar catch but failed to live up to the expectations with the bat.

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Hailed as one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a dazzling start to his Test career.

Don't get nervous: Kohli rubbishes retirement rumours

Don't get nervous: Kohli rubbishes retirement rumours

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli said he is not mulling retirement at the moment as he has been enjoying the game.

Bangladesh's hero reveals his biggest fear ahead of India series

Bangladesh's hero reveals his biggest fear ahead of India series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Litton Das believes that facing the red 'SG Test' in India would present an entirely different and more difficult test for the team.