News for 'Yuvi Paaji'

'Yuvi paaji said I can be a better bowler than him'

'Yuvi paaji said I can be a better bowler than him'

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Shahbaz, who secured a Player of the Match award for his knock of 18 runs and a three-wicket haul, said that when he came out to bat, the pitch was slow and tough for batters to play on.

IPL 2026: How Yuvraj transformed Abhishek's game

IPL 2026: How Yuvraj transformed Abhishek's game

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Abhishek Sharma, the world's number one T20I batter, discusses the significant impact of training with Yuvraj Singh, highlighting how it strengthened his mindset for high-pressure situations and international cricket.

Prabhsimran Singh: Impact Player Rule a Boon for Young IPL Talents

Prabhsimran Singh: Impact Player Rule a Boon for Young IPL Talents

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh supports the 'Impact Sub' rule in the IPL, highlighting its benefits for young players. He also discusses modelling his wicket-keeping after MS Dhoni and the importance of powerplay in modern cricket.

Yuvraj's backing, Lara's advice: The rise of Abhishek Sharma

Yuvraj's backing, Lara's advice: The rise of Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

At just 24, Abhishek Sharma has begun rewriting records that took years for others to set.

'Go and play golf...' Yuvi's advice to Gill, Abhishek!

'Go and play golf...' Yuvi's advice to Gill, Abhishek!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India's two time World Cup-winning hero Yuvraj Singh has said golf could have helped him score "at least 3,000 more runs" in international cricket and advised his "wards" Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to take up the sport for its calming influence.

#ThankYouYuvi is trending

#ThankYouYuvi is trending

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Sporting fraternity fondly recalls Yuvraj highs

Ashwin banking on tips from Yuvi, Sehwag on IPL captaincy

Ashwin banking on tips from Yuvi, Sehwag on IPL captaincy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin says leadership tips from Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh will help him immensely in his maiden captaincy stint in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

16-YO Abhishek faced 150 kmph balls- Father shares story

16-YO Abhishek faced 150 kmph balls- Father shares story

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The 61-year-old former first-class cricketer on Tuesday said his son's journey to become the No. 1 T20I batter began when a young Abhishek would insist on batting with his father's kit, trouble his mother, and rope in his two sisters for late-night practice sessions.

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Vimarsh Shrinkhala event in New Delhi on Thursday.

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time

Abhishek credits Lara, Yuvraj for smashing form!

Abhishek credits Lara, Yuvraj for smashing form!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Abhishek Sharma's stupendous 12-ball 37 set up Sunrisers Hyderabad's successful run chase against Chennai Super Kings.

Big-hitting Head using IPL as prep for T20 WC

Big-hitting Head using IPL as prep for T20 WC

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Abhishek thanks Lara, Yuvraj

Dhawan picks up bat for 'Bottle Cap Challenge'

Dhawan picks up bat for 'Bottle Cap Challenge'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Dhawan picked up his bat after he was nominated for the viral Bottle Cap Challenge by former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

Shubman Gill on Dravid's tips, Kohli-like cover drive and Yuvi's life coaching...

Shubman Gill on Dravid's tips, Kohli-like cover drive and Yuvi's life coaching...

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The youngster spoke about handling the limelight, the comparisons

How former Under-19 WC hero Yuvraj Singh spurred Gill to success

How former Under-19 WC hero Yuvraj Singh spurred Gill to success

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The 18-year-old right-handed batsman struck three fifties and a hundred in the U-19 World Cup, which India won for the record fourth time after thrashing Australia by eight wickets in the final on Saturday.

Gill reveals the grit that shaped his sensational 208

Gill reveals the grit that shaped his sensational 208

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Shubman Gill says his intent to look for boundaries despite wickets falling at the other end contributed immensely to his sensational double hundred in the first ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday.

'Rohit Will Give You Energy, Confidence'

'Rohit Will Give You Energy, Confidence'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'Dhoni will never go to a player and ask him what field you want.' 'He will want the player to learn from his own mistakes.' 'Rohit will put his arm around your shoulder and tell you, "This is what is expected from you, you can do this".'

How SRK motivated KKR's Gill ahead of his IPL debut

How SRK motivated KKR's Gill ahead of his IPL debut

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Shubman Gill has the repertoire of strokes and can any position but given a choice, the young turk would prefer to open regularly in the shortest format of the game.

SEE: Why is Sachin sitting with an empty plate?

SEE: Why is Sachin sitting with an empty plate?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Will Yuvraj make 'Paranthe' for Sachin?

Preparing for unexpected scenarios is key in IPL: Karanveer

Preparing for unexpected scenarios is key in IPL: Karanveer

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Kings XI Punjab leg-spinner Karanveer Singh says preparing for 'out of the blue' situations helped the team.

The making of India's U-19 World Cup hero Raj Bawa

The making of India's U-19 World Cup hero Raj Bawa

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'When he was a kid, Raj kept on watching Yuvraj, who would come for his nets at the academy and for kids. The first hero makes a lasting impression.'

Dhawan reveals his secret of dealing with failure

Dhawan reveals his secret of dealing with failure

Rediff.com26 May 2015

India's opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan says his ability to deal with failures has helped him immensely in his five-year-old international career.

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Indian squad is packed with quality players but either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have found place in the home team's line-up, reckons 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.

How new field restrictions cost Yuvraj his WC slot

How new field restrictions cost Yuvraj his WC slot

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Change in field restrictions ia the reason why India lost Yuvraj Singh.

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The 27-year-old came into spotlight when he bowled the famous last over during that 2008 U-19 World Cup final against South Africa in Kuala Lumpur where Virat Kohli was leading the side.

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'

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday