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Why Rahane was named KKR captain

Why Rahane was named KKR captain

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Mysore went on to affirm that Iyer would continue to be a part of the leadership group and could grow as a potential captain in the future.

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Maybe Shubman Gill didn't want Shardul Thakur , wanted Kuldeep Yadav: Sunil Gavaskar questions captain's say in XI

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.

'The right replacement for Dhoni at CSK is...'

'The right replacement for Dhoni at CSK is...'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Former chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Sanju Samson is the 'right replacement' for the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings.

Gill stresses momentum after Titans book playoff spot

Gill stresses momentum after Titans book playoff spot

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Carrying momentum is important, says Gill after GT qualify for IPL playoffs

'Never felt Gill was going to get out'

'Never felt Gill was going to get out'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill putting up a batting masterclass on a good pitch reflected his supreme confidence as India's new Test captain, senior spinner Ravindra Jadeja said on Thursday.

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

"He needs to score a bit more runs when it's seaming and swinging": Sourav Ganguly urges Shubman Gill to step up as captain, batter in testing English conditions

Is Dhoni fit to play? CSK bowling coach gives update

Is Dhoni fit to play? CSK bowling coach gives update

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Dhoni skips practice again but CSK bowling coach says he is 'fine' and 'will play'

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

As India went into the second Test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 0-1 in the series.

Why Rohit's Gaalis Didn't Hurt Team-Mates

Why Rohit's Gaalis Didn't Hurt Team-Mates

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'Even if he is being hard on you, you know that it's not coming from his heart, it is coming from a team perspective.'

Rohit's attacking batting, captaincy shows India's intent: Hussain

Rohit's attacking batting, captaincy shows India's intent: Hussain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Hussain also lavished praise on Kohli after the maestro recorded his 48th ODI hundred in the seven-wicket win against Bangladesh.

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Rahul Dravid's exit as Rajasthan Royals' head coach has more than what meets the eye

Gill has Rohit's fire and Virat's grit: Gavaskar

Gill has Rohit's fire and Virat's grit: Gavaskar

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans skipper Gill is expected to captain India on the Test tour of England following the retirement of Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant is likely to be his deputy.

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rediff.com7 May 2025

But Rohit's deplorable form in red-ball in red-ball cricket may have forced this decision.

Gujarat Titans struggling, but Gill 'adjusting well to captaincy'

Gujarat Titans struggling, but Gill 'adjusting well to captaincy'

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Shubman Gill is having a tough initiation into Gujarat Titans captaincy, but senior batter David Miller backed him, saying the 24-year-old is increasingly "adjusting" to the role.

Should Shreyas Iyer Lead India In T20Is?

Should Shreyas Iyer Lead India In T20Is?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'If we are being honest, Shreyas Iyer should be the captain in the upcoming T20 World Cup. His instinctive leadership mirrors a young Rohit Sharma.'

'Teary eyed' Ritika reacts to Rohit's Test retirement

'Teary eyed' Ritika reacts to Rohit's Test retirement

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Ritika reposted his announcement with a series of emotional emojis-a broken heart, a salute, and teary eyes-capturing the raw sentiment of the moment.

'Rohit's had a funny Test career, successful but not stellar'

'Rohit's had a funny Test career, successful but not stellar'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

But with his form questionable, Artherton asked if Rohit's retirement was personal call or one forced because of a lean patch -- in his final eight Tests, Rohit scored164 runs with just one half century.

Virat's energy and Rohit's composure will be missed: Ashwin

Virat's energy and Rohit's composure will be missed: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'This will be a testing time for Indian cricket. And I'd say this truly marks the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era.'

'Virat Tougher Than Sachin..' Reveals Legendary Pacer

'Virat Tougher Than Sachin..' Reveals Legendary Pacer

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

England fast bowling great James Anderson enjoyed his battles against Indian stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli over the course of his 21-year long career but he found bowling to the latter a tad tougher.

Unique And Deceptive, Bumrah Will Have England Hopping

Unique And Deceptive, Bumrah Will Have England Hopping

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'I think it have seen the side-ons (bowlers) but he delivers the ball from about a foot or even a bit more closer to the batsman than the average bowler so the ball feels quicker even than the pace he is actually bowling at.'

'It's tough to take': Stokes

'It's tough to take': Stokes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

England captain Ben Stokes tried to focus on the positives after his team's agonising six-run loss to India in their riveting final Test at The Oval on Monday.

'Kohli-Rohit absence will be a massive boost for England'

'Kohli-Rohit absence will be a massive boost for England'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Moeen called Kohli a "pioneer" in Test cricket, adding that his crowd-pulling ability was only second to Sachin Tendulkar.

Dhoni's gift leaves Chahal beaming until Maxwell steps in

Dhoni's gift leaves Chahal beaming until Maxwell steps in

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was visibly over the moon after receiving a cherished gift from his cricketing idol - MS Dhoni's bat.

Why Root is not keen to captain England again

Why Root is not keen to captain England again

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Former Test skipper Joe Root has ruled himself out of contention for England's white-ball captaincy, saying the ship has sailed to take over the role following Jos Buttler's resignation.

Back home from England, Gill set for domestic grind!

Back home from England, Gill set for domestic grind!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Test skipper Shubman Gill was on Thursday named captain of the North Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, beginning August 28, less than three weeks after he led a young Indian side to a thrilling 2-2 draw against England in a gruelling five-Test series.

Burden of captaincy affecting Shubman Gill's batting?

Burden of captaincy affecting Shubman Gill's batting?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Shubman Gill's usual consistency has been missing in IPL 2024.

Rohit needs to sharpen his captaincy, feels Manjrekar

Rohit needs to sharpen his captaincy, feels Manjrekar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The former skipper called Rohit an "old-school" long-format batter. He added that there will be np competition if Rohit extend his career.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

'Not a day more' Shakib opens up on retirement, captaincy plans

'Not a day more' Shakib opens up on retirement, captaincy plans

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan wants to call time on his illustrious international career after the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Gill vs Stokes vs Mulder: ICC's player of the month battle

Gill vs Stokes vs Mulder: ICC's player of the month battle

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

India captain Shubman Gill was on Wednesday named among the three nominees for ICC's Player of the Month award for July along with South Africa's Wiaan Mulder and England skipper Ben Stokes.

Gill Set To Lead Test Team; BCCI Mum On Kohli's Future

Gill Set To Lead Test Team; BCCI Mum On Kohli's Future

Rediff.com10 May 2025

While the cricket fraternity is taken aback by talismanic Virat Kohli's wish to retire from Test cricket, it has been learnt that selection committee did ponder over the idea of handing over leadership to him in England to allow Gill some more time to groom.

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Calls have grown for Babar to be removed from 50-over captaincy following the shocking eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan in Chennai.

Why coach, new skipper should handle Bumrah with care

Why coach, new skipper should handle Bumrah with care

Rediff.com15 May 2025

It will require a lot of man management from young skipper Shubman Gill and the seasoned dressing room figurehead Gautam Gambhir to ensure that Jasprit Bumrah is accorded the respect and space he deserves.

'Pressure? Handled. History? Made'

'Pressure? Handled. History? Made'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was effusive in his praise for Akash Deep after India's thumping 336-run win at Edgbaston

Dhoni should take a break from captaincy: Gavaskar

Dhoni should take a break from captaincy: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar reckons that Mahendra Singh Dhoni should "take a break" from Indian cricket captaincy and Virat Kohli will be an ideal replacement as he can bring in the "necessary flair like Tiger Pataudi."

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

New 'Captain Cool' in Town: Shreyas Iyer could be the leader India needs

'India has a strong squad': Anderson warns England

'India has a strong squad': Anderson warns England

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Pace great James Anderson believes the new-look Indian team will prove to be a strong opposition for England in the upcoming five-Test series.