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How Yuvraj's prank nearly cost Ganguly his captaincy

How Yuvraj's prank nearly cost Ganguly his captaincy

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recounted an elaborate April Fool's Day prank in 2005 where he and Yuvraj Singh convinced then-captain Sourav Ganguly that he had publicly criticised his teammates, leading Ganguly to panic and offer to resign.

Gujarat man killed in Patan shooting linked to business feud

Gujarat man killed in Patan shooting linked to business feud

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A 50-year-old man was fatally shot in Patan, Gujarat, due to a business dispute. Police have launched a manhunt for the five suspects involved.

How Bhuvneshwar Kumar Remains A Force In T20 Cricket

How Bhuvneshwar Kumar Remains A Force In T20 Cricket

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has defied expectations to become a leading bowler in T20 cricket, adapting his skills and adding variations to remain effective in the modern game. His success is attributed to his ability to swing the ball, use clever variations like the knuckle ball, and maintain peak fitness.

It was a fairytale: Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

"It was a fairytale": Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Cricket legends Harbhajan Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Zaheer Khan, and Sourav Ganguly reminisced about India's historic 2001 Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens.

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday wished former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on his 67th birthday.

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The story of Prince Yadav, a swing bowler from Najafgarh, who overcame obstacles to become an IPL sensation with the Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his journey from tennis ball cricket to dismissing top Indian batsmen.

When A Pakistani Coached Punjab's Cricket Team!

When A Pakistani Coached Punjab's Cricket Team!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'The Pakistani team visited India in 2005-2006, and there was a grand dinner. He urged me to get on stage and speak on behalf of the Punjab Cricket Association!' 'Imagine, a coach from Pakistan speaking on behalf of the PCA!'

FIRST PICTURES: Sonakshi Weds Zaheer

FIRST PICTURES: Sonakshi Weds Zaheer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The couple posted pictures of their wedding on June 23, and they sure make a handsome pair.

Ex-Pak star bats for support around Babar

Ex-Pak star bats for support around Babar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

He contrasts that with Pakistan's past batting line-ups.

Did Sonakshi Change Her Religion After Marriage?

Did Sonakshi Change Her Religion After Marriage?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

When Sonakshi Sinha got married to Zaheer Iqbal on June 23, 2024, eyebrows were raised when her brothers Luv and Kush Sinha did not attend.

Zaheer Khan picks his 'player of the series' from Windies Tests

Zaheer Khan picks his 'player of the series' from Windies Tests

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

There was no 'Player of the Series' award for the two Tests between India and West Indies but former pacer Zaheer Khan reckons that had there been one, then Ravichandran Ashwin would have walked away with the honours.

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

Karnataka: Cow vigilantes kill man transporting cattle

Karnataka: Cow vigilantes kill man transporting cattle

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

According to sources, the incident took place on Friday night when the deceased identified as Idrees Pasha and his two associates Irfan and Syed Zaheer were transporting cattle.

Zaheer on why Mumbai Indians are struggling in UAE...

Zaheer on why Mumbai Indians are struggling in UAE...

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Mumbai Indians' director of cricket operations, Zaheer Khan said the failure of the team's middle-order in its last three IPL matches has put a lot of pressure on the defending champions.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

Ganguly clears air on Zaheer's appointment

Ganguly clears air on Zaheer's appointment

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

India's new bowling consultant Zaheer Khan will be offered a contract of 150 days per season, informed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Sourav Ganguly.

Pollard form is great sign for MI: Zaheer

Pollard form is great sign for MI: Zaheer

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The former India pace spearhead is happy how the team has shaped up in the four games so far, winning two convincingly and losing one to RCB in Super Over and other against CSK in the final over of the match.

Zaheer backs Dravid

Zaheer backs Dravid

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Runs may have dried up for Rahul Dravid but there is no dearth of support from his teammates including Zaheer Khan, who believes the right-hander is due for a big knock against Australia.

Zaheer rises in ICC rankings

Zaheer rises in ICC rankings

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The Indian left-arm seamer who played a lead role in India's victory over England in the second Test rose seven places to 12 in the latest Test bowling rankings.

Zaheer struggles as Brathwaite's fifty lifts WI 'A' on Day 1

Zaheer struggles as Brathwaite's fifty lifts WI 'A' on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Left-arm spinner Bhargav Bhatt took three wickets for India 'A' but opener Kraigg Brathwaite's patient half-century helped West Indies 'A' reach 283 for six in 90 overs after opting to bat on day one of the second unofficial four-day 'Test' in Shimoga.

Humble Zaheer finds place among India's best

Humble Zaheer finds place among India's best

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Zaheer Khan has placed himself in the league of best Indian bowlers when he completed the landmark 250-wickets in the first Test against Australia.

'Dhoni understood a long time ago that cricket is not everything'

'Dhoni understood a long time ago that cricket is not everything'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Cricket remains integral but "not everything" for MS Dhoni, says his former India teammate Zaheer Khan of the man with a penchant for catching the world off-guard and an eagerness to explore various avenues.

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

Shastri is head coach, Zaheer bowling coach, Dravid consultant

Shastri is head coach, Zaheer bowling coach, Dravid consultant

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The BCCI on Tuesday named Ravi Shastri as the new chief coach of the Indian cricket team with former fast bowling great Zaheer Khan being appointed the bowling coach for a period of two years.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Chappell tried to finish my career: Zaheer Khan

Chappell tried to finish my career: Zaheer Khan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

India's premier speedster Zaheer Khan revealed that Greg Chappell had told him back in 2005 that the fast bowler "would never play for India" till the time he would remain at the helm and termed the period under the Australian as the "darkest phase of Indian cricket".

Eight out of 10 times we would have chased 158: Zaheer

Eight out of 10 times we would have chased 158: Zaheer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Delhi Daredevils captain Zaheer Khan rued that his side failed to chase down a target of 158 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match and said they would have done it eight out of 10 times.

Zaheer was a bowler who could out-think the batsmen: Tendulkar

Zaheer was a bowler who could out-think the batsmen: Tendulkar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Iconic Sachin Tendulkar and limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni have led the bandwagon of former and current cricketers praising Zaheer Khan, who ended his international career on Thursday.

This is the most defensive Australian team: Zaheer

This is the most defensive Australian team: Zaheer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Zaheer Khan, the architect of India's morale-boosting draw in the first Test, could not help taking a dig at Ricky Ponting and his men; he dubbed them the most defensive Australian side he has come across.

Jaffer, Kumble, Zaheer in ODI team vs SA

Jaffer, Kumble, Zaheer in ODI team vs SA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Agarkar is to undergo a fitness test on Nov. 10, three days before the team's departure.

Make Zaheer India's pace bowling coach!

Make Zaheer India's pace bowling coach!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'It is easy to criticise the fast bowlers, but do they have the support they need to grow as bowlers? No!'

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

It has been a great journey made up of wonderful memories: Zaheer

It has been a great journey made up of wonderful memories: Zaheer

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Former India Pacer Zaheer Khan, who recently retired from international cricket, has said that he has achieved everything he wanted to in his career spanning 14 years and there was "no missing link" for him to regret.

IPL: Zaheer Khan, Shreyas Iyer help Delhi secure elusive win

IPL: Zaheer Khan, Shreyas Iyer help Delhi secure elusive win

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Delhi Daredevils beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in their Indian Premier League match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Tuesday.

The more I bowl, the better I get: Zaheer

The more I bowl, the better I get: Zaheer

Rediff.com27 May 2007

Despite four Indian batsmen scoring centuries, Zaheer Khan stole the show in Dhaka.

Sprint king Bolt challenges Yuvraj, Zaheer for a cricket match!

Sprint king Bolt challenges Yuvraj, Zaheer for a cricket match!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The fastest man on earth Usain Bolt is all set to make his date with India on Tuesday as he features in a friendly cricket match with India's star players Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan.

Delhi Daredevils to get Zaheer boost ahead of RCB tie

Delhi Daredevils to get Zaheer boost ahead of RCB tie

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Delhi Daredevils are expected to get a boost ahead of their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday with pacer Zaheer Khan.

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.