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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

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals struggled in IPL 2025, managing just three wins out of 13 matches to be placed ninth out of 10 teams.

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Joe Root now finds himself second only to Tendulkar in the list of all-time Test run-getters as he reflected on the Indian maestro's legacy his own journey as a youngster inspired by the Indian icon.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's finest Test batters, called time on his illustrious career on Sunday.

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Some people consider Indian cricket their personal fiefdom: Gambhir

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

Are Rajasthan Royals Being Defensive?

Are Rajasthan Royals Being Defensive?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

In an attempt to ease fans' worries, the franchise has released a skit on their social media handles as a reminder of how the team lifted the trophy in the inaugural season with a young squad.

Rahul Dravid's take on why Indian batters don't bowl

Rahul Dravid's take on why Indian batters don't bowl

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Indian cricket team think-tank's urge to play more all-rounders in recent years has got a lot to do with the current crop of top-order batters not rolling their arms over unlike some of their illustrious seniors from the bygone era.

IPL PIX: Two legends meet up in Jaipur!

IPL PIX: Two legends meet up in Jaipur!

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Rahul Dravid, now the head coach of Rajasthan Royals, and Sunil Gavaskar, who is part of the star-studded IPL 2025 commentary panel, bumped into each other on Thursday, ahead of the IPL match in Jaipur.

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'

Won't be easy for Kohli, Rohit to play 2027 World Cup: Ganguly

Won't be easy for Kohli, Rohit to play 2027 World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

It won't be easy for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain fit and find a place in India's ODI World Cup squad in 2027, said former captain Sourav Ganguly.

1st Test: Ganguly predicts 4 centurions

1st Test: Ganguly predicts 4 centurions

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly found themselves reliving old memories - this time from the sidelines.

When VVS Laxman recommended Suryavanshi to Dravid

When VVS Laxman recommended Suryavanshi to Dravid

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Dravid, ever the craftsman, took Vaibhav under his wing. "He's an exciting talent," Dravid had said, "but part of our job is to groom him -- let him feel the environment, not throw him in too soon."

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli is the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh.

Rollicking Gill Joins League of Legends

Rollicking Gill Joins League of Legends

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

After a brilliant 269 in 387 balls in the first innings, Gill was dismissed for an entertaining 161 off 162 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 99.38.

'Gambhir is doing well, don't criticise him'

'Gambhir is doing well, don't criticise him'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Yograj also spoke of his son Yuvraj's reaction to captain Shubman Gill's blistering performance with the bat, which steered India to its first Test win at Edgbaston.

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.

Nitish Rana reveals Dravid's game-changing pep talk

Nitish Rana reveals Dravid's game-changing pep talk

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Struggling with poor form and fitness, Rana had even missed practice the day before the match, but Dravid's belief in him reignited his confidence.

5 Learnings For India From England Tests

5 Learnings For India From England Tests

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.

Will Samson be back soon? Here's what coach said..

Will Samson be back soon? Here's what coach said..

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals monitoring Samson's side strain on daily basis: Rahul Dravid

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Pant also matched India's veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane, who was the last vice-captain to smash a century in each innings, doing so against South Africa in New Delhi, in 2015.

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.

Rahul Dravid: Team India's firewall

Rahul Dravid: Team India's firewall

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

If there is an Indian player who has made an impact in an otherwise vapid show in England thus far, it is Rahul Dravid.

Rahul Dravid turns 45! Tendulkar, Laxman tweet wishes

Rahul Dravid turns 45! Tendulkar, Laxman tweet wishes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Obviously, Twitter was abuzz and #HappyBirthdayDravid was the top trending topic.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

'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.

Rahul Dravid's father passes away

Rahul Dravid's father passes away

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Former India captain Rahul Dravid's father Sharad passed away at his Indiranagar residence in Bangalore at 1615 IST on Wednesday. He was 79 years old.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

Sudharsan trains hard in the nets as he gets set for Test debut

Sudharsan trains hard in the nets as he gets set for Test debut

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Team India's No 3 spot, associated with resilience and consistency in tough overseas conditions, may soon have a new occupant in Sai Sudharsan.

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board has sacked its data analysts, Freddie Wilde and Nathan Leamon, weeks ahead of the Test series against India, as head coach Brendon McCullum wants to put more emphasis on gut feeling and intuition.

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.

Is THIS the reason Rajasthan Royals are collapsing?

Is THIS the reason Rajasthan Royals are collapsing?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged concerns about the team's death bowling performance in the ongoing IPL but expressed confidence in their ability to improve execution in upcoming matches.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.

Will Kohli, Rohit lose BCCI Grade A+ contract?

Will Kohli, Rohit lose BCCI Grade A+ contract?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's grade A+ contract will continue despite their retirement: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

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.'