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'It is Sachin Puja after Durga Puja in Kolkata'

'It is Sachin Puja after Durga Puja in Kolkata'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Insisting that Tendulkar will be sorely missed in the Indian team, former selector Raja Venkat enlightens Harish Kotian why, despite such a long and successful career, the batting icon still believes in working hard in the nets and improving every day.

We have picked best possible team: Srikkanth

We have picked best possible team: Srikkanth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

After announcing the 15-member squad for the forthcoming World Cup, selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Monday said that the selectors have picked the best possible combination for the quadrennial event, to be held in the sub-continent from February 19 to April 2.

Srikkanth is new cricket selection panel chief

Srikkanth is new cricket selection panel chief

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Saturday became the new Chairman of the National Senior Cricket Selection Committee, replacing Dilip Vengsarkar at the helm of affiars.

Could all-rounder Binny be a good option at the World Cup?

Could all-rounder Binny be a good option at the World Cup?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Despite taking a career-best six for four in an ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka in June, Stuart Binny is, however, yet to win the confidence of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the team management. He was benched throughout the ODI series in England before being dropped for the recent controversy-ridden ODI series against the West Indies.

Was groupism reason for Team India's pathetic show in 2011?

Was groupism reason for Team India's pathetic show in 2011?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Recalling the planned move, former national selector Raja Venkat told PTI that the idea to elevate Kohli was prompted by a string of poor results during the tour of Australia at that time.

Which 15 players should India pick for World Cup?

Which 15 players should India pick for World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The two areas where India's team management and selectors need to do a lot of brainstorming are the No 4 slot and an extra fast bowler.

'I would prefer Karthik for World Cup'

'I would prefer Karthik for World Cup'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Former selector Raja Venkat, who was part of the committee which picked the victorious Indian team for the 2011 World Cup, says the current selectors are not doing things the right way.

Why India needs Dhoni in the 2019 World Cup

Why India needs Dhoni in the 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It is not only Dhoni's batting, but also his regular inputs during a game to bowlers and fielders that should work in the veteran's favour when it comes to the 2019 World Cup.