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'The Indian team is in good hands'

'The Indian team is in good hands'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.'

Thank God For The Oval!

Thank God For The Oval!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The ground brought sanity to the wild, soaring numbers for the batters in the series. The wicket had grass, and it made the batters struggle.

Gavaskar's foundation comes to aid of ailing hockey Olympian MP Singh

Gavaskar's foundation comes to aid of ailing hockey Olympian MP Singh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar's 'The CHAMPS Foundation', which has been helping a lot of sports personalities under financial distress for more than two decades, have come to the aid of ailing hockey Olympian Mohinder Pal Singh.

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.

Gavaskar criticised for comments

Gavaskar criticised for comments

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Former New Zealand captain John Reid has lambasted Sunil Gavaskar for his comments against white Match Referees and demanded an action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) against the Indian batting great.

'A Man For The Future'

'A Man For The Future'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

'He showed an awareness of what was required, which belied the fact that he was making his Test debut.'

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Meanwhile, the MCA's apex council decided to felicitate legendary batter and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday on July 10.

SEE: Rohit's Big Wankhede Moment

SEE: Rohit's Big Wankhede Moment

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Rohit Sharma was honoured with a stand named after him at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Too shy or egotistic- What's really wrong with Babar

Too shy or egotistic- What's really wrong with Babar

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Zaheer, who scored 100 first class centuries in his career said that Babar needed to sit down and talk to his seniors.

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

SC verdict will make things clear: Gavaskar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Preferring to play safe, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the whole IPL spot-fixing saga will become clear once the Supreme Court verdict is out in the open.

Happy Birthday, Sunny Gavaskar!

Happy Birthday, Sunny Gavaskar!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the former Test run-machine who turns 63 today.

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Yorkshire hasn't forgotten Vinod Kambli. He remains part of its rich cricketing folklore

Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket

Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in his illustrious career.

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'What you see with Hardik Pandya as a captain is a sense of comfort with the rest of the team.'

'Pant Will Score 100 Every Game If...'

'Pant Will Score 100 Every Game If...'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'He has all the shots -- reverse sweep, slog sweep, everything -- but the problem is that all these shots are high-risk shots.' 'With his defence, he will surely score runs every game if he faces 200 balls.'

What Is Sachin Praying For?

What Is Sachin Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Sachin Tendulkar performs Jal Abhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with thought process, respected good balls: Sachin Tendulkar

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Gavaskar feels that one should do the talking with the bat or ball rather than words.

IPL franchises promise support to BCCI chief Gavaskar

IPL franchises promise support to BCCI chief Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League pledged support to Sunil Gavaskar for a successful hosting of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, starting on April 16 in the United Arab Emirates.

Gavaskar defends Ponting

Gavaskar defends Ponting

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

"I don't think there is any problem with Ricky at all," said the former India captain.

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the T20 World Cup in June, saying the two senior players are not only the key batters but also terrific fielders in the Indian team.

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.

Gavaskar visits Jugraj

Gavaskar visits Jugraj

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

'You will recover fast and will play in the Olympics next year,' the cricket legend told the injured hockey ace.

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

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.

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The guy revises the record books every game. Rajneesh Gupta gives us the latest numbers on the Indian skipper's awesome exploits on the cricket field.

Will Kohli Shut Critics Up In Pakistan Game?

Will Kohli Shut Critics Up In Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'So whatever runs he might not have gotten (against Ireland), you know, he wants to score double the runs.'

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content. The statements being circulated are not my views and do not reflect my opinions in any way.'

Run-machine Kohli matches Gavaskar, Dravid in record books

Run-machine Kohli matches Gavaskar, Dravid in record books

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

India captain Virat Kohli struck his 15th Test century while opener Murali Vijay hit form and compiled a ton of his own to help India wrest control on Day 3 of the 4th Test in Mumbai on Saturday. Here are the statistical highlights from the third day's play of the fourth cricket Test played between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Gavaskar banks on players' performance in T20 World Cup

Gavaskar banks on players' performance in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A mentor can only help as much because it is the players who will have to go out there and perform the "actual task", the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said on the appointment of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Indian team mentor for the T20 World Cup.

Tendulkar surpasses Gavaskar

Tendulkar surpasses Gavaskar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The batting ace overtook Sunil Gavaskar as India's highest run-scorer by getting to 10,123 runs in his 123rd Test.

Gavaskar slams rotation of players

Gavaskar slams rotation of players

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday slammed the proposed rotation of the top-order batsmen in the Indian team in the cricket tri-series in Australia, saying that it suggested that the players are unfit.

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Why Gavaskar can't praise Rahane's captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Gavaskar was impressed with Rahane's field placements

Shubman Gill vows to turn things around

Shubman Gill vows to turn things around

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill says the need to put up a big first innings total has been the talking point among his team's batters

'We Want Bumrah To Play All 5 Tests'

'We Want Bumrah To Play All 5 Tests'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'He is your battering ram.' 'If you are not going to play him for all five Tests, then you reduce your chances of taking all 20 wickets.'

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavskar says the BCCI's appeal for quarantine relaxation of its players ahead of the fourth Test is justified

Yusuf's omission surprises Gavaskar

Yusuf's omission surprises Gavaskar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is surprised at all-rounder Yusuf Pathan's omission from the Indian squad for the first two one-dayers against Australia. Gavaskar said that Yusuf's selection would have given a better balance to the Indian side.

When biscuits followed Gavaskar on Caribbean tour!

When biscuits followed Gavaskar on Caribbean tour!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Sunil Gavaskar is known for his impregnable defence against the all-time-great West Indies pace battery, but the former opening batsman, who turned 67 on Sunday, had a weakness - glucose biscuits from Amchi Mumbai. This was revealed by his younger sister Nutan at a function organised to mark his birthday by the Legends Club at the Cricket Club of India. "He used to like those biscuits...Parle G gluco biscuits. West Indies was a long way off and (it was a) long tour, so he would like to have those biscuits for his tea or coffee, so whoever was travelling there, we would try and send those packets of biscuits for him," Nutan Gavaskar told reporters.

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal enhanced his reputation as an all-conditions opener with a gutsy hundred on a tough pitch before Washington Sundar's whirlwind fifty allowed India to set a record 374-run target for England on an absorbing Day 3 of the final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai

Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Under-pressure to quit his post as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday met ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed in Dubai.