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Rohan Gavaskar, Stuart Binny join ICL

Rohan Gavaskar, Stuart Binny join ICL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

The ICL said both joined the rebel league a week ago and signed the contracts.

India's attitude and approach not right, says Gavaskar

India's attitude and approach not right, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday criticised the Indian cricketers for their lacklustre "approach and attitude" towards preparations and said this was precisely the reason behind the home team's disastrous performance in the ongoing Test series against England.

ICC rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal storms into top 10

ICC rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal storms into top 10

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has smashed 655 runs in four Tests against England with two fifties and as many centuries.

Put Zaheer through stringent fitness test: Gavaskar

Put Zaheer through stringent fitness test: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar wants India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan, who is going through a lean patch, to be put through 'stringent tests' to ascertain his fitness in the run-up to the first of the four-match Test series against England.

Gavaskar quits as ICC cricket panel chief

Gavaskar quits as ICC cricket panel chief

Rediff.com8 May 2008

India's Sunil Gavaskar has resigned as the International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricket committee chairman, the governing body said on Thursday. "Mr Gavaskar confirmed his decision to the ICC on Wednesday, a day after chairing this year's meeting in Dubai," an ICC statement said.

Gavaskar compares Sehwag to Richards

Gavaskar compares Sehwag to Richards

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Sunil Gavaskar wrote Virender Sehwag's 180 in the second Test against the West Indies reminded him of Viv Richards

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Sunil Gavaskar may be asked to step down as ICC cricket committee chairman due to a conflict of interests between his honorary post and paid role as a commentator.

India's Best 'Kar' XII: Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Wadekar, Vengsarkar...

India's Best 'Kar' XII: Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Wadekar, Vengsarkar...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Ajit Wadekar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Vijay Manjrekar and Eknath Solkar are among the 17 cricketers from Maharashtra who have the 'Kar' suffix in their surnames and have played Test cricket for India.

Gavaskar tells national selectors to watch more Ranji matches

Gavaskar tells national selectors to watch more Ranji matches

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar suggested that national selectors should watch more Ranji Trophy matches in order to have a better idea about the supply line of domestic cricket.

Win in Australia one of greatest in Indian cricket history: Gavaskar

Win in Australia one of greatest in Indian cricket history: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar said the Test series triumph in Australia last year ranks among the team's 'greatest wins' of all time and can be considered a golden chapter in the country's cricket history.

Tried to bat like I used to in my childhood: Gill

Tried to bat like I used to in my childhood: Gill

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

After his magnificent double hundred against England, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday said he had stopped enjoying his batting in pursuit of runs but going back to basics and making some technical changes helped him rediscover the joy in his craft.

Who Calls the Shots in CSK? MSD Or Rutu?

Who Calls the Shots in CSK? MSD Or Rutu?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Clips from CSK's first two matches show Dhoni actively involved in setting the field, leading to questions about Gaikwad's authority as the new leader.

Gavaskar is the greatest batsman, declares Sobers

Gavaskar is the greatest batsman, declares Sobers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The legendary Sir Garfield Sobers rated Sunil Gavaskar as the greatest batsman he's seen simply because of his stupendous success against bowling attacks he came up against, particularly the fearsome Caribbean pacers of the 1970s.

'Mumbai Did Everything To Help Prithvi Shaw'

'Mumbai Did Everything To Help Prithvi Shaw'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'We have done everything in our power to help him take his game to the next level and become a star player.'

Three or four players have played last Test: Gavaskar

Three or four players have played last Test: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says at least three senior cricketers may not be selected again for Tests after the disastrous Test series against Australia.

Gavaskar takes a dig at England team

Gavaskar takes a dig at England team

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar believes England's cricketers would have 'hit the panic button' and talked of leaving the series midway if similar riots had happened in India.

Gavaskar not to go to Pakistan

Gavaskar not to go to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

The former Test skipper will be in London commentating for Sky Sports.

India should show faith in Pujara, Rahane: Gavaskar

India should show faith in Pujara, Rahane: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane repaid the trust that was shown in them, adding it is easy to get excited by young talents but the team should continue showing faith in its senior players.

Lillee mocks Gavaskar on sledging

Lillee mocks Gavaskar on sledging

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Dennis Lillee said sledging has gone on since W.G. Grace's days and will go on forever.

Gavaskar to deliver Cowdrey Lecture

Gavaskar to deliver Cowdrey Lecture

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

The inaugural lecture in the series was delivered by Richie Benaud in 2001 and the second was by Barry Richards last year.

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Will Sai Sudarshan or Abhimanyu Easwaran bat at No. 3?

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Gavaskar, a revered opener during his playing days, said the 22-year-old Jaiswal has "the cricketing world at his feet".

ICC set to take action against Gavaskar

ICC set to take action against Gavaskar

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is all set to take action against it's Cricket Committee chairman Sunil Gavaskar for his outburst against match referee Mike Procter, who had slapped a three-Test ban on Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for racist abuse.

IPL GC to discuss Gavaskar's role in Kochi

IPL GC to discuss Gavaskar's role in Kochi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India says it was not aware of the Kochi consortium's 'links' with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was a member of the Indian Premier League's Governing Council before being ousted a few weeks ago. However, Gavaskar's alleged involvement in the whole process may just include another item in the agenda of the IPL Governing Council when it meets on Thursday in Nagpur to decide the Kochi team's fate.

Gavaskar on why Kohli's absence should not worry India

Gavaskar on why Kohli's absence should not worry India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

India need not lose sleep over Virat Kohli's absence in the last three Tests against Australia but Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will have to shoulder extra responsibilities, batting great Sunil Gavaskar said.

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

Dropping man of the match Kuldeep is unbelievable: Gavaskar

Dropping man of the match Kuldeep is unbelievable: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav's surprise exclusion from the playing XI in the second Test against Bangladesh drew a strong criticism from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Gavaskar wants Tendulkar to write his autobiograph

Gavaskar wants Tendulkar to write his autobiograph

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

The cricket legend said he would like to read little-known matters about the life and career of the batting ace.

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.

KKR not working for Sunil Narine?

KKR not working for Sunil Narine?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Former Windies skipper Daren Ganga believes a change of franchise might help Sunil Narine.

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Border reveals he has Parkinson's disease

SEE: Rohit, Sachin add spark to Ranji final

SEE: Rohit, Sachin add spark to Ranji final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Wankhede Stadium witnessed a gathering of cricketing royalty in the past two days

Jadeja is ready to lead CSK if Dhoni takes a break, says Gavaskar

Jadeja is ready to lead CSK if Dhoni takes a break, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar believes Ravindra Jadeja will be ready to take over the mantle of Chennai Super Kings' captaincy if the Mahendra Singh Dhoni decides to take a game or two off in IPL 2022.

Team India's surprise pick as batting coach!

Team India's surprise pick as batting coach!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Sitanshu Kotak, 52, is a longtime staff of the National Cricket Academy as its batting coach

Gavaskar critical of Team India's attitude towards practice

Gavaskar critical of Team India's attitude towards practice

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came down hard on Indian cricketers, who had skipped practice sessions during the ongoing Test series against Australia, saying they have not gone there for "sightseeing but to play cricket".

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

He would often cross the railway tracks next to the Wankhede stadium just to catch a glimpse of the top Mumbai players. Today, a stand at that very stadium bears his name.

Not one of Sachin's best innings: Gavaskar

Not one of Sachin's best innings: Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has praised Sachin Tendulkar for hanging on to anchor the Indian innings to a challenging total though he might not have played one of his best innings in the high-voltage World Cup semi-final clash against Pakistan at Mohali.

Gavaskar urges fans to keep faith in Dhoni's boys

Gavaskar urges fans to keep faith in Dhoni's boys

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

India's woeful performance notwithstanding, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged cricket fans to keep faith in the team.

Gavaskar says IBL will be an event to remember

Gavaskar says IBL will be an event to remember

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Mumbai Masters owner Sunil Gavaskar is waiting with bated breath to meet the world's No 1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei. He says it will be a "thrill" to watch the Malaysian in action in the inaugural Indian Badminton League.