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Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Champions Trophy: India leg of trophy tour concludes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

"The Trophy Tour has covered all eight participating nations during its global journey and, with the conclusion of India leg, it will now travel to its final stop in Pakistan," the ICC said in a statement on Monday.

Spotted: Sunil Gavaskar and Arun Lal

Spotted: Sunil Gavaskar and Arun Lal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Reader Rajesh Brid sent us these pictures from Mumbai.

'Cribbers Will Crib, But India Is the....'

'Cribbers Will Crib, But India Is the....'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

India's four-wicket win over New Zealand in Dubai cemented their status as a dominant force, adding another ICC title to their growing collection.

Sunil Gavaskar remembers his captain Ajit Wadekar

Sunil Gavaskar remembers his captain Ajit Wadekar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

My captain no more, but will always be with me, says Sunil Gavaskar

21-YO Reddy Delivers One of India's 'Greatest' Knocks

21-YO Reddy Delivers One of India's 'Greatest' Knocks

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on young Nitish Kumar Reddy, calling his maiden Test century on the third day of the Boxing Day match 'one of the greatest Test knocks ever'.

Spotted! Sunil Gavaskar in South Africa

Spotted! Sunil Gavaskar in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Reader Sudhindra Haribhat sent us a picture of Sunil Gavaskar from South Africa.

Fan Takes Rohit's Autograph, Ignores Sachin

Fan Takes Rohit's Autograph, Ignores Sachin

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Netizens were stunned that the child missed taking autographs of living legends Gavaskar -- the first batter to score 10,000 Test runs -- and Tendulkar -- the batter with the most number of Test runs and centuries.

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

After Hefty Fines, Has Rathi Learnt Lesson?

After Hefty Fines, Has Rathi Learnt Lesson?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Now that Digvesh Rathi's celebration has hit a sore note (book) he should focus more on taking wickets rather than accumulating fines.

Gavaskar explains his 'stupid' comment on Pant

Gavaskar explains his 'stupid' comment on Pant

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with Rishabh Pant's dismissal, labeling it a 'stupid' shot driven by ego.

Difficult to win now: Gavaskar on Aus's 333-run lead

Difficult to win now: Gavaskar on Aus's 333-run lead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Gavaskar emphasised that India shouldn't focus too far ahead on the target and should plan the chase according to the hours. He added that skipper Rohit Sharma's role in providing a solid start will be key.

Maha govt allots plot reclaimed from Gavaskar to Rahane

Maha govt allots plot reclaimed from Gavaskar to Rahane

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

This plot, allotted to Sunil Gavaskar Cricket Foundation Trust, was returned to the state government by the cricket legend in May 2022.

Relive nail-biting, epic Indo-Pak matches...

Relive nail-biting, epic Indo-Pak matches...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

"Expect nail-biting finishes, unforgettable sixes, and the kind of drama that keeps you glued to your seat.

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'

Sunil Gavaskar: From batting legend to BCCI boss

Sunil Gavaskar: From batting legend to BCCI boss

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The batting legend enjoyed a great career for 17 years. He is best-known for being a fearless opener against the mighty West Indian bowling attack that included Michael Holding, Joel Garner and the likes.

Sunil Gavaskar: From batting legend to BCCI supremo

Sunil Gavaskar: From batting legend to BCCI supremo

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The batting legend enjoyed a great career for 17 years. He is best-known for being a fearless opener against the mighty West Indian bowling attack that included Michael Holding, Joel Garner and the likes.

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'As a captain and a player, he never played for a draw, he always wanted to win.'

ICC rates SCG pitch...

ICC rates SCG pitch...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

What we seek is a good contest between bat and ball and pitches that are likely to produce a result.

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is the 15th player to go past the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket.

Did India Mismanage Bumrah's Workload?

Did India Mismanage Bumrah's Workload?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'When you have a bowler taking wickets consistently, it's understandable that you tend to overbowl him. I don't think we can blame the team management for this.'

Kohli getting out to same kind of bowling a concern: Gavaskar

Kohli getting out to same kind of bowling a concern: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's recurring dismissals due to an open-faced bat is a matter of concern as India aim to regain the Champions Trophy after 12 years, believes legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

'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.

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'I think we all want to remember Kohli as one of the greatest cricketers ever in the game and not as somebody who was fined'

What Did Gavaskar Tell Babar Azam?

What Did Gavaskar Tell Babar Azam?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Pakistan captain Babar Azam caught up with India's batting great Sunil Gavaskar in the US.

'Kohli is too good a player to be criticised'

'Kohli is too good a player to be criticised'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'It will be unfair to say that he is out of form on the basis of two innings. He has already scored a hundred in this series. How many players have got a hundred in the series?'

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit, who had missed the first Test, dropped down to the number six spot in the pink ball Test after KL Rahul excelled at the top in the series opener in his absence.

Gavaskar Turns 75! Wish The Legend

Gavaskar Turns 75! Wish The Legend

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

As Sunil Gavaskar touched another significant milestone in his life, turning 75 on Wednesday, there was an outpouring of good wishes for him

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Rediff.com25 May 2025

All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'It's not jabs anymore. Sunny is throwing haymakers over the top.'

Ashwin's Retirement Sends SM Into Spin

Ashwin's Retirement Sends SM Into Spin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Here's how fans reacted on social media...

Gavaskar Slams Rohit, Iyer...

Gavaskar Slams Rohit, Iyer...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'The dismissal of Mumbai's Test batters once again brought to the fore the perils of the all-out aggressive mode of batting that is nowadays thought of as being central to run-making.'

Gavaskar upset over snub for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation

Gavaskar upset over snub for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar expressed his displeasure after not being invited to present the trophy, named after him and Allan Border, to Australia following their victory over India in the high-voltage five-Test finale at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar will be back in action on a cricket field as he will feature in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), a six-team T20 competition, to be held later this year across three venues.

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Indian batters, with the exception of Yashasvi Jaiswal (84), faltered yet again to lose the match by 184 runs and trail 1-2 in the five-match series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence after BGT defeat

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence after BGT defeat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday termed his maiden tour of Australia a learning experience and vowed to come back stronger

Jurel To Replace Pant In Sydney Test?

Jurel To Replace Pant In Sydney Test?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant may be dropped for the final Test in the Border Gavaskar series.

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Harry Brook, the English middle-order batter, faced criticism after being dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy for the second consecutive time in the ongoing T20I series against India.