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Centurion Iyer keen to 'stay in the moment'

Centurion Iyer keen to 'stay in the moment'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Neither does Shreyas Iyer wants to harp on the past nor is he keen to fret about what the future has in store for him. He just wants to "stay in the moment" and seize the day, as the illustrious Sunil Gavaskar advised him while giving the India cap.

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan critical

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan critical

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The health condition of former India opener Chetan Chauhan, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, has worsened after he developed multi-organ failure and he is now on ventilator support at a medical facility in Gurugram.

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

To celebrate India's glorious World Cup win on June 25, 1983, Paymentz launch The 1983 World Cup Opus exactly 39 years later.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

Anushka slams Sunny

Anushka slams Sunny

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'It's 2020 and things still don't change for me. When will I stop getting dragged into cricket and stop being used to pass sweeping statements?' Anu asked.

Gavaskar recalls how Sobers helped him keep place in side

Gavaskar recalls how Sobers helped him "keep place in side"

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The legendary batsman made his Test debut on March 6, 1971 against the West Indies, a series which India won. He then went on to become the first batsman to score 10,000 Test runs.

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'That's the beauty of Mumbai cricket. Nobody interferes with the running of the cricket, only the cricketers are allowed to run the cricket.'

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on November 13, 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them. Here, Sourav Ganguly salutes inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.

Azharuddin's mantra to thrive on rank turners

Azharuddin's mantra to thrive on rank turners

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Azharuddin suggested that wearing shoes with rubber soles could be a better option than the ones having spikes.

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The advantage teams have had batting second in the just-concluded T20 World Cup is something the ICC can look into to ensure a level-playing field, Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar said on Monday.

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Lunch date with the legend!' DK posted on his Facebook page.

Krunal's captaincy journey: From support to leading LSG in crucial IPL matches

Krunal's captaincy journey: From support to leading LSG in crucial IPL matches

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Krunal took over LSG captaincy after KL Rahul pulled out because of an injury with five matches remaining in the league phase.

'Expectations Hurt', says Rahul Tewatia

'Expectations Hurt', says Rahul Tewatia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Rahul Tewatia seemed disappointed after not being named in the Indian squad for the tour of Ireland, comprising two T20Is to be played on June 26 and 28 in Dublin.

Is Dhoni more popular than Tendulkar, Kohli?

Is Dhoni more popular than Tendulkar, Kohli?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar says two-time World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity in cricket-crazy India India exceeds that of the great Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

Report Card: Jaiswal 10/10, Ashwin 9/10, Jurel 9/10

Report Card: Jaiswal 10/10, Ashwin 9/10, Jurel 9/10

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

How India's players fared in the England series.

KL Rahul could play finishers' role for LSG: Gavaskar

KL Rahul could play finishers' role for LSG: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Former Indian captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes captain KL Rahul can play the finishers' role for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022.

Sunny's Advice For Struggling SKY

Sunny's Advice For Struggling SKY

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Gavaskar said it is difficult to find faults in a batter who has been dismissed off the first ball thrice

Pant among Top 10 Indian Batsmen...

Pant among Top 10 Indian Batsmen...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Telegraph's Chief Cricket Writer Scyld Berry has picked Rishabh Pant alongside greats like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendukar, Gundappa Vishwanath and Rahul Dravid.

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'Doubtless he was the greatest opener of his era; and also one of the greatest in the history of cricket.'

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.'

India needs a Ben Stokes type cricketer: Hussain

India needs a Ben Stokes type cricketer: Hussain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India's lack of success away from home in Test cricket is down to lack of a seam-bowling all-rounder like England's Ben Stokes.

Anushka joins Kohli on his special day

Anushka joins Kohli on his special day

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli was joined by wife Anushka Sharma as the star India batter was felicitated for reaching the milestone of 100 Test matches, in Mohali on Friday.

'Poor pitch made Indore Test bit of a lottery'

'Poor pitch made Indore Test bit of a lottery'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has come down hard on the pitches for the first three Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani was one of the most recognised English voices of the 1980s.

'Reason for Sarfaraz's non-inclusion in Indian team not cricketing one'

'Reason for Sarfaraz's non-inclusion in Indian team not cricketing one'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'The angry reactions are understandable but I can tell you with some degree of certainty that the reason behind Sarfaraz getting ignored time and again is not just cricketing one. There are multiple reasons for which he hasn't been considered.'

'What Should Sarfaraz Do?'!!

'What Should Sarfaraz Do?'!!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

'If you look at his numbers in the past 3 years, he's head and shoulders above the rest.'

Rahul can be groomed as a future India captain: Gavaskar

Rahul can be groomed as a future India captain: Gavaskar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar feels K L Rahul is captaincy material and should be groomed as a future leader of the Indian cricket team. Gavaskar made the comments after Virat Kohli announced that he would step down from T20 captaincy after the World Cup.

Gavaskar, Ponting call for Rohit's inclusion

Gavaskar, Ponting call for Rohit's inclusion

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Indian openers Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal looked clueless against the Australian attack in both the innings.

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Even as a commentator, Bedi continued to rail against spinners with dodgy bowling action and called chucking a bigger threat than illegal betting.

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

As Pujara gears up to play his 100th Test, here's a look at the list of the 12 cricketers who are a part of the 100 Tests club in India.

Father reveals Root practiced batting on one leg to achieve balance

Father reveals Root practiced batting on one leg to achieve balance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Giving an account of Root's dedication towards become one of the best in the world, his father spoke about his preparation, especially during the pandemic.

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Have RCB Won The IPL?

Have RCB Won The IPL?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Anyone watching the scenes in the Royal Challengers Bangalore dressing room after they beat the Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets and 5 balls to spare at the Wankhede stadium on Tuesday night would have thought RCB had finally laid their hands on IPL silverware!

Gavaskar slams umpiring standards in IPL

Gavaskar slams umpiring standards in IPL

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar slammed the standard of umpiring in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram among bowlers -- embellished modern cricket and globalised the game, asserts Ayaz Memon who has observed the cricketing colossus from the day he made his Test debut in November 1989.

Gavaskar, Pujara contribute in fight against COVID-19

Gavaskar, Pujara contribute in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Pujara, on his part, thanked all the front-line warriors including doctors, para medical staff, and police, who are doing selfless service at this critical juncture.

'The next big thing' in Indian cricket?

'The next big thing' in Indian cricket?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Anybody who plays the way he did...it is very attractive batting that he has, the shots that he has.'

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Spurred by Chirag Jani's a five-wicket haul, defending champions Saurashtra scripted their first knockout win of the season with a 238-run thrashing of Vidarbha on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Sunday.

When Cricket Met Bollywood

When Cricket Met Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who plays Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's '83, based on India's triumphant campaign to win the 1983 World Cup, and members of that history-making team teamed up to promote '83.

Another feather in Gavaskar's cap

Another feather in Gavaskar's cap

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Sports legend Sunil Gavaskar on October 15 inaugurated a cricket field in Louisville, Kentucky , making the facility the first outside India to be named after an Indian player.