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Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

Ganguly makes huge prediction about Kohli ahead of his 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Kohli and Ganguly have endured a rocky past few months during which they were at opposite ends over the former's captaincy tenure coming to an end.

First Look: Cricket legend Gavaskar meets Prime Minister Modi

First Look: Cricket legend Gavaskar meets Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Rajya Sabha member and celebrated batsman Sachin Tendulkar and spin legend Anil Kumble are among those who have called on the Indian Prime Minister.

'We even pulled Kapil's leg'

'We even pulled Kapil's leg'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'England were going great guns when Kapil threw the ball to Jimmy and then to me.'

Special: The Indian Test centurions at Lord's

Special: The Indian Test centurions at Lord's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

India has played 16 Tests at the venue, but it's not been a happy hunting ground. Individual Indian records, however, are impressive. Rediff.com presents the Indians who scored a century at Lord's.

'Don't Pamper The Players!'

'Don't Pamper The Players!'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

'You play the whole season of IPL, travel from one place to other. You don't get tired then?' 'Is there no workload? Only when you play for India, especially when you have to tour a non-glamorous country, do you remember workload?'

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

When Google CEO met Sachin Tendulkar

When Google CEO met Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Pichai admitted of dreaming of being a cricketer during his growing up years

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.'

Fixing can't be totally controlled: Gavaskar

Fixing can't be totally controlled: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Gavaskar's comments came in the wake of accusations that players and officials of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) have been involved in match-fixing

We might see Kohli from 2016 in IPL 2022: Gavaskar

We might see Kohli from 2016 in IPL 2022: Gavaskar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

With the change in leadership at Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022 might get to see the Virat Kohli from the 2016 season when he amassed over 900 runs, reckons former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.

Gavaskar is interim BCCI chief; IPL 7 to go on as scheduled

Gavaskar is interim BCCI chief; IPL 7 to go on as scheduled

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court, on Friday, suspended N Srinivasan from the Board of Control for Cricket in India and all its activities, and ordered former India captain Sunil Gavaskar to take over as interim president.

Gavaskar makes Ranji debut... as commentator with son Rohan

Gavaskar makes Ranji debut... as commentator with son Rohan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

After nearly two decades of commentating on international games Sunil Gavaskar finally got his first chance in India's premier domestic competition - Ranji Trophy cricket. But for all the cricketing fans in the country, the icing on the cake was to see the batting legend doing commentary with his son, during the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Mumbai and Maharashtra at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday.

Why Tendulkar won't be part of Road Safety World Series

Why Tendulkar won't be part of Road Safety World Series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Sachin Tendulkar, who led India Legends to title victory in the inaugural edition of the Road Safety World Series, will not be taking part in its second season.

'This is what little complacency and overconfidence can do'

'This is what little complacency and overconfidence can do'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

As India lost the third Test to Australia, former coach Ravi Shastri slammed the team, stating overconfidence cost them the match in Indore.

Arjun Tendulkar likely to play for Goa next season

Arjun Tendulkar likely to play for Goa next season

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

For Tendulkar, the biggest disappointment has been getting dropped from the Mumbai squad this season without being given a chance to prove his mettle.

'If India does not win this T20 WC...'

'If India does not win this T20 WC...'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'The old saying, 'If you fail to prepare then prepare to fail' will not apply to this Indian team as, apart from these games in Australia, they also played six T20 matches at home and won four out of those to show that they are tuning in nicely for the big event.'

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests

BCCI commentators: Gavaskar & Co will have to sign undertakings

BCCI commentators: Gavaskar & Co will have to sign undertakings

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar along with other enlisted in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's panel of commentators will have to sign an undertaking that they don't have any 'Conflict of Interest' as per the recommendations by the Lodha Panel.

How Batters Can Deal With Umran Malik's Pace

How Batters Can Deal With Umran Malik's Pace

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Sunil Gavaskar quipped the best way to deal with Umran's pace is: 'Take a single and go to the non-striker's end'.

Why I think Sunny Paaji should retire as commentator

Why I think Sunny Paaji should retire as commentator

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'Ramchandra Guha has sent down an express delivery at Sunil Gavaskar, the great batsman who seldom wore a helmet while facing the fastest of fast bowlers.' 'Gavaskar may have easily ducked the delivery and Guha would have receded in solitude.' 'But by hitting back at Guha, Gavaskar may have started a barrage of unplayable deliveries,' says Sudhir Bisht about his cricketing hero.

Gavaskar tears into Kohli over lack of messages remark

Gavaskar tears into Kohli over lack of messages remark

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

But Gavaskar's sharp wit and sarcasm was evident from what he said next about what exactly was Kohli expecting.

Dhawan, Iyer rise in ICC ODI rankings

Dhawan, Iyer rise in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Senior India batter Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday moved up a place to joint 13th spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings on the back of his match-winning knock against the West Indies in the first ODI.

Gavaskar drops big hint regarding IPL 2020

Gavaskar drops big hint regarding IPL 2020

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Sunil Gavaskar feels that once the Australia government has now formally announced that 25 per cent crowd can turn up for sporting events, a World T20 in October looks more imminent than IPL.

Top Performer: Milestone Man Sanju Samson

Top Performer: Milestone Man Sanju Samson

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Samson found the boundaries at ease almost every over. There was the well-timed drive through the covers, smashes to the boundary over the infield and shots on the on side.

Narrow escape for Gavaskar, Manjrekar at Lucknow's new stadium

Narrow escape for Gavaskar, Manjrekar at Lucknow's new stadium

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Former India players Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Manjrekar on Tuesday escaped unhurt after one of the glass doors of the commentary box at the newly-built Ekana Stadium shattered into pieces just as the duo were entering the enclosure.

'I have not seen a better opening batsman than Gavaskar'

'I have not seen a better opening batsman than Gavaskar'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has said that ex-captain Sunil Gavaskar remains the best opener he has seen in world cricket.

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Great players have the knack of conquering the odds, and on Sunday Kohli crossed a major hurdle with the fighting spirit of a champion.

Gavaskar highlights a flaw in Virat Kohli's batting

Gavaskar highlights a flaw in Virat Kohli's batting

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'It seemed Kohli was looking to reach for the ball, trying to play the ball early'

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

That win gave us something no other victory ever would: It gave a young nation hope. It gave us the will to dream, notes Abhishek Mande Bhot.

Is Ashwin being punished for being outspoken?

Is Ashwin being punished for being outspoken?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'That's Indian cricket. Different rules for different people. If you don't believe me,' Sunil Gavaskar wrote, 'ask Ravi Ashwin and T Natarajan.'

Angry Kohli fans slam Gavaskar

Angry Kohli fans slam Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is facing the heat on social media for his comments on Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma.

Day 3 and the Numbers Belong to India

Day 3 and the Numbers Belong to India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

It will be impossible to replace Tendulkar: Dravid

It will be impossible to replace Tendulkar: Dravid

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Former captain Rahul Dravid said it will be impossible to replace Sachin Tendulkar once the senior India batsman retires from international cricket but added the game will go on.

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Anil Kumble is happy that KKR leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy is back in his element having sorted his technical issues.

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.

'Pant hasn't learned from his previous three dismissals'

'Pant hasn't learned from his previous three dismissals'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has questioned Rishabh Pant's shot selection, saying it is "not a good sign" that the Indian stumper has repeatedly fallen into the outside the off-stump trap in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa.

Karthik sorry for making sexist remark

Karthik sorry for making sexist remark

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

'I am really sorry that it shouldn't happen again. I got a lot of stick from my wife and my mum for saying that'.

Dravid will bring his work ethic with him: Gavaskar

Dravid will bring his work ethic with him: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Gavaskar said in the remaining two matches, Dravid can assess a few things for outlining his future plans.

Rohit shadow bats as Smith watches

Rohit shadow bats as Smith watches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

With Smith at the non-striker's end during the Australian second innings at the Gabba, Rohit decided to do some shadow batting at the crease.

'KL Rahul is a 360-degree batter'

'KL Rahul is a 360-degree batter'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

KL Rahul is the second highest run-getter so far this season, just behind Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler.