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Hardik not bowling a big blow for Mumbai Indians, India: Gavaskar

Hardik not bowling a big blow for Mumbai Indians, India: Gavaskar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels that swashbuckling all-rounder Hardik Pandya not bowling in the IPL is a 'big blow' for not just Mumbai Indians but also the T20 World Cup-bound Indian team.

Give Iyer permanent ODI slot at No. 4: Gavaskar

Give Iyer permanent ODI slot at No. 4: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar believes Shreyas Iyer is better suited for the number four spot in ODIs than Rishabh Pant and should be given a permanent slot in the Indian middle-order.

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan tests positive for COVID-19

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Former India cricketer and Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Chetan Chauhan tested positive for COVID-19.

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.

Lloyd joins anti-sledging crusade

Lloyd joins anti-sledging crusade

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The genial former West Indies captain called for stricter rules to curb the on-field menace.

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Praful Patel, said that he has absolutely no interest in holding any position in the national football body

Rohit-Virat averse to playing under each other's captaincy?

Rohit-Virat averse to playing under each other's captaincy?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'Two of your best players are not available for either of your series is really serious for India. They have been the mainstay of your Indian batting, and the board must find out where the problem is, if at all there is any, rather than its member tweeting that there might be a rift in the side. It is not good for the morale of the side and South Africa is a good team, especially when you are playing on good hard tracks. It's altogether different from playing in any part of the world. The wickets are different.'

Amazing Smith is Australia's new milestone man!

Amazing Smith is Australia's new milestone man!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Captain Steven Smith's domination reached new heights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground states Rajneesh Gupta

'Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on August 18'

'Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on August 18'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Senior Indian cricketers Kapil Dev, Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sunil Gavaskar have been invited for the ceremony said a PTI leader.

Gavaskar lauds Kohli for his terrific innings against Pakistan

Gavaskar lauds Kohli for his "terrific innings" against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on India captain Virat Kohli for his 57-run knock against arch-rivals Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match, saying it was a "terrific innings" under difficult circumstances.

Why Dhoni declined to inaugurate the 'Dhoni Pavilion'

Why Dhoni declined to inaugurate the 'Dhoni Pavilion'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is quintessentially a modest man and no wonder he has politely declined to inaugurate the pavilion named after him at the JSCA Stadium, ahead of India's third ODI against Australia.

Statistical Highlights Day 2

Statistical Highlights Day 2

Rediff.com12 Dec 2004

Long live the Little Master

Long live the Little Master

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Rediff.com readers wish the India batting maestro on his 53rd birthday.

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'

Should KL Rahul replace Shaw in playing XI?

Should KL Rahul replace Shaw in playing XI?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Sunil Gavaskar wants KL Rahul to open in place of an out-of-form Prithvi Shaw

Gavaskar meets Trump while on charity fund-raising trip to US

Gavaskar meets Trump while on charity fund-raising trip to US

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'Gavaskar utilised the time between the limited overs and the Test series of the West Indies tour in America to create awareness for the Heart to Heart foundation'

Kohli or Dhoni? Who has been most impactful this decade?

Kohli or Dhoni? Who has been most impactful this decade?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

While Gavaskar thinks it's Kohli, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden feels it is former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

'Dhoni needs to encourage the bowlers, make sure they aren't dispirited'

'Dhoni needs to encourage the bowlers, make sure they aren't dispirited'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Sunil Gavaskar feels that current limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni should go that extra mile to encourage a bowler when he is getting hit for runs.

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar believe that the T20 Mumbai League will benefit the youngsters in the city and also them give them an opportunity to catch the attention of the IPL teams.

'Bangladesh loss tough but no point having knee-jerk reactions'

'Bangladesh loss tough but no point having knee-jerk reactions'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has advised against knee-jerk reactions and said the decision should be left to Dhoni.

Statistical highlights, Day 1

Statistical highlights, Day 1

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

Hardik Pandya is the best captain of IPL 2022

Hardik Pandya is the best captain of IPL 2022

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Hardik Pandya garners praise as he guides GT to playoffs

'The Australian tour will be a hard one for Team India'

'The Australian tour will be a hard one for Team India'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has said though the Team India's upcoming Australian tour is likely to be a hard one, it would provide them a good exposure ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

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.

Don't know what's happening with Dhoni: Rohit

Don't know what's happening with Dhoni: Rohit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

During an Instagram chat with former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, Rohit Sharma said that he has 'no news about MS Dhoni'. In his typical tongue-in-cheek manner, Rohit said that anyone who wants to know about Dhoni should personally contact him.

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.

Mithali Raj: The first and biggest superstar of women's cricket

Mithali Raj: The first and biggest superstar of women's cricket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

In terms of longevity, Mithali Raj's 23-year-old international career is also awe-inspiring and rivals Sachin Tendukar's 24-year-run at the top of his game.

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The timing of Sunil Gavaskar's comments upset some of Shane Warne's legion of Indian fans, particularly his suggestion that the Australian's lifestyle had contributed to his early death.

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The two champion players will clash against each other in the opening game of the 'Unacademy Road Safety World Series'on March 7

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

India's footballers and cricketers -- both current and former -- reacted with shock after Goswami's demise. The versatile veteran, a former India football captain as well as a first-class cricketer, was 82.

Kohli hopes 100 Tests milestone will inspire many

Kohli hopes 100 Tests milestone will inspire many

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Basking in the glory of becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat Kohli said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats of the game in a gruelling international schedule.

'India clash is must-win for Pakistan'

'India clash is must-win for Pakistan'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Pakistan have lost two of their four games and are eighth in the tournament standings. Their only win came against hosts England and their match against Sri Lanka was washed out.

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

SUnil Gavaskar said that Pant has been playing intelligent cricket.

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'I don't think 'oh, I have done 534 films' or 'I have 40 years of experience behind me.'

Dravid's amazing feat

Dravid's amazing feat

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

Clarke joins Pietersen in IPL commentary panel

Clarke joins Pietersen in IPL commentary panel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke will be joining an elite panel commentators comprising Kevin Pietersen, Sunil Gavaskar for the upcoming 10th edition of Indian Premier League.

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

For the past 75 years, one of India's greatest all-rounder's name is repeatedly dragged whenever a batter wilfully tries to steal yards at non-striker's end and is legally run out.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

SEE: Rohit joins team in Melbourne ahead of 3rd Test

SEE: Rohit joins team in Melbourne ahead of 3rd Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Rohit was greeted warmly by batting coach Vikram Rathore and teammates Ravindra Jadeja among others on his arrival at the hotel.

The significance of the number 36 in Indian cricket

The significance of the number 36 in Indian cricket

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Last week, Team India roared into the final of the inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) following an emphatic 3-1 series win over England.