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Should India bring in Ashwin and Vihari for 4th Test?

Should India bring in Ashwin and Vihari for 4th Test?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the fourth Test against England?

Chandrakant Pandit named as new Mumbai coach

Chandrakant Pandit named as new Mumbai coach

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Former India wicketkeeper Chandrakant Pandit was chosen as the coach of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team.

Congress wants 'star-power' for Lok Sabha polls

Congress wants 'star-power' for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

With an eye on Lok Sabha polls, the Congress in Maharashtra is trying to rope in celebrities like superstar Shah Rukh Khan, former cricket captain Dilip Vengsarkar and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kisen to boost its electoral fortunes.

'I will never forget Yashpal'

'I will never forget Yashpal'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'The two of us got together and we put on a partnership of more than 300, it was amazing.'

'Sachin's feat of hundred tons unlikely to be matched'

'Sachin's feat of hundred tons unlikely to be matched'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Former cricketing greats laud batting ace Sachin Tendulkar on his feat of hundred centuries in international cricket.

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

There remains a big question mark over who will be India's No.4 in the World Cup.

Kohli, Root bag top honours; Ashwin leading bowler

Kohli, Root bag top honours; Ashwin leading bowler

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Star India batsman Virat Kohli was on Monday named Ceat T20 Player of the Year while former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at a glittering function attended by several past and present players in Mumbai. England batsman Joe Root was named as the Ceat International Cricketer of the Year as well as International Batsman of the Year. India off-spinner R Ashwin won the Ceat International Bowler of the Year award while Rohit Sharma was named as the Indian Cricketer of the Year. Kohli has been in the form of his life in the shortest format recently as he was named as Player-of-the-Tournament in the World T20 held in India earlier this year and won the orange cap for amassing the most runs of 973 in 16 matches in the just-concluded IPL-9.

Curator Nadim Memon gets pitch perfect

Curator Nadim Memon gets pitch perfect

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Well-known curator Nadim Memon's commemorative book Memon's Midas Moments encompasses his path-breaking work on maidans in Mumbai and the various cricket pitches he has laid for international cricket matches.

Ishant-Zaheer pair will be formidable in England

Ishant-Zaheer pair will be formidable in England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Pacer Ishant Sharma's return to form on the tour of the West Indies is good news for India, says former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, as he and Zaheer Khan "will form a formidable pair" in the upcoming Test series against England, starting later this month.

'Focused, passionate, disciplined Rahane has come of age'

'Focused, passionate, disciplined Rahane has come of age'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Former captain and ex-chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar said that Rahane has come of age.

BCCI officials welcome SC verdict, lifeline for lot of them

BCCI officials welcome SC verdict, lifeline for lot of them

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

While some of the veterans like Niranjan Shah are happy even though it won't make much of a difference for them, the likes of Dilip Vengsarkar welcomed the move as it gives him an opportunity to be in the BCCI once he is through with his cooling off period.

'Yuvraj and Yusuf's form crucial for India at WC'

'Yuvraj and Yusuf's form crucial for India at WC'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

India have the combination to lift their first ODI World Cup trophy in 28 years but the form of temperamental batsman Yuvraj Singh and explosive all-rounder Yusuf Pathan will prove decisive, says 1983 World Cup winning team's member Dilip Vengsarkar.

Twenty20 World Cup trophy unveiled

Twenty20 World Cup trophy unveiled

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Former Indian cricket captain and ICC ambassador Dilip Vengsarkar on Monday unveiled the trophy of Twenty20 World Cup 2009 in Mumbai.

Noted Mumbai coach Vasu Paranjape passes away

Noted Mumbai coach Vasu Paranjape passes away

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

On behalf of the Apex Council members of MCA, all the member clubs as also the cricketing fraternity we condole his demise," secretary Sanjay Naik and joint secretary.

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers you need to know about Virat Kohli in Test cricket.

'Team India is quite capable of retaining the World Cup title'

'Team India is quite capable of retaining the World Cup title'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

India's not-so-impressive record Down Under might not place them as favourites to win the 2015 World Cup but former captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Dilip Vengsarkar have strong hopes of the Men in Blue defending the title.

PICS: Iyer, Saha put India in command against New Zealand

PICS: Iyer, Saha put India in command against New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Images from Day 4 in the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park in Kanpur, on Sunday.

MCA curator Naik withdraws complaint against Shastri

MCA curator Naik withdraws complaint against Shastri

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Nearly ten days after the pitch controversy, Wankhede curator Sudhir Naik withdrew his complaint against Team India Director Ravi Shastri on Sunday.

Team selection over phone

Team selection over phone

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Another controversy surrounded Chief Selector Dilip Vengsarkar on Wednesday night following reports that he had been directed to select India's team for the third cricket Test against Pakistan after discussions over telephone, a move he says has humiliated him

'In the evening, our dressing room was like a hospital'

'In the evening, our dressing room was like a hospital'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'The West Indies' pace battery was lethal.' 'Watching Gavaskar, Gaekwad, Amarnath and Vengsarkar play against those bowlers I learnt so much.' 'Everybody was getting hit.' 'Someone got hit on the fingers, someone on the chest, someone on the face, but they all showed guts.'

Borde ready to replace Dilip

Borde ready to replace Dilip

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Front-runner to replace Dilip Vengsarkar as the chief selector in case the incumbent steps down from the post, former captain Chandu Borde on Monday indicated he was not averse to the idea if BCCI approaches him.

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) left no stone unturned to make the occasion a memorable one.

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Dilip Vengsarkar and Mohammad Azharuddin took a lap around the 'Mecca of Indian cricket'

Ishant Sharma not to fly to South Africa

Ishant Sharma not to fly to South Africa

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Delhi paceman Ishant Sharma was earlier asked to join the Indian cricket team in South Africa on Wednesday.

Laxman disappointed at exclusion

Laxman disappointed at exclusion

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The Hyderabadi batsman says he is full fit and was expecting a call-up to the ODI team for the tour of South Africa.

BCCI invites applications for MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda's replacements

BCCI invites applications for MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda's replacements

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Along with the senior selection committee, the entire women's selection panel will be overhauled

Sehwag asked to curb his aggression

Sehwag asked to curb his aggression

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has asked struggling opening batsman Virender Sehwag to curb his attacking instincts and focus on consistency.

'Yashpal didn't get credit for '83 win'

'Yashpal didn't get credit for '83 win'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'He was the one who set the agenda for the 1983 World Cup win with 89 in the first match against the West Indies, then top-scoring with 40 in the crucial match against Australia when we had to qualify for the semi-finals.' 'He played another brilliant innings of 61 against England in the semi-finals.'

'Domestic performers will be rewarded'

'Domestic performers will be rewarded'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

National selection committee chairman said the players doing well in domestic cricket will be considered for selection to the Indian team.

'Domestic performers will be rewarded'

'Domestic performers will be rewarded'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

National selection committee chairman said the players doing well in domestic cricket will be considered for selection to the Indian team.

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Take Norma Godinho's quiz to find out just how much you know about sport.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

According to sources at CAB, the security clearance did not come a day ahead of the historic match between India and Bangladesh in Kolkata.

ICC rankings: After topping ODI list, Kohli is now No 1 Test batsman

ICC rankings: After topping ODI list, Kohli is now No 1 Test batsman

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

He is the first Indian player since Sachin Tendulkar in June 2011 to lead the rankings and ends Steve Smith's 32-month spell at the top.

Sharad Pawar re-elected Mumbai Cricket Association president

Sharad Pawar re-elected Mumbai Cricket Association president

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Contesting on behalf of the BJP-backed Pawar-Bal Mahaddalkar group, Pawar beat the Shiv Sena-backed 'Cricket First' group's candidate Vijay Patil by 176-142 votes.

11/10/2019: A day of records for Kohli

11/10/2019: A day of records for Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The major records established by Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa in Pune, on Friday.

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

On December 17, 1988, former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin blasted his way to a 62-ball-100, then the fastest hundred in 50-over cricket.

To be alive is bliss but to have watched Sachin play is heaven

To be alive is bliss but to have watched Sachin play is heaven

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The impact of Sachin Tendulkar on cricket, India and Indians is unparalleled. Shreekant Sambrani on what made the Mumbai Maestro the greatest pan-Indian hero of modern times.

'Yashpal won us the 1983 World Cup semi-final'

'Yashpal won us the 1983 World Cup semi-final'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

India's cricket fraternity was in shock and disbelief as it mourned the death of 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma on Tuesday, paying glowing tributes to the former batsman with his teammates from that historic triumph breaking down while remembering him.

Sachin Tendulkar receives award for fastest ton

Sachin Tendulkar receives award for fastest ton

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Senior cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who played a crucial role in Mumbai's conquest of their 40th Ranji Trophy title this season, on Wednesday received award for striking the fastest century in the national championship at the annual awards function of Mumbai Cricket Association.