All stories by Harish Kotian
Should Pujara, Rahane Be Recalled For Australia Tour?
Rediff.com19 hours ago'They need batters who can bat out a full session in Australia.' 'You have seniors like Pujara and Rahane, who are scoring runs in domestic cricket. They have experience of Australian conditions too.' 'They should be given a chance to make a comeback, no harm in trying especially when your batting line-up is not even lasting a full session.'
The Big Mistakes Which Cost India
Rediff.com1 days agoPoor batting, poor leadership, clueless coaches...
Report Card: Kohli 1/10, Rohit 1/10, Ashwin 1/10
Rediff.com1 days agoFor India, the biggest disappointment was the poor showing of their senior most players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.
IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released
Rediff.com4 days agoHeinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.
Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!
Rediff.com5 days agoShreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.
Will India Play 4 Spinners In Mumbai?
Rediff.com6 days agoNew Zealand can become only the second team to inflict a series whitewash on India in their backyard.
Is It Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Ashwin?
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024Rohit has managed just one half-century in his last eight innings in which he has tallied 104 runs. Kohli's freefall in Test cricket continues. He has fallen to spin three times in the first two Tests. Ashwin, usually, dominant at home, managed just six wickets in the first two Tests at an average of 43.
Can This India Team Beat Australia???
Rediff.com26 Oct 2024India's batting is a major concern with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling for runs ahead of the tour of Australia.
'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'
Rediff.com25 Oct 2024'He is definitely much more mature and he knows the value of his place in the Indian team, 2-3 years of not being there.' 'He will now look to take care of his body much more. He has developed from a youngster to a responsible person now.' 'He knows what he needs to do, to succeed at the highest level.'
Kuldeep Once Again The Fall Guy!
Rediff.com24 Oct 2024Since making his debut in 2017, the highly rated Kuldeep Yadav has featured in just 13 Tests in seven years.
Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.
Bengaluru Test: Did Overconfidence Cost India?
Rediff.com21 Oct 2024This crushing defeat is a major wake-up call for Team India. They now face the real possibility of losing a home series for the first time in over a decade, warns Harish Kotian.
Do The Kiwis Stand A Chance Against India?
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand?
'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024'Whichever teams have the best players they get a chance to retain them.
'There is a lot of scope for new players to come in and get their maximum value, given how the auction is structured.'
'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024'When it comes to strategy or planning for a match, there is nobody better than Dhoni.' 'Whether he is uncapped or capped, every franchise would want to pick Dhoni, no matter what price he is available for.'
Will Dhoni Play IPL 2025? What CSK CEO Says
Rediff.com3 Oct 2024'We haven't discussed anything with M S Dhoni. We will speak post October 15.'
Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10
Rediff.com2 Oct 2024How India's players fared in the Bangladesh Test series.
Will India Include Kuldeep For Kanpur Test?
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh?
Ashwin Can Break Another Record In Kanpur
Rediff.com22 Sep 2024Ravichandran Ashwin has the second most wickets by an active player in Test cricket. Australia's Nathan Lyon leads the list with 530 wickets and Ashwin can overtake him in the second Test in Kanpur.
Chennai Test: Rahul or Sarfaraz? Axar or Kuldeep?
Rediff.com17 Sep 2024Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh?