Manu Shankar And Vicky Nanjappa

Stories by Manu Shankar And Vicky Nanjappa

Spinners have a key role to play in T20s: Tahir

Spinners have a key role to play in T20s: Tahir

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2015

'You have to just adjust to the conditions quickly because there is a big difference in the 50-over and 20-over cricket.' 'Even in Test cricket you can't be a classical spinner, which you were 20 years ago.' 'If I want to hide myself from my limitations, then I don't want to play this game.'

RIM, the next big thing in Indian IT sector

RIM, the next big thing in Indian IT sector

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2015

RIM is expected to account for 43% of incremental IT services revenue growth

Daredevils Zaheer, Yuvraj eye IPL 8 for India comeback

Daredevils Zaheer, Yuvraj eye IPL 8 for India comeback

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

Out of favour because of poor form and injury, Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh are hoping for a good showing with Delhi Daredevils this IPL season to return to the Indian team.

When Wahab Riaz made the Kangaroos hop

When Wahab Riaz made the Kangaroos hop

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2015

The World Cup quarter-final at the Adelaide Oval looked set for a tame ending after Australia shot out Pakistan for a meagre 213. Paceman Wahab, however, sparked the match into life with two wickets and an enthralling duel with Shane Watson.

'Mohit is an inspiration for every young wannabe pacer in India'

'Mohit is an inspiration for every young wannabe pacer in India'

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2015

Fast bowling coach and biomechanics expert Ian Pont discusses the rise of India medium pacer Mohit Sharma with Manu Shankar/Rediff.com

'England have ceased to believe they can win'

'England have ceased to believe they can win'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2015

Ian Pont, a former Essex player and fast bowling coach, now at the Ultimate Pace Foundation in Bengaluru, analyses England's disastrous World Cup campaign in an exclusive conversation with Manu Shankar/Rediff.com.

'Time for England to reshuffle the pack'

'Time for England to reshuffle the pack'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

Rediff.com's Manu Shankar spoke with former Essex player and fast bowling coach Ian Pont to assess England's disastrous start in the ICC's 50-over-a-side extravaganza.

Beating Pakistan would be a big confidence booster for India at World Cup: Sehwag

Beating Pakistan would be a big confidence booster for India at World Cup: Sehwag

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2015

Virender Sehwag exuded confidence about India making it to the semi-finals of the World Cup.

'Kohli was always looking to win Adelaide Test'

'Kohli was always looking to win Adelaide Test'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

Former India players Maninder Singh and Chetan Chauhan have thrown their weight behind an "aggressive and impressive" Virat Kohli, saying the skipper was correct in going for victory rather than trying to save the first Test against Australia in Adelaide on Saturday.

Celkon launches cheapest Windows 8.1 smartphone

Celkon launches cheapest Windows 8.1 smartphone

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

The device, Win 400, is available at Rs 4,979.

Now, Everest twins set to scale new heights... Mt Vinson in Antarctica!

Now, Everest twins set to scale new heights... Mt Vinson in Antarctica!

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Rediff.com's Manu Shankar caught up with the 'Everest Sisters' in a candid interview, wherein they spoke about their passion for mountaineering and risk and challenges one has to face in the sport.

Hope to see India in 2022 World Cup: German Ambassador

Hope to see India in 2022 World Cup: German Ambassador

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

Pleasantly surprised by the popularity of the football in India, German Ambassador Michael Steiner, on Monday said that he is looking forward to India's participation at the World Cup by 2022.

'That Twitter parody account hurt KP more than anything else'

'That Twitter parody account hurt KP more than anything else'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

Former Essex player Ian Pont, who is now engaged in coaching Indian bowlers in Bangalore, shares his views on the fallout-out from the Kevin Pietersen's tell-all book with Rediff.com's Manu Shankar.

Chhetri impressed with youngsters' showing in ISL

Chhetri impressed with youngsters' showing in ISL

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

Impressed with the standard of football in the ongoing Indian Super League, India captain Sunil Chhetri feels the newly-launched tournament is an ideal platform for youngsters to perform and open the gates for selection to the national team.

'BCCI conveniently bends the rules to suit itself'

'BCCI conveniently bends the rules to suit itself'

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

Former cricketer turned MP Kirti Azad tells Rediff.com's Manu Shankar that Srinivasan is equally responsible for the mess, even if he not involved.

'Ishant will be the leader of bowling department'

'Ishant will be the leader of bowling department'

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

Team India manager Arshad Ayub, speaking exclusively to Rediff.com's Manu Shankar, says he won't be surprised if India does well on the upcoming tour of Australia.

'Boy, did Sachin not tell the world how to play the game?'

'Boy, did Sachin not tell the world how to play the game?'

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2014

Former India spinner Maninder Singh looks back on Sachin Tendulkar's debut Test in conversation with Manu Shankar.

Need to have a structured system to identify young talent: Sharan

Need to have a structured system to identify young talent: Sharan

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

Stating that India has not made much progress since the Beijing Olympics, Ajit Sharan, Secretary - Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), said that India needs to become a sporting nation if it has do well in big event.

Celkon Q500: A power-packed phone that fits your budget

Celkon Q500: A power-packed phone that fits your budget

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

Ever wished for a power-packed phone that not only fits your budget but doesn't compromise on features? Well then look no further. At Rs 9,300, Celkon Millenium Ultra Q500 could well be the solution to your needs for feature-rich yet pocket friendly mobile, says Manu Shankar/Rediff.com.

'Let's move past teaching Indian fast bowlers to become medium pace bowling machines'

'Let's move past teaching Indian fast bowlers to become medium pace bowling machines'

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2014

'Unless Indian bowlers work with the correct information, the right mindset and the learning that encourages pace and accuracy together, they won't be able to maximise their talent,' says English bowling coach Ian Pont.