• 'The wicket-keeper is the second main person of the team'
Bob Taylor, the former England wicket-keeper was in Mumbai to conduct a workshop for 25 of India's best wicket-keeping talent. In the first of a two-part interview, he speaks to Ashish Magotra about the art of 'keeping.

• 'We do not believe in chopping and changing'
In an exclusive interview with M D Riti, Brijesh Patel shares his plans for the Indian team.

• 'It’s going to be a tough tour for this young team'
The former West Indian fast bowler Ian Bishop spoke to Ashish Magotra about what ails West Indian cricket and the team's chances on the current tour.

• 'Did we not come to India in 1999, when there was a threat of the Shiv Sena?'
Lieutenant General Tauqir Zia spoke to Faisal Shariff about all the developments and advocated the need for other countries to tour his country again.

• 'I had decided to stay at the wicket all day'
Dashing opening batsman Virender Sehwag felt he played too many balls to get to his maiden Test century at home.

• 'I am yet to establish myself in the team'
"It will take me a couple of good series, really good series to say 'yes, I am a regular now'," Sanjay Bangar tells Ashish Magotra.

• 'I lost one-and-a-half years because of politics'
I learnt that you are destined to lose some things, and gain some things,' Aravinda De Silva tells Faisal Shariff.

• 'We are capable of achieving any target'
'All the players are above average. Everyone is talented and at the same time no one is taking things for granted,' Sachin Tendulkar assesses the Indian cricket team.

• 'I have never given a damn who is bowling to me'
'What is the point in changing your natural game? I just enjoy going there and playing my strokes fearlessly.' Virendra Sehwag tells Faisal Shariff in an exclusive interview.

• 'Harbhajan is the best off-spinner': Vettori
'Saqlain and Murali are quite different. For a quality offie, Harbhajan is the best,' the Kiwi spinner Daniel Vettori told Faisal Shariff.

• 'We need to bowl better'
'It is a big game against England. Obviously we have gained some confidence, but we respect them as opponents.' Indian coach John Wright tells Faisal Shariff.

• 'My job is to win games for India'
'Fear? I don't know what it is. Fear can take you away from what you set out to do' Mohammad Kaif tells Faisal Shariff.

• 'I look at every wicket as a different challenge'
Rediff Assistant Editor Faisal Shariff spoke to the world's finest fast bowler Glen McGrath in Colombo.

• 'My time to captain Zimbabwe again has passed'
Andy Flower spoke with rediff Assistant Editor Faisal Shariff in Colombo about Zimbabwe cricket and his plans for the future.

• 'It's just not in the ICC's interest to undermine India'
In a freewheeling interview with rediff Assistant Editor Faisal Shariff, Malcolm Speed discussed his vision for international cricket.

• 'Batting is very important for me'
In Colombo for the ICC Champions Trophy, Shane Warne spoke to Faisal Shariff about Australia's chances in the tournament and the great Sachin Tendulkar.

• 'It is the worst injury I have had in my life'
'I now see what sportsmen who go through long periods outside the game feel. Hopefully my game will get back to its best.' Brian Lara tells Faisal Shariff.

• 'I will be happy with 600 wickets'
'Whether I bowl to Tendulkar or to Kumble it does not matter to me. For me, the wicket is a priceless thing,' Muthiah Muralitharan tells Faisal Shariff.

• 'My father said do some crawling before you learn to walk'
The transcript of Sir Vivian Richards's interview on Harsha Online.

• 'I call myself a wicketkeeper-batsman'
Haresh Pandya spoke to Parthiv Patel shortly before he left for England tour.

• 'I think Kapil Dev deserved the award more than anyone else'
The issue of the withdrawn Wisden invitation to Mohammed Azharuddin is taken up at the highest level when the former Indian skipper has lunch with American billionaire John Paul Getty.

• 'It was the greatest moment of my life'
The transcript of the Mohammad Kaif interview on Harsha Online.

• 'I don’t consider myself to be a star player'
Steve Waugh speaks to Lorraine Hahn about his passion for the sport, his relationship with his family, his participation in charities, and the pressures and glory that come with wearing one of Australia's most famous symbols, the 'Baggy Green' cap, in a revealing in-depth interview.

• 'The youngsters did what the seniors failed to do'
India coach John Wright spoke to Faisal Shariff about the triumph, and also revealed his plans for the Test series against the Englishmen.

• Fixers stay away from the World Cup: Paul Condon
ICC Anti-Corruption Unit chief Paul Condon on the progress made towards ending match-fixing.

• 'You need not be a great cricketer to be a great coach'
In a conversation with Shobha Warrier, Robin Singh talks about his new role as India Under-19 coach.

• 'The ICC has misunderstood the mechanics of chucking'
In a conversation with Faisal Shariff, Robert Baddeley Simpson discusses the grave dangers of chucking, and also rubbishes the obsession with fast bowlers.

• 'I've been told tickets for the England-India series have already been sold out'
Shyam Bhatia speaks to BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah, who discussed issues with the English Cricket Board relating to the Test series between India and England.

• 'Mr. Sobers, would you like to bat?'
Ajit Wadekar, in a chat with Ashish Magotra recollects the events of the 1971 West Indies series, which, in a way, changed the face of Indian cricket.

• 'As far as the ICC is concerned it is our duty to protect our players.'
The transcript of Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya's interview on Harsha Online.

• 'I am an Indian and I would like to be known as an Indian and I am proud of it.'
The transcript of the Sachin Tendulkar interview on Harsha Online.

• 'The players will feel that the knife's edge is a little bit closer to their own cause'
In an email interview with rediff.com, Gavin Robertson pointed out that Steve Waugh's sacking from the one-day team bound to do a lot of harm to Australian cricket.

• 'Mark Waugh and Shane Warne will be anxiously waiting'
rediff.com sought Roland Perry's views on the sacking of Australia's most successful captain.

• 'It's never easy being the father of a top cricketer'
Joe Hussain, father of England captain Nasser Hussain, in conversation with Shyam Bhatia.

• 'I was very dedicated to the game tactically'
The former Cambridge and Middlesex batsman, Mike Brearley, who was a successful England captain speaks to Haresh Pandya.

• 'I behave like a 19-year-old with the boys'
Balwinder Singh Sandhu, the coach of the U-19 Indian team talks to Ashish Magotra about his team's chances at the World Cup in New Zealand.

• 'We will work hard, our goal is to win the tournament'
Parthiv Patel, the Under 19 squad's wicket keeper, opening batsman, and captain talks to Ashish Magotra before leaving for New Zealand, for the World Cup.

• 'I am to do the best I can, in the competition'
Ashish Magotra speaks to Stuart Binny, Roger Binny's son, who is quite confident of winning the Under 19 World Cup.

• 'To be out of form is a soul-destroying experience' - part I
• 'The power of the umpire should remain paramount' - part II
In a tête-à-tête with Faisal Shariff, David Gower praises English skipper Nasser Hussain and sympathizes with his Indian counterpart, Sourav Ganguly.

• After me no one, says Kirmani
Faisal Shariff speaks to Syed Kirmani who comments on current Indian 'keeper Deep Dasgupta, saying he is too raw for international cricket.

• 'The contract system provides rewards for good performance'
Excerpts from an e-mail interview Faisal Shariff had with the 39-year-old Australian players' spokesman, Tim May.

• 'Unfortunately, they don't look for talent today'
Haresh Pandya speaks to Syed Mushtaq Ali, at his abode in Indore.

• 'The expectation from this England team is so low that there is nothing we can do wrong'
Faisal Shariff speaks to Mark Alan Butcher, on his plans for the Indian tour.

• 'India is playing too much cricket; that is the problem'
Faisal Shariff speaks to Dilip Balwant Vengsarkar, as he explains his three Test centuries at Lord's.

• 'My Indian roots will always be there. But I'm here for England'
Faisal Shariff speaks to Nasser Hussain, as he reflects the series against India starting in December.

• 'We have a better balanced side than the Indians'
Faisal Shariff speaks to Rushdie Magiet, as he reflects the series with India and South African cricket.

• 'India should play to their strengths'
Ashish Magotra speaks to Ajit Wadekar regarding India's inconsistent performances against South Africa and Kenya in the ongoing tri-series.

• 'Don't forget what Bindra and Dalmiya did for Indian cricket and cricketers in financial terms'
Haresh Pandya profiles Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Niranjan Shah.

• 'They have nothing to lose; they go to SA as underdogs'
Coach of the team when India last toured South Africa in 1996-97, the former allrounder Madan Lal told Ashish Magotra what the boys should guard against in South Africa.

• 'Kumble should be the bowler the Indians should turn to'
Ashish Magotra speaks to Tirumalai Ananthan Sekhar to check out his assessment of India's chances on the upcoming tour.

• 'People shouldn't test the mental ability of a player to try and get him out'
Neena Bhandari speaks to Roshan Mahanama who claimed that Glenn McGrath had called Sanath Jayasuriya a "black monkey", which was later denied by Glenn.

• 'The Indian team doesn't take steroids'
In the wake of allegations that the Indian team uses performance -enhancing drugs, Andrew Leipus, the physical trainer of the Indian team speaks to Faisal Shariff from Harare, Zimbabwe rubbishing the suggestions.

• 'The Qayyum Commission never got back; maybe, they did not want to'
In a telephonic interview with Cricket correspondent Faisal Shariff, Asif Iqbal defended himself and discussed the repercussions of the match-fixing scandal on the game.

• 'The BCCI is the best-run organisation in the country'
Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Kishore Rungta recently spoke to Cricket correspondent Faisal Shariff about the functioning of the BCCI, and the proposed contract system for players.

• 'The Aussies crack under pressure'
His mates call him 'Taki' -- because of his penchant for shaving his head. Sadagoppan Ramesh in a freewheeling chat with Faisal Shariff.

• 'Someone asked who is the best in the world, and I said 'Me'
Faisal Shariff speaks to Anil Kumble whose comeback, for the Zimbabwe tour, postponed while he fights to recover full fitness.

• 'Eastern' influence trying to block progress'
Faisal Shariff speaks to Raj Singh Dungarpur ,who said, As I see it, the zonal academies are merely the second step; the next is state academies.

• 'It is too early to have more academies; we don't need them at this point'
Faisal Shariff speaks to Jaywant Lele ,who said, I am not against it, but if you want to have five zonal academies, then why not simply have one academy for each association?

• 'My basic aim in life is to win'
Faisal Shariff speaks to Hemang Badani ,who said, "I was playing against quality bowling and learnt a lot from my seniors," he adds. .

• "I wouldn't get too excited about the result ."
Faisal Shariff speaks to John Geoffrey Wright ,who said, "It has given us a little bit of confidence, which is important."

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