RARE PHOTOS: 4 - The Real Truth

'Fast-tracking Nitish Reddy for Tests serves no purpose'

India have picked three rookies in the Test squad for the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia, one of which is seam-up all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has moved up the ranks since his Indian Premier League (IPL) exploits earlier this year at breakneck speed to now stand at…

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2024

'If your coach is the first one to crack...': Tim Paine on Gautam Gambhir before India-Australia series

Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine has expressed concerns about the coaching style of Gautam Gambhir, who took over as head coach of the Indian cricket team after Rahul Dravid.

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2024

'He was nowhere': Ravi Shastri recalls the remarkable recovery of India's 'miracle man' Rishabh Pant

When Rishabh Pant had that horror car accident in December 2022, India's former coach Ravi Shastri was more worried about the wicketkeeper-batsman's full recovery to lead a normal life than play cricket again.

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2024

Ravi Shastri: Game used to finish at 5.30 and by 6.30 we were on 'wet wicket'

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is well-known for his candid nature and expresses his opinions openly and honestly.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2024

Is it too early to judge Gautam Gambhir despite a historic low?

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself on a sticky wicket after the team's historic lows in the Test series against New Zealand. After the lowest total of 46 in a Test innings on home soil in Bengaluru, India lost in Pune to concede the series -- first such instance…

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2024

'Washington would have been close to Washington DC', quips Shastri on-air after Sundar's fifth no-ball

NEW DELHI: The first day of the third and final Test between India and New Zealand in Mumbai saw Ravi Shastri at his wittiest best during the commentary after Indian bowlers racked up quite a number of no balls in the opening session itself.

The Times of India · Nov 1, 2024

'Never easy': Former head coach Ravi Shastri puts weight behind Gautam Gambhir after India's embarrassing series loss

NEW DELHI: The Indian team on Saturday succumbed to an embarrassing series defeat against New Zealand after they lost the second Test in Pune by 113 runs in three days.

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024

India's turnaround in Melbourne during 2020-21 BGT: Virat Kohli was 'jumping up from the couch', Ravi Shastri called it 'biggest' in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: In one of the greatest turnarounds in Test cricket history, India overcame adversity to clinch a memorable 2-1 series win against Australia during the 2020-21 tour.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Watch: Ice Cream Boy! Ravi Shastri roasts spectator on-air in his inimitable style

NEW DELHI: Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri, who is known for his witty comments, delivered a humorous moment in the commentary box after spotting a fan enjoying an ice cream during the third day of the India-New Zealand first Test in Bengaluru.

The Times of India · Oct 18, 2024

Gautam Gambhir's animated chat with Varun Chakravarthy leaves ex-coach curious

NEW DELHI: India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy made a remarkable comeback to the national team after a gap of 1066 days, having last played in India's disappointing 2021 T20 World Cup campaign. In his return match against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, he recorded his best figures of 3 for 31,…

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024