HARESH PANDYA

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Why India start as favourites to win World T20

Why India start as favourites to win World T20

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

'Dhoni may be hoping that luck stays with him for a couple of months more.' 'He may want to step down on a triumphant note, holding aloft the World T20 trophy on April 3.'

Rohit Sharma: Dynamite in disguise

Rohit Sharma: Dynamite in disguise

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'Is there any other batsman in the world who can hold a candle to Rohit Sharma in purely aesthetic terms?' asks Haresh Pandya.

'Jadeja is a force of nature'

'Jadeja is a force of nature'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'Ravindra is probably the best all-rounder in India today.' 'He is a thinking spinner. He uses both his fingers and mind when bowling.'

5,000 runs and counting... It's Mithali's raj!

5,000 runs and counting... It's Mithali's raj!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Mithali Raj trained in classical dance for eight years until she decided one day it was time to follow her heart and exhibit footwork of another kind.

'When you've played for India everything fades in comparison'

'When you've played for India everything fades in comparison'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

'Anyone who watched me batting in Tests would know that I was up for it. I was ready to fight it out.'

June 25, 1983: When 'Kapil's Devils' changed the image of Indian cricket

June 25, 1983: When 'Kapil's Devils' changed the image of Indian cricket

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Haresh Pandya recounts one of the biggest upsets in One-day cricket.

Meet Indian cricket's unsung hero

Meet Indian cricket's unsung hero

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Rahane's game is a judicious mix of caution and aggression, which enables him to adjust splendidly to any situation, says Haresh Pandya.

Will India have a home-grown coach after 15 years?

Will India have a home-grown coach after 15 years?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Duncan Fletcher's impending exit prompts Haresh Pandya to suggest 'Indian' options for the job of national coach.

We will never see the likes of him again

We will never see the likes of him again

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

'If Richie Benaud was born to play cricket and born to lead, he was also born to commentate on the game he graced with his inspirational presence.'

Will Yuvraj justify his Rs 16 crore price?

Will Yuvraj justify his Rs 16 crore price?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The eighth edition of the Indian Premier League, says Haresh Pandya, provides Yuvraj Singh a chance to make up for time lost and opportunities missed or squandered.

Why Australia are most-deserving World champions

Why Australia are most-deserving World champions

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

- 'Always strong at the psychological game, the Aussies put the pressure on the opponents, knew how to handle the pressure themselves and exploited virtually every situation to their advantage' - 'They are firmly and categorically told never to allow success to go to their heads. You don't find Australian cricketers getting even a little complacent'

The king of cricket is back!

The king of cricket is back!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

'If the BCCI's coffers are inundated with funds today, much of the credit must go to Jagmohan Dalmiya.'

Sonam Kapoor returns to Mumbai for Swine flu treatment

Sonam Kapoor returns to Mumbai for Swine flu treatment

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sonam Kapoor is likely to be admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai for treatment. Haresh Pandya reports from Rajkot.

Sonam Kapoor catches swine flu, is hospitalised in Rajkot

Sonam Kapoor catches swine flu, is hospitalised in Rajkot

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The Bollywood actress and her personal trainer have been infected with the H1N1 virus, reports Haresh Pandya from Rajkot.

What makes Salman Khan so special

What makes Salman Khan so special

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The actor recently showed off an endearing facet of his personality.

Do you believe these guys can win the World Cup!

Do you believe these guys can win the World Cup!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'With India's bowling so poor, there will be extra pressure on the batsmen to score more runs. The Indian team, which nonchalantly scores 300/350 runs in ODIs at home, has had problems making even 200/250 runs in Australia.'

Sydney Test: Time for Pujara, Dhawan, Ashwin to deliver

Sydney Test: Time for Pujara, Dhawan, Ashwin to deliver

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The SCG may be perfect for the under-performing trio -- Pujara, Dhawan and Ashwin -- to regain their touch.

Classy Vijay no longer India's unsung hero

Classy Vijay no longer India's unsung hero

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In Murali Vijay the team has now rediscovered a technically sound, highly reliable opener, who can be both aggressive and defensive, believes Haresh Pandya

He scored India's first Test 100 overseas

He scored India's first Test 100 overseas

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

'Syed Mushtaq Ali was like a lion, not a labourer, at the crease. Attack was his defence and he would show no mercy on the bowlers'

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