K R NAYAR

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Why Is Gavaskar In Kasaragod?

Why Is Gavaskar In Kasaragod?

Rediff.com   19 hours ago

The Kasaragod Municipal Stadium Road will now be known as Sunil Gavaskar Municipal Stadium Road.

'Dubai Will Be A Different Challenge'

'Dubai Will Be A Different Challenge'

Rediff.com   2 days ago

'Quickly assessing what's required to do here will be the key for us.' 'If we can assess quickly and adjust our batting or bowling quickly that will help us moving forward.'

Bangla Captain Confident Of Beating Any Team

Bangla Captain Confident Of Beating Any Team

Rediff.com   2 days ago

'If we execute our plans properly, we can beat any team on any given day.'

Intense Training Session For Team India

Intense Training Session For Team India

Rediff.com   3 days ago

With an aggressive mindset and intense training sessions, India looks set to make a powerful statement when they step onto the field, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer, from Dubai.

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

Rediff.com   4 days ago

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer.

India-Pak Dubai Game Tix Sold Out In Minutes!

India-Pak Dubai Game Tix Sold Out In Minutes!

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2025

An ardent cricket fan told me he was 118,000th in the queue, and within minutes, he received the disappointing news that his hopes of securing a ticket had vanished with all tickets sold out.

Does Indian Cricket Need A Plumber?

Does Indian Cricket Need A Plumber?

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2025

The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked by the so-called 'shocking revelations' from the dressing room, asserts K R Nayar.

Gavaskar Snub: Why Cricket Australia Should Be Ashamed

Gavaskar Snub: Why Cricket Australia Should Be Ashamed

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2025

The hands that broke records and redefined batting deserve to hold and present the trophy named in his honour. To ignore such a legend during the trophy presentation is an affront to his legacy and diminishes the value of the trophy itself, asserts veteran cricket writer K R Nayar.

Neutral Venue Cricket: Who Loses Out?

Neutral Venue Cricket: Who Loses Out?

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

The ongoing debate about India and Pakistan playing on each other's soil has given rise to a new term in cricket: The 'hybrid model'. While most people associate 'hybrid' with vehicles, this term has now found its way into the cricket lexicon, points out K R Nayar.

Is Gambhir The Right Choice As Coach?

Is Gambhir The Right Choice As Coach?

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2024

'If he couldn't plan a successful strategy for a home series, how will he manage in a more challenging away series?', asks veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.