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'Strauss, Flower owe success to Fletcher'
Rediff.com15 Aug 2011Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower have become the toast of the nation following England's ascendancy to the top in Test cricket but a media report said it was now-India coach Duncan Fletcher, who actually kick started their journey to the pinnacle.
'Losing Tendulkar, Dravid put us on the backfoot'
Rediff.com11 Aug 2011India coach Duncan Fletcher says the toss played an important role and losing Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar before lunch put India on the backfoot. Bikash Mohapatra reports from Edgbaston.
Photos: Sehwag, Gambhir prepare for Edgbaston test
Rediff.com8 Aug 2011The Indian cricket squad had a rigorous training session at the Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham on Monday, with left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha turning up at the nets after joining the team as Harbhajan Singh's replacement.
Sehwag, Zaheer slog it out in wet Northamptonshire
Rediff.com4 Aug 2011The Indian team woke up on Thursday morning to what was not a very pleasant sight. After days of bright sunshine, it was pouring in Northamptonshire, putting paid to hopes of having some practice ahead of Friday's tour match.
Sehwag, Zaheer slog it out in wet Northamptonshire
Rediff.com4 Aug 2011Hackers target Murdoch's UK media firm again
Rediff.com2 Aug 2011In another blow to the Rupert Murdoch-owned News International, it has now been revealed that personal details of thousands of people who entered competitions on The Sun's website had been copied by one or more hackers. News International, which owns The Sun, made the revelation in an email sent out on Monday evening. The hacked details are reportedly being posted on a popular site among hackers for posting public messages anonymously.
Harbhajan, Fletcher face wrath after Trent Bridge defeat
Rediff.com2 Aug 2011India's morale-sapping second Test humiliation against England has triggered a desperate wave of soul-searching back home with some former players questioning spinner Harbhajan Singh's place in the side and the appointment of coach Duncan Fletcher.
England deserve to be world number one: Donald
Rediff.com27 Jul 2011Impressed with England's dominating performance in the Lord's Test, former South African pacer and bowling coach Allan Donald says Andrew Straus's men deserve to edge past India as the new world number one in Test cricket.
'Had Zaheer got three we'd have had a good day'
Rediff.com22 Jul 2011The opening day of the first Test between England and India at Lord's saw the visitors seize the initiative early on and let it slip, courtesy some patchy bowling and inept fielding, as the day progressed.
Fletcher becomes first coach with 100 Tests
Rediff.com21 Jul 2011Duncan Fletcher etched his name into the record books by becoming the first cricket coach to complete a century of matches at the helm of affairs of a national team during the first Test between India and England at Lord's.
Raina gets nod ahead of Yuvi in first Test
Rediff.com21 Jul 2011Light rain and overcast conditions have delayed the start of the first Test between India and England at Lord's. A slight drizzle a couple of hours before the scheduled start of play on Thursday, followed by dark sky caused the delay.
Fletcher's presence isn't of much significance: Broad
Rediff.com20 Jul 2011England speedster Stuart Broad feels that Duncan Fletcher's presence in the Indian dressing room will have little significance in the outcome of the Test series that starts at the Lord's on Thursday.
FACTBOX - England vs India
Rediff.com19 Jul 2011England-India factbox before the first of a four-Test series starting at Lord's in London on Thursday.
We're lucky to have Fletcher: Laxman
Rediff.com17 Jul 2011It has just been a few weeks since Duncan Fletcher took over as India's coach but senior batsman VVS Laxman says the team is already bowled over by his knowledge of the game and feels "lucky" to have him on board.
It was common sense to not go for runs: Fletcher
Rediff.com11 Jul 2011India's decision to settle for an easy draw rather than push for a win in the third Test against the West Indies may have surprised many but coach Duncan Fletcher said it was 'commonsense' to not go for runs on a difficult Windsor Park pitch.
My plan was to play patiently: Raina
Rediff.com21 Jun 2011Long considered suspect against short-pitched deliveries, Indian batsman Suresh Raina says he no longer has trouble facing bouncers and he credits this to suggestions received from seniors like Rahul Dravid.
Ian Bishop: India face Test of pace at Sabina
Rediff.com20 Jun 2011India's real test in the Test series will be how their batsman cope with the extra pace and bounce anticipated at Sabina Park, says former West Indies bowling ace Ian Bishop. By arrangement with Quba Media Works.
Munaf watches as Team India train ahead of 1st Test
Rediff.com18 Jun 2011Uncertainty continues to reign over medium-pacer Munaf Patel's availability for the first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park starting on Monday.
Fletcher eager to work with India seniors
Rediff.com17 Jun 2011The younger lot impressed him in the ODI series and now new India coach Duncan Fletcher says he can't wait to work with the seniors in the Tests against West Indies as more than the players, it is he who would learn from the experience.
Best fielding side I have been part of: Raina
Rediff.com16 Jun 2011Fielding has never been Indian cricket's strong point but stand-in skipper Suresh Raina says the side competing against the West Indies right now is the best fielding unit he has been part of in the past five years.
A summer of contentment for Rohit in the Caribbean
Rediff.com14 Jun 2011Even as Indian cricket coach Duncan Fletcher joins the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne in heaping praise on Indian batsman Rohit Sharma, the purists only hope that it's not just a case of false dawn once again.
India can dominate cricket for next 5-10 years: Fletcher
Rediff.com13 Jun 2011Impressed with the young side that has dominated West Indies in the ongoing ODI series, India's new coach Duncan Fletcher declared that given the talent, his wards can dominate world cricket for the next 5-10 years.
We have gelled well as a team: Raina
Rediff.com12 Jun 2011Stand-in captain Suresh Raina is happy that the new-look Indian team that got very little time to prepare for the West Indies series have produced results.
'It's in my contract not to speak to media'
Rediff.com3 Jun 2011India's newly-appointed cricket coach Duncan Fletcher was more of a bystander than conductor of his first practice session with the team ahead of Saturday's Twenty20 match against the West Indies. He went to explain visiting Indian media why he couldn't speak to them.
It's mission redemption for Fletcher in Windies
Rediff.com1 Jun 2011His first assignment as India's cricket coach is also a redemption mission for Duncan Fletcher as it was in the West Indies four years ago that he last left as head coach of a national side.
'Team India has a fantastic bench strength'
Rediff.com26 May 2011The Chairman of selectors for Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Krishnamachari Srikkanth, has said he is confident of the Indian cricket team winning the upcoming series against the West Indies.
Coaching India a challenge for me: Fletcher
Rediff.com13 May 2011Newly-appointed India cricket coach Duncan Fletcher ruled out adopting a dictatorial style of functioning when he commences his assignment with the World champion team, saying he will spend some time with the players before deciding if any changes are required.
Fletcher will offer value to Team India: Kirsten
Rediff.com13 May 2011Duncan Fletcher's appointment as coach of the Indian cricket team is a positive change, as the Zimbabwean brings a wealth of experience to the table, feels former coach Gary Kirsten.
WI tour selection: Youngsters to benefit
Rediff.com12 May 2011Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath and paceman Praveen Kumar are expected to get call-ups as the national selectors meet in Chennai on Friday to pick India's ODI squad for tour of West Indies amid indications that a few seniors would be rested. While Ishant Sharma is tipped to return to the one-day fold, young Ambati Rayudu is also a strong contender for a berth in the squad for the ODI and Twenty20 series against the West Indies beginning from June 4.
Fletcher to attend selection meeting on May 13
Rediff.com9 May 2011The newly-appointed India coach Duncan Fletcher is likely to attend the selection meeting slated to be held in Chennai on May 13, for the tour of West Indies.
England secure coach Flower's future with new deal
Rediff.com3 May 2011English cricket officials secured the continuing presence of national coach Andy Flower after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday they had agreed a new contract with the Zimbabwean.
Sehwag blasts Kochi track says unfit for T20s
Rediff.com30 Apr 2011Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag criticised the pitch preparation for Saturday's IPL match against Kochi Tuskers Kerala, saying it was not suitable for Twenty20 cricket.
Fletcher could come a cropper with India: Swann
Rediff.com30 Apr 2011India's new cricket coach Duncan Fletcher could come a cropper in his very first assignment when the team tours England this year as he might try to double guess his former wards, a lot of whom he 'doesn't know at all', says English spinner Graeme Swann.
Review: Source Code is an amusing mind bender
Rediff.com29 Apr 2011The film chooses to go for an audience-stimulating climax.
Atherton predicts success for Fletcher
Rediff.com29 Apr 2011Former England captain Mike Atherton predicted that Duncan Fletcher's stint with the Indian cricket will be successful, just like that of his predecessor, Gary Kirsten.
Meet Duncan Fletcher, Team India's new coach
Rediff.com28 Apr 2011A methodical coach, with excellent one-on-one skills, the Zimbabwean is the ideal replacement for Gary Kirsten.
'Amarnath would have been ideal choice for coach'
Rediff.com28 Apr 2011Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is least excited at the selection of Duncan Fletcher as thr coach of Team India and said someone like Mohinder Amarnath would have been a better choice.
'Duncan Fletcher coaches very much like Kirsten'
Rediff.com28 Apr 2011'He has got a good track record,' says former Australia ace Geoff Marsh. 'He has done well in the past, and will do very well with India as well!'
Kochi, Pune demand of franchisee-fee cut rejected
Rediff.com27 Apr 2011The Working Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India rejected Indian Premier League franchises Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Sahara Pune Warriors' demand for a reduction in the franchisee fee.
Duncan Fletcher appointed Team India coach
Rediff.com27 Apr 2011Duncan Fletcher was on Wednesday appointed India's cricket coach. He replaces the highly-successful Gary Kirsten, ending weeks of suspense on who will take over the high-profile job. The 62-year-old Zimbabwean, who coached England with mixed results from 1999 to 2007, has been handed the job for two years.