Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar speak to Hardik Pandya, inform him about last-minute change in India T20I captaincy: Report
5 months, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar speak to Hardik Pandya, inform him about last-minute change in India T20I captaincy: Report

Hindustan Times  

New India head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar have reportedly spoken to Hardik Pandya about a last-minute change in appointing the captain of India's T20I side. According to a report in the news agency PTI, Gambhir and Agarkar informed Pandya that they are looking for a long-term captain, keeping an eye on the next T20 World Cup in 2026 at home. Head coach Gambhir and chief selector Agarkar have informed Hardik Pandya about their decision to go ahead with Suryakumar as T20I captain. The T20 leadership role fell vacant after Rohit Sharma bid adieu to his international career in the shortest format following India's World Cup triumph last month in the West Indies.

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Head coach Gautam Gambhir set to rejoin India team in Australia
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Head coach Gautam Gambhir set to rejoin India team in Australia

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : India head coach Gautam Gambhir will rejoin the touring party on Tuesday after he returned to India due to "personal reasons," according to ESPNcricinfo. Head coach Gautam Gambhir set to rejoin India team in Australia Gambhir wasn't present during India's two-day match against Prime Minister's XI, which was played on Saturday and Sunday. In the absence of …

Ajinkya Rahane as KKR's new captain among possibilities to be explored: 'There are stakeholders...'
4 weeks ago

Ajinkya Rahane as KKR's new captain among possibilities to be explored: 'There are stakeholders...'

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has said that the franchise will sit down and take stock of all that happened in the 2025 IPL Mega-Auction and decide on who their captain will be. They broke the bank to get all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, thus shooting him high among contenders to take the post but then also acquired Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman …

Agarkar told to stay in Australia; Kohli, Rohit to be summoned for 'tough discussions': 'Will take a year and a half...'
1 month ago

Agarkar told to stay in Australia; Kohli, Rohit to be summoned for 'tough discussions': 'Will take a year and a half...'

Hindustan Times  

Ajit Agarkar, the BCCI chairman of selectors, has been asked by the board to stay back in Australia and work on a plan that properly chalks out the future of Indian cricket. After India's 0-3 drubbing at the hands of New Zealand, reports had emerged that the time seems to have started ticking on the future of some of India's …

Gambhir’s advice and domestic cricket grind: How Varun Chakravarthy turned his career around
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir’s advice and domestic cricket grind: How Varun Chakravarthy turned his career around

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy is back in Team India, taking regular wickets, thanks to a valuable advice from Gautam Gambhir and a relentless dedication to the domestic circuit. Stats | Varun Chakravarthy achieves a first; South Africa end India’s winning streak Reflecting on his blistering form after the match, Varun Chakravarthy said that the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided …

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir talks about team combination for the first Test in Perth against Australia on November 22
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir talks about team combination for the first Test in Perth against Australia on November 22

The Hindu  

Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday said Jasprit Bumrah, as designated vice-captain, will lead India in the opening Test against Australia in Perth if regular skipper Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the game due to personal reasons. Rahul likely to open Rohit’s possible absence also leaves a spot vacant at the top of the batting order and Gambhir said one …

Gautam Gambhir's razor-sharp reply to critics over backing KL Rahul despite slump: 'How many countries have players...?'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's razor-sharp reply to critics over backing KL Rahul despite slump: 'How many countries have players...?'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Monday, responded to criticism around backing KL Rahul, who is yet to be given a specified role in the Indian Test line-up. The criticism came amid the Indian management, comprising Gambhir and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee backing Rahul for a place in the playing XI in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series despite a …

SA vs IND, 2nd T20I: Chakravarthy credits domestic grind, Gambhir’s role clarity for comeback form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SA vs IND, 2nd T20I: Chakravarthy credits domestic grind, Gambhir’s role clarity for comeback form

The Hindu  

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has described the three-year gap from international cricket as “tough,” but credited the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided by new head coach Gautam Gambhir for helping him to regain his lost form. The 33-year-old spinner recorded his career-best figures of 5 for 17 in Sunday’s second T20I against South Africa, though his efforts …

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live Streaming: When and where To watch India head coach speak ahead of BGT 2024?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live Streaming: When and where To watch India head coach speak ahead of BGT 2024?

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to hold a press conference today before departing for Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. During the press conference, Gambhir is likely to face tough questions from the media, following the Men in Blue’s first-ever Test series whitewash at home under his watch. Gambhir, along with skipper Rohit and chief selector Ajit …

Gautam Gambhir press conference full text: What the coach said before Border Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir press conference full text: What the coach said before Border Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the media before the team departed for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, tackling a range of tough questions confidently. However, he left fans disappointed by not confirming Rohit Sharma's availability for the first Test, leaving some uncertainty around India's lineup as they prepare to face Australia. Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Highlights Gambhir confirmed …

Gambhir reportedly could be demoted to India white-ball coach; BCCI grills Rohit and GG on NZ whitewash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir reportedly could be demoted to India white-ball coach; BCCI grills Rohit and GG on NZ whitewash

Firstpost  

Besides the ignominy of getting whitewashed in a home Test series for only the second time, the BCCI also grilled Rohit and Gambhir on various other decisions including resting pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Mumbai Test and picking a rank turner for the same game. India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir at a training session at Mumbai's …

BGT 2024: Gautam Gambhir likely to lose his job as Team India Head Coach if...
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BGT 2024: Gautam Gambhir likely to lose his job as Team India Head Coach if...

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has had a mixed start to his tenure, with some notable successes, particularly with a revamped T20I squad, but also facing humiliating defeats in both the ODI and Test formats. Gautam Gambhir poised to lose coaching role: But with Gambhir unable to deliver consistent results in the longer format of the game, the Indian cricket …

IND vs SA 1st T20I Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue face Proteas in rematch of 2024 T20 World Cup final
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SA 1st T20I Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue face Proteas in rematch of 2024 T20 World Cup final

Firstpost  

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I Live: India take on South Africa in a four-match T20I series starting in Durban on Friday. The two teams had faced off in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in June, when India had triumphed. The two teams, who faced off in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in June, will play a four-match …

In focus: Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding record as India’s T20I captain ahead of IND vs SA 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In focus: Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding record as India’s T20I captain ahead of IND vs SA 1st ODI

Live Mint  

Suryakumar Yadav, famously known as “SKY”, has shown solid leadership in T20Is for India, primarily stepping in when regular captains like Rohit Sharma or Hardik Pandya are unavailable. Since the 2023 World Cup, he has led India in several T20I matches, including a remarkable 4-1 series victory over Australia, which many saw as a satisfying response to India’s ODI World …

Suryakumar Yadav responds on Ruturaj's absence from India squad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav responds on Ruturaj's absence from India squad

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav had spoken about the absence of young batter Ruturaj Gaikwad from the Indian T20 squad for the South Africa series. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai Super Kings captain was consistent with his performance across all formats in the domestic arena. Speaking in a press conference ahead of the first T20I against South Africa, Suryakumar said …

'Ruturaj ka time ayega': Suryakumar Yadav backs batter to gain India spot soon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Ruturaj ka time ayega': Suryakumar Yadav backs batter to gain India spot soon

India Today  

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his confidence that Ruturaj Gaikwad will soon find his way back into the national squad, commending the 27-year-old’s consistent performances across formats. While Gaikwad is notably absent from India’s T20I squad for the South Africa series, Suryakumar explained that this omission is part of the management’s selection process, hinting that Gaikwad’s return is likely …

Hardik Pandya Returns as Mumbai Indians Captain for IPL 2025
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya Returns as Mumbai Indians Captain for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians have confirmed Hardik Pandya as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The five-time champions will return to the tournament with a new coach in Mahela Jayawardene. Hardik, who endured a difficult season as captain this year, is eager to turn things around and lead the team to its sixth IPL title.

Hardik Pandya Back as Mumbai Indians Captain for IPL 2025
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya Back as Mumbai Indians Captain for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians have confirmed Hardik Pandya as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The five-time champions will return to the tournament with a new coach in Mahela Jayawardene. Hardik, who endured a difficult season as captain this year, is eager to turn things around and lead the team to its sixth IPL title.

MI Retains Core of Indian Stars in 2025 IPL Retention
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MI Retains Core of Indian Stars in 2025 IPL Retention

India Today  

Mumbai Indians have retained all five key players from their 2024 IPL season in Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma. This decision will cost them a minimum of INR 75 crore from their INR 120 crore purse, possibly more depending on negotiations. Hardik's return as captain is a major boost for MI, who are looking …

India Announces Squad for South Africa Tour and Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Announces Squad for South Africa Tour and Border-Gavaskar Trophy

ABP News  

India has announced their squads for the upcoming T20I and Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. The T20I squad features a strong batting line-up led by Rohit Sharma, along with key bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad, on the other hand, showcases the country's bowling prowess with a formidable pace attack led by R Ashwin and …

Gambhir's Bowling Blunder: Former Cricketer Questions India's Strategy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir's Bowling Blunder: Former Cricketer Questions India's Strategy

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali questions the decision of India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav in the first T20I. Ali argues that India should have batted first on a flat 200-run surface in Gwalior and that they should have tested their new-look bowling attack with the dew setting in. He also suggests that India should have auditioned …

'Gambhir-led coaching staff has different style compared to Dravid but that's no problem': Rohit Sharma
3 months, 1 week ago

'Gambhir-led coaching staff has different style compared to Dravid but that's no problem': Rohit Sharma

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir's style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted he shares a good rapport with the new appointee, and the rest of his fresh set of support staff. Gambhir, a World Cup-winning former opener, took charge of India in July during a white ball tour to Sri …

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah ignored but Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni find spots in Gautam Gambhir's all-time India XI
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah ignored but Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni find spots in Gautam Gambhir's all-time India XI

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir has named his all-time India XI with some shocking exclusions, including 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah pose for a group picture after Team India wins the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 final. Rohit, India's ODI and Test captain, has consistently performed across formats in the past decade and led …

Confident of more world titles for India, says BCCI secy Jay Shah
4 months ago

Confident of more world titles for India, says BCCI secy Jay Shah

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah expressed confidence that Indian cricket captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur will be able to replicate the 2024 T20 World Cup success in the three important world events ahead. When you have 1.4 billion people’s blessings, I can say we will do the same in the Champions Trophy, World …

Suryakumar Yadav awkward after Hardik Pandya directly addresses him in dressing room speech after Sri Lanka whitewash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav awkward after Hardik Pandya directly addresses him in dressing room speech after Sri Lanka whitewash

Hindustan Times  

A lot has been written and said about Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya ever since the former beat the latter in the race for India's T20I captaincy. When Hardik Pandya addressed Suryakumar Yadav directly in the dressing room, the camera focused on him, who had an awkward smile on his face. Interesingly, the Sri Lanka T20Is which India won 3-0, …

‘Suryakumar Yadav a short-term option’: Scott Styris' massive claim on Gautam Gambhir not getting a ‘natural captain’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Suryakumar Yadav a short-term option’: Scott Styris' massive claim on Gautam Gambhir not getting a ‘natural captain’

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav has started his T20I captaincy regime on an impressive note with back-to-back wins over Sri Lanka to clinch the three-match series. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav started their tenures with a series win over Sri Lanka. However, former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris suggested that new head coach Gambhir didn't get a natural skipper …

'Even Dravid found it challenging': Gambhir fired 'this isn't franchise cricket' warning ahead of Rohit, Kohli meet-up
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Even Dravid found it challenging': Gambhir fired 'this isn't franchise cricket' warning ahead of Rohit, Kohli meet-up

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir made an impressive start to his tenure as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team on Sunday after the Suryakumar Yadav-led side cruised to a comfortable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Gautam Gambhir has been warned of 'biggest challenge' where 'Rahul Dravid was really good at' The T20I series …

Hardik Pandya puts captaincy setback behind him
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya puts captaincy setback behind him

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In professional life, one of the tougher setbacks to deal with is to be superceded in promotion. Pandya had been the T20 captain of the Indian team since the 2022 T20 World Cup and was also the vice-captain of Rohit Sharma’s World Cup-winning side in June. While the spotlight has been on the new captain and new coach Gautam …

Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record in 56 fewer matches in blistering start to captaincy era against SL
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record in 56 fewer matches in blistering start to captaincy era against SL

Hindustan Times  

In a stellar performance, newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to a commanding 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the series on Saturday, marking a successful start to the Gautam Gambhir era. Suryakumar's scintillating 58 off just 26 balls set the tone for India’s innings after an explosive 74-run partnership in the first six overs …

Suryakumar Yadav taught 'limitation is not weakness' lesson by Ravi Shastri ahead of debut as India's full-time captain
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav taught 'limitation is not weakness' lesson by Ravi Shastri ahead of debut as India's full-time captain

Hindustan Times  

It's the dawn of a new era for SKY. In a few hours from now, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma's successor, will make his debut as India’s full-time captain when the Men in Blue take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav will take a huge step in his career today as he begins his tenure as …

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’

Hindustan Times  

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav finally ended his prolonged silence on BCCI's decision to prefer him as the skipper over Hardik Pandya. On the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka, which will begin a new chapter in Indian cricket under new coach Gautam Gambhir and Surya, India's T20I skipper said nothing will change between him and Hardik. Suryakumar …

"One thing he will have to learn...": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain
4 months, 4 weeks ago

"One thing he will have to learn...": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri backed newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav to do well for the team and pointed out one major area that he must work on to earn success as a skipper. ": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain India's tour of Sri Lanka begins with the first T20I …

Gambhir-Surya era begins with Pant vs Samson; Gill, Jaiswal top Rohit, Kohli: India's likely XI vs Sri Lanka in 1st T20I
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gambhir-Surya era begins with Pant vs Samson; Gill, Jaiswal top Rohit, Kohli: India's likely XI vs Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

India face Sri Lanka in the first T20I of their upcoming three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Friday. The series will also mark the beginning of Suryakumar Yadav's tenure as T20I captain, having replaced Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20Is. This will also be India's first white-ball bilateral tour of Sri Lanka since 2021. India's …

Suryakumar Yadav's tongue-in-cheek reply to Gambhir's 'Surya's been my only regret...' remark leaves reporters in splits
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav's tongue-in-cheek reply to Gambhir's 'Surya's been my only regret...' remark leaves reporters in splits

Hindustan Times  

In May earlier this year, Gautam Gambhir, who had yet to be announced as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, admitted that not identifying Suryakumar Yadav's true potential, even as a batter, remains his biggest and only regret in his tenure as Kolkata Knight Riders captain. Two months hence, Suryakumar, now the Indian T20I captain under coach …

Suryakumar Yadav's old Gautam Gambhir connection unearthed, identified as reason behind SKY's T20I captaincy ascension
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav's old Gautam Gambhir connection unearthed, identified as reason behind SKY's T20I captaincy ascension

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav's promotion as India's T20I captain was a move no one saw coming. Besides, he has a fine record as India's T20I captain, having led the team to a 4-1 win against Australia at home, barely four days after the ODI World Cup concluded. However, former India spinner Pragyan Ojha raised an interesting point when he unearthed an old …

‘Hand Hardik a certificate saying he isn’t fit': Ex-Pakistan star blasts Gambhir, Agarkar's ‘excuse’ for captain Surya
5 months ago

‘Hand Hardik a certificate saying he isn’t fit': Ex-Pakistan star blasts Gambhir, Agarkar's ‘excuse’ for captain Surya

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has joined the bandwagon of former players questioning the reason behind Hardik Pandya's not becoming India's new T20I captain. The BCCI made a bold decision by naming Suryakumar Yadav the new T20I captain over Hardik, who was Rohit Sharma's deputy in the successful T20 World Cup campaign. Hardik, who has led Gujarat Titans to the …

Hardik Pandya 'couldn't gain respect' of India players after IPL horror, prompted BCCI to…: Arnold goes two-fisted
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya 'couldn't gain respect' of India players after IPL horror, prompted BCCI to…: Arnold goes two-fisted

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya was the Indian vice-captain a month ago, looking set to take over the reins as the new skipper after Rohit Sharma retired following the side's T20 World Cup win. India's Hardik Pandya and teammate Virat Kohli and Arshdeep Singh during T20 World Cup 2024 Entering its transitional phase, Team India will now kickstart the Suryakumar-Gambhir era in T20Is …

Gambhir's first headache: Pant or Samson for the T20I series
5 months ago

Gambhir's first headache: Pant or Samson for the T20I series

New Indian Express  

COLOMBO: New India head coach Gautam Gambhir will have the onerous task of choosing between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson during the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting from Saturday. While most of the key stars of the T20 World Cup winning side sans the retiring duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in the Island nation, the …

Srikkanth targets Agarkar over Suryakumar's T20I captaincy promotion for Sri Lanka series: 'Say it without fear'
5 months ago

Srikkanth targets Agarkar over Suryakumar's T20I captaincy promotion for Sri Lanka series: 'Say it without fear'

Hindustan Times  

Days after India's chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, revealed the reason behind Hardik Pandya's demotion, former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth questioned the selector's treatment of the star Team India all-rounder. India's chief selector Agarkar mentioned that Pandya lost on India's T20 captaincy to Suryakumar because of concerns over his availability. Suryakumar eventually pipped Hardik for the captaincy post when the …

Ashish Nehra points out Gautam Gambhir factor for Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub in SL T20s: ‘New coach has come…’
5 months ago

Ashish Nehra points out Gautam Gambhir factor for Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub in SL T20s: ‘New coach has come…’

Hindustan Times  

With chief Indian selector Ajit Agarkar and Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir favouring Suryakumar Yadav for the vacant T20I captaincy spot, former India pacer Ashish Nehra has sympathised with ex-vice-captain Hardik Pandya. Hardik's frequent injury absences paved the way for Suryakumar to succeed Rohit Sharma as Team India's captain for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. With Hardik losing …

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya
5 months ago

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya

Hindustan Times  

Former Sri Lanka captain and the current interim coach of the side, Sanath Jayasuriya, said India will feel the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the upcoming T20I series against them. India will start the Sri Lanka tour without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will kickstart a new chapter …

Hardik Pandya absent in Suryakumar Yadav's first huddle as captain, Gambhir's 'happy dressing room' theory helps: Report
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya absent in Suryakumar Yadav's first huddle as captain, Gambhir's 'happy dressing room' theory helps: Report

Hindustan Times  

The next few months are expected to be rather interesting in Indian cricket. Gambhir's appointment was on expected terms, but Suryakumar getting the captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya came with its element of surprise. A scribe working for Dainik Jagran, quoting a source, informed that on Monday when Suryakumar assembled his team for his first huddle as India's official T20I …

Hardik Pandya sits beside Gautam Gambhir in team bus, captain Suryakumar Yadav takes backseat as India begin SL tour
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya sits beside Gautam Gambhir in team bus, captain Suryakumar Yadav takes backseat as India begin SL tour

Hindustan Times  

In their first practice session under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricketers, especially T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, were in a jovial mood. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Hardik Pandya sat side-by-side in India's team bus In many ways, this Sri Lanka tour marks a new chapter in Indian cricket. After the highs …

Suryakumar's subtle caution for Axar Patel ahead of 1st T20I hints at Pallekele track: 'Teesre chouthe over ke baad...'
5 months ago

Suryakumar's subtle caution for Axar Patel ahead of 1st T20I hints at Pallekele track: 'Teesre chouthe over ke baad...'

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav is all set to begin his first assignment as a full-time T20I captain, with India slated to face Sri Lanka in a three-match contest, starting July 27 in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav during India's practice session in Pallekele The Indian team already reached Sri Lanka on Monday afternoon and scheduled their first practice session on Tuesday, at the Pallekele …

Ajit Agarkar dumps India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav from ODI scheme: 'We haven't discussed him'
5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar dumps India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav from ODI scheme: 'We haven't discussed him'

Hindustan Times  

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar made an honest admission about Suryakumar Yadav's omission from the ODI team despite appointing him as the new T20I captain. The BCCI made some bold decisions ahead of the Sri Lanka tour by naming Surya the new T20I captain over Hardik Pandya, but he failed to make the cut for the ODI team. Ajit Agarkar …

SL vs IND: Charith Asalanka named new captain as Sri Lanka announce T20I squad
5 months ago

SL vs IND: Charith Asalanka named new captain as Sri Lanka announce T20I squad

India Today  

Sri Lanka announced a 16-member squad to take on Suryakumar Yadav-led India in a three-match T20I series from July 27 to 30 in Pallekele. Much like Sri Lanka, India also appointed a new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav after Rohit Sharma retired from T20I cricket following the World Cup triumph. SRi LANKA T20I SQUAD FOR INDIA SERIES Charith Asalanka – Captain, …

Gautam Gambhir fires ramrod-straight response about workload management of Jasprit Bumrah: ‘He is one rare kind…'
5 months ago

Gautam Gambhir fires ramrod-straight response about workload management of Jasprit Bumrah: ‘He is one rare kind…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India is taking extra care of Jasprit Bumrah in Gautam Gambhir era? Attending the first press conference in Mumbai before his debut assignment as head coach in Sri Lanka, Gambhir said that he wants stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play as many games as possible. Gambhir talked about Bumrah's workload management in his first presser as India's …

Rahul Dravid receives indirect mention from Gautam Gambhir as head coach inherits 'successful' India side from The Wall
5 months ago

Rahul Dravid receives indirect mention from Gautam Gambhir as head coach inherits 'successful' India side from The Wall

Hindustan Times  

Marking a new chapter in Indian cricket, Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India's head coach across all formats. The two-time ICC World Cup winner succeeded Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of the men's senior team after the ICC T20 World Cup. In his coaching swansong, Dravid guided Rohit Sharma's Team India to T20 World Cup glory in …

Shubman Gill awarded vice-captaincy as Ajit Agarkar feared the worst for Indian cricket: 'When Hardik got injured…'
5 months ago

Shubman Gill awarded vice-captaincy as Ajit Agarkar feared the worst for Indian cricket: 'When Hardik got injured…'

Hindustan Times  

When Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 internationals, Indian cricket had to ask itself the question: Who is going to be their next T20 captain? The common belief was Hardik Pandya, as he was the one to captain India when Rohit did not play T20Is for a year after the 2022 T20 World Cup. Ajit Agarkar explained why Shubman …

India coach Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play at 2027 Cricket World Cup
5 months ago

India coach Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play at 2027 Cricket World Cup

Associated Press  

MUMBAI, India — New India coach Gautam Gambhir has backed star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue playing in the long term, even possibly at the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Kohli and Sharma had announced their T20 retirements after India’s World Cup triumph in the West Indies on June 29. And then, hopefully, if they …

Hardik Pandya meets Gautam Gambhir's staff hours after new head coach's presser as Team India leaves for Sri Lanka
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya meets Gautam Gambhir's staff hours after new head coach's presser as Team India leaves for Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

The Indian team are making their way to Sri Lanka for their limited-overs tour of the country. The team, who will be led by a new coaching staff helmed by Gautam Gambhir and a new captain in T20Is in Suryakumar Yadav, was spotted gathering at the Mumbai airport on Monday just hours after the former gave a press conference along …

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