‘Gambhir not similar to Chappell’: Ex-India star lambasts critics, claims coach 'respects and likes Rohit Sharma a lot’
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Gambhir not similar to Chappell’: Ex-India star lambasts critics, claims coach 'respects and likes Rohit Sharma a lot’

Hindustan Times  

India were totally dismantled in Australia during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, crumbling to a 1-3 thrashing. Meanwhile, Rohit also opted out of the final Test due to poor form, and since then multiple reports have been surfacing about his relationship with head coach Gambhir. After Rohit was missing from the playing XI for the final Test, some fans and former players were left angered by Gambhir’s approach, and felt that the India captain was being disrespected. Gautam Gambhir-Greg Chappell comparison Commenting on the ongoing controversy, Rohit’s former teammate and ex-India cricketer Robin Uthappa was asked by Lallantop, if Gambhir’s coaching style was similar to Aussie legend Greg Chappell, who had a famous row with Sourav Ganguly during his coaching tenure. I prefer someone being straightforward with me, and Gauti is very, very straight.” Dissecting Gambhir’s current situation, Uthappa pointed out that the 2011 World Cup has a tough job as he has to manage different skippers and different teams, filled with different personalities.

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India are not good in Tests, Rohit Sharma should take responsibility: Sourav Ganguly
4 days, 16 hours ago

India are not good in Tests, Rohit Sharma should take responsibility: Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly feels that India captain Rohit Sharma should take responsibility of turning things around in Test cricket as the team is not doing well in the format at the moment. Furthermore, Ganguly said that the India captain needs to take responsibility of turning things around in Test cricket. I don't know whether he's going to continue …

Sourav Ganguly pulls up Rohit Sharma for India's decline in Tests: 'Don't know if he'll continue. If he's hearing me...'
5 days, 6 hours ago

Sourav Ganguly pulls up Rohit Sharma for India's decline in Tests: 'Don't know if he'll continue. If he's hearing me...'

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly is not at all happy with India's recent decline in Test cricket, saying the team's red-ball form is a concern in the wake of a poor season. Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to find ways and arrest India's slide in Test cricket As vocal as Ganguly is about Rohit and his white-ball skills as captain and batter, the …

Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?
Top News
1 week ago

Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma has reportedly been assured by the BCCI that he will captain India in the upcoming Test series against England. Rohit Sharma’s future as India’s Test captain has been a topic of speculation ever since the team’s defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia earlier this year. Rohit gets extension to lead India in Tests However, according to a …

Gambhir told to use his Champions Trophy trump card for England Tests in startling suggestion: 'It's a swollen nerve...'
1 week, 1 day ago

Gambhir told to use his Champions Trophy trump card for England Tests in startling suggestion: 'It's a swollen nerve...'

Hindustan Times  

After answering his critics with a Champions Trophy haul on Sunday in Dubai, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has his eyes set on the next nig assignment - Test tour of England - slated to begin in late June, which will mark the beginning of the new World Test Championship cycle. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir's next assignment will be …

Watch: Gautam Gambhir reaches Mussorie to attend Rishabh Pant's sister's wedding
1 week, 3 days ago

Watch: Gautam Gambhir reaches Mussorie to attend Rishabh Pant's sister's wedding

India Today  

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir arrived in Mussorie on Wednesday, March 12 to attend wicketkepeer batter Rishabh Pant’s sister Sakshi’s wedding. pic.twitter.com/ov1ZxQslBlANI March 12, 2025 In the Champions Trophy, Gambhir had his first major success as the head coach of team India after taking over the reins in July 2024. Fresh from the T20 World Cup win in …

Gavaskar schools 'carpers' Nasser, Atherton again with smashing reply: 'Why didn't England win ICC titles until 2019?'
1 week, 4 days ago

Gavaskar schools 'carpers' Nasser, Atherton again with smashing reply: 'Why didn't England win ICC titles until 2019?'

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar launched a scathing attack on England greats Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton yet again over their earlier claim on the Indian team during the recently-concluded Champions Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar criticised Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton again Although Australia's Pat Cummins first made the statement after Dubai was picked to stage all of India's matches following …

Axar Patel lauds Rohit Sharma’s captaincy after Champions Trophy 2025 win: ‘Haath me trophy hai…’
1 week, 5 days ago

Axar Patel lauds Rohit Sharma’s captaincy after Champions Trophy 2025 win: ‘Haath me trophy hai…’

Live Mint  

Axar Patel lauded India's captain Rohit Sharma after the Men in Blue defeated the Kiwis to stake claim as the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy winners. But today, when you look at the results, and even after the first two matches, everyone must have realized how important that decision was.” Notably, India had picked four spinners in their 15 member provisional …

Rohit Sharma ends speculation over ODI retirement rumours after India wins Champions Trophy 2025 title
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma ends speculation over ODI retirement rumours after India wins Champions Trophy 2025 title

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma reserved his best for the last on and off the field. The skipper guided the Men in Blue to a record third ICC Champions Trophy title by top-scoring in the final. RELATED: Rohit Sharma says coaches backed him to adapt aggressive approach in PowerPlay “In this tournament, we have seen that from the first match till now, all …

Gautam Gambhir reveals his most-feared batter in IPL; ex-KKR mentor says ‘It’s not Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers but…’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Gautam Gambhir reveals his most-feared batter in IPL; ex-KKR mentor says ‘It’s not Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers but…’

Live Mint  

Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir revealed he didn't feared the likes of Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers but Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League. In fact, Rohit Sharma is the first captain to win five IPL titles with Mumbai Indians. “The only player who has given me sleepless nights…it's not AB de Villiers, no Chris Gayle, …

Rohit Sharma is a hardworking guy, easy to point finger at anyone: Harbhajan Singh
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma is a hardworking guy, easy to point finger at anyone: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has extended support to India captain Rohit Sharma following distasteful remarks on his fitness by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed. Harbhajan also shared his views on the controversy and said that it’s easy for people to point a finger at someone, but people need to understand the pressure of playing for one’s country. Rohit Sharma must …

Gambhir Gambhir on 'fabulous' rapport with Rohit Sharma: He is a good human being
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Gambhir Gambhir on 'fabulous' rapport with Rohit Sharma: He is a good human being

India Today  

Head coach Gautam Gambhir said he shares a "fabulous relationship" with Indian men’s captain Rohit Sharma. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Gambhir and Rohit first worked together during the tour of Sri Lanka last year. Rohit and Gambhir also faced scrutiny for losing a home Test series 0-3 to New Zealand last year, but their run to the …

Anil Kumble calls out Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma's KL Rahul ploy: 'If he does well, it's expected; if he doesn't...'
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Anil Kumble calls out Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma's KL Rahul ploy: 'If he does well, it's expected; if he doesn't...'

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul emphatically finished off India's chase against Australia in the semi-final with a six and finished unbeaten on 42 off 34 balls. Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Group A - Bangladesh v India - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 20, 2025 India's Rohit Sharma in action as KL Rahul looks on REUTERS/Satish Kumar …

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's sharp retort at insinuations that his team has been handed an "undeniable advantage" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, has been labelled as "cringeworthy arrogance" in a brutal assessment by a South African media report. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir Due to geopolitical reasons, India did not travel to Pakistan for the …

Gambhir shuts down Team India critics, backs Rohit and dismisses 'Dubai advantage': 'Don't care what people say'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gambhir shuts down Team India critics, backs Rohit and dismisses 'Dubai advantage': 'Don't care what people say'

Firstpost  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has come out strongly in support of Rohit Sharma and Team India, hitting back at critics who have questioned their performances, selection calls and batting order. In his typical aggressive manner, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir hit back at his critics after the Men in Blue stormed into the final of the Champions Trophy …

Gambhir's cut-throat reasoning for KL Rahul's demotion in batting order: 'Should be thinking of picking yourself in XI…'
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Gambhir's cut-throat reasoning for KL Rahul's demotion in batting order: 'Should be thinking of picking yourself in XI…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir called cricket a team sport while explaining the management's decision to demote KL Rahul at number 6 in the batting line-up. Gambhir was asked about Rahul's demotion in the batting line-up during the post-match press conference, and he bluntly said more than numbers, it's the impact that matters for him. "You know in a …

Sunil Gavaskar disagrees with Gautam Gambhir over Rohit Sharma 'impact' defence
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar disagrees with Gautam Gambhir over Rohit Sharma 'impact' defence

India Today  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has urged Rohit Sharma to bat for longer periods rather than adopting an overly aggressive and risk-laden approach during the powerplay in one-day internationals. Gavaskar's comments came after head coach Gautam Gambhir defended Rohit's intent, lashing out at critics following India's emphatic entry into the Champions Trophy 2025 final. However, speaking to India Today, Gavaskar suggested …

Gautam Gambhir lashes out at criticism of Virat Kohli against leg spin
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Gautam Gambhir lashes out at criticism of Virat Kohli against leg spin

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir snapped at a journalist for saying that Virat Kohli has a weakness against leg spin. Kohli played another match-winning knock for India in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Following India’s win, Gambhir was asked how Virat Kohli conquered his weakness against leg spinners to pull off another incredible chase. He will be …

‘Rohit Sharma should not be in the team’: After Shama Mohamed, TMC’s Saugata Roy questions Indian skipper’s place
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Rohit Sharma should not be in the team’: After Shama Mohamed, TMC’s Saugata Roy questions Indian skipper’s place

Live Mint  

ICC Champions Trophy: Amid a disappointing performance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is facing criticism not only from cricket fans but also from politicians. After Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's remarks, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy also questioned Rohit’s leadership, further intensifying the debate over his captaincy. ICC Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma Should not be …

Champions Trophy 2025: Fresh trouble in Indian camp as star cricketer reportedly slams Gambhir for leaving him out of XI
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Fresh trouble in Indian camp as star cricketer reportedly slams Gambhir for leaving him out of XI

Firstpost  

The concerned cricketer, whose name has not been mentioned in the report, is at loggerheads with head coach Gautam Gambhir for not considering him for the wicketkeeper-batter’s role despite his seniority in the Indian team. According to Times Now, an active Indian wicketkeeper-batter is frustrated with head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Men in Blue’s Champions Trophy opener. However, …

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
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1 month ago

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. India skipper Rohit Sharma, who returned to form with a scintillating 119 in the second ODI against England, also looked sharp, practising late cuts and delicate …

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar on the same page? Why duo had ‘heated’ exchange in BCCI squad meeting for Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar on the same page? Why duo had ‘heated’ exchange in BCCI squad meeting for Champions Trophy

Live Mint  

Just before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, it seems like all is not well inside the Indian cricket room as head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have reportedly had a ‘heated’ exchange over the squad selection for the mega event regrading a couple of decisions. While one is certainly the debate between Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul, …

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

Gautam Gambhir clears air on Rishabh Pant’s chances at Champions Trophy 2025, clarifies India’s wicketkeeper conundrum
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir clears air on Rishabh Pant’s chances at Champions Trophy 2025, clarifies India’s wicketkeeper conundrum

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant will have to wait for his chances in ODIs, confirmed Gautam Gambhir after the India head coach made it clear that KL Rahul is first-choice wicketkeeper going into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. For Gautam Gambhir, including KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant is not possible. This was Gautam Gambhir's his first ODI series win as India head coach. …

Gambhir’s tactical shift: The left-handed middle-order and KL Rahul’s changing role
1 month, 1 week ago

Gambhir’s tactical shift: The left-handed middle-order and KL Rahul’s changing role

The Hindu  

When KL Rahul strode to the middle after Shubman Gill’s dismissal in the third One-Day International against England in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, it seemed India had finally realised the obvious. India’s Axar Patel in action during the 3rd and Final ODI Cricket match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Though early attempts at this strategy faltered— …

Rohit Sharma is selfless, he has led India's ODI transformation: R Ashwin
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma is selfless, he has led India's ODI transformation: R Ashwin

India Today  

World Cup-winning former India spinner R. Ashwin has said he is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's selfless approach in one-day internationals, praising the India captain for setting an example for the rest of the team in the 50-over format. Rohit Sharma smashed 119 off just 90 deliveries in India's successful chase of 305 against England in Cuttack, ending a …

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Gambhir lauds Gill, emphasises importance of backing young players
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Gambhir lauds Gill, emphasises importance of backing young players

The Hindu  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Shubman Gill and emphasised the need to back young players after the 25-year-old’s century laid the foundation for India to beat England by 142 runs in the third One-Day International in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Imagine what can happen in the next couple of years if we keep backing him, and keep backing a lot …

KL Rahul is India's No. 1 keeper, Rishabh Pant will get his chance: Gautam Gambhir
1 month, 1 week ago

KL Rahul is India's No. 1 keeper, Rishabh Pant will get his chance: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir put his weight behind wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, calling him the team’s number one keeper. Rishabh Pant will get his chance but at the moment it is KL who has done well and we cannot play two wicketkeeper-batters,” said Gambhir in the post-match press conference. Rahul took three …

No place for Siraj? Gautam Gambhir slammed for big call in Champions Trophy squad
1 month, 1 week ago

No place for Siraj? Gautam Gambhir slammed for big call in Champions Trophy squad

India Today  

Indian cricket fans were left annoyed after Mohammed Siraj was once again ignored by the selectors for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India announced their final squad for the mega event on Tuesday, February 11 as they replaced injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah with youngster Harshit Rana, who recently made his ODI debut in the ongoing series against England. The …

‘You are creating insecurity; it might come back and hurt you’: Zaheer Khan on Gautam Gambhir's ‘flexible’ approach
1 month, 1 week ago

‘You are creating insecurity; it might come back and hurt you’: Zaheer Khan on Gautam Gambhir's ‘flexible’ approach

Hindustan Times  

As things stand now, uncertainty is the only certainty in India's white-ball approach under head coach Gautam Gambhir. And that, sooner rather than later, might come back to hurt Team India in some way or another, feels Gambhir's former teammate and the highest wicket-taker of India in the 2011 ODI World Cup Zaheer Khan. India's captain Rohit Sharma speaks with …

Gautam Gambhir blasted for ‘undermining’ KL Rahul's confidence in ODIs vs ENG: ‘What they're doing with him is not fair’
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir blasted for ‘undermining’ KL Rahul's confidence in ODIs vs ENG: ‘What they're doing with him is not fair’

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth bashed head coach Gautam Gambhir for his treatment of KL Rahul in the ongoing ODI series against England. Srikkanth blasted Gambhir's decision to push Rahul down the order at number 6 to accommodate left-right combination which might backfire for them in a crucial match. Srikkant suggested that if Gambhir want to stick with Axar at …

Big relief for captain Rohit & India in time
1 month, 1 week ago

Big relief for captain Rohit & India in time

New Indian Express  

There is no sweeter music in cricket than the sound of leather hitting the middle of timber. India skipper Rohit Sharma would have just kept hearing that sweet music during his knock against England in the second one-day international at Barabati Stadium on Sunday. After struggling to spend time in the middle, falling repeatedly to a combination of poor shots …

Why is KL Rahul batting at No.6? Former selector left baffled by Gambhir's strategy
1 month, 1 week ago

Why is KL Rahul batting at No.6? Former selector left baffled by Gambhir's strategy

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul struggled in the ongoing ODI series against England. Rahul's recent struggles have baffled a former selector, who has lambasted head coach Gautam Gambhir for Rahul's recent form. While KL Rahul's demotion in the line-up has worked against the batter, India has benefited overall, as Axar Patel has played two excellent knocks, guiding India to a series …

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England

ABP News  

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that a fit-again Virat Kohli’s return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI here on Sunday. India had taken a 1-0 lead after their four-wicket win at Nagpur and there was good news for the fans as batting …

Rohit Sharma told not to get ‘desperate’ in rough patch by old ally: 'Sometimes practicing too much isn't beneficial'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma told not to get ‘desperate’ in rough patch by old ally: 'Sometimes practicing too much isn't beneficial'

Hindustan Times  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar shared his assessment of Rohit Sharma's recent rough patch and also provided his advice for him to get the rhythm back. Nagpur: India's captain Rohit Sharma returns to pavilion after being dismissed by England's Saqib Mahmood during the first One Day International cricket match. Bangar, who has worked with Rohit previously during his stint …

Kapil Dev calls Team India 'unsettled' ahead of Champions Trophy, expresses worry over Rohit Sharma's poor form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kapil Dev calls Team India 'unsettled' ahead of Champions Trophy, expresses worry over Rohit Sharma's poor form

Hindustan Times  

With the Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon, Rohit Sharma finds himself under immense pressure, both on and off the field. Kapil Dev addresses Rohit Sharma's poor run ahead of the Champions Trophy His last ten innings across formats paint a grim picture: 2, 3, 9, 10, 3, 6, 18, 11, 0, 8. Legendary all-rounder and 1983 World Cup-winning captain …

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Rohit Sharma's poor form; expects critics to stop when India captain performs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Rohit Sharma's poor form; expects critics to stop when India captain performs

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma is facing a slump in form. Later, he flopped on his Ranji Trophy return and in the first ODI against England, Rohit scored only two. His form is a matter of huge concern for India ahead of the Champions Trophy and the remaining two matches against England will be a good platform for the 37-year-old to …

India batting coach defends Rohit Sharma amidst poor form: Just a lean patch
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India batting coach defends Rohit Sharma amidst poor form: Just a lean patch

India Today  

Rohit Sharma might have scored just 166 runs in the last 16 innings, but that is not a cause for concern, said India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. Speaking about the India captain, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that there was no problem with Rohit's batting in white-ball cricket, as he had scored runs in India's previous ODI series against Sri …

‘Kahi 2019 wali galti na ho jaye’, Suresh Raina warns Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir before Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Kahi 2019 wali galti na ho jaye’, Suresh Raina warns Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir before Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint  

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina warned the Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma to learn from the mistakes during the 2019 ODI World Cup and not repeat them ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Co-commentating alongside Suresh Raina, another former cricketer Aakash Chopra wondered what might be going on Arshdeep Singh's mind after being left out. …

If Rohit Sharma hits form before Champions trophy, will see a different captain: Raina
1 month, 2 weeks ago

If Rohit Sharma hits form before Champions trophy, will see a different captain: Raina

India Today  

Suresh Raina feels that Rohit Sharma will be a different type of captain if he is able to find form before the beginning of the Champions Trophy. If he finds form before the Champions Trophy, then we’ll see a different kind of captain and a different kind of approach from him," said Raina. Raina said that the top 3 needs …

‘Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma Are Not Robots’: Former England Cricketer Backs India Legends Amid Poor Form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma Are Not Robots’: Former England Cricketer Backs India Legends Amid Poor Form

ABP News  

England legend Kevin Pietersen has urged critics to show respect to Indian batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have faced heavy scrutiny in recent months over their below-par form with the bat. Both players struggled during the home series against New Zealand and then the Australia tour as well Virat Kohli's longstanding weakness resurfaced during the Australia tour, …

Exclusive | 'Is the captaincy burden seeing Suryakumar Yadav sacrifice his own batting potential?', asks Mumbai cricket legend Milind Rege
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive | 'Is the captaincy burden seeing Suryakumar Yadav sacrifice his own batting potential?', asks Mumbai cricket legend Milind Rege

Firstpost  

If the comprehensive 4-1 series win against England in the recent T20I series proves something beyond any doubt, it’s that the shortest format of the game is currently Team India’s biggest strength. Former Mumbai captain and chief selector and cricket advisor to the Mumbai Cricket Association, Milind Rege, spoke exclusively to Firstpost about Surya, Gambhir, as well as other big …

Gautam Gambhir stresses Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma’s ‘massive role’ for Champions Trophy 2025, downplays IND - PAK clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir stresses Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma’s ‘massive role’ for Champions Trophy 2025, downplays IND - PAK clash

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed the importance of having veteran openers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, saying that they will add value not only to the dressing room but also to Indian cricket. Notably, Gambhir's statement comes days after both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to deliver in their …

'People know me because I stopped a fight': Virat Kohli's ugly 2013 clash with Gambhir discussed on-air at Ranji match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'People know me because I stopped a fight': Virat Kohli's ugly 2013 clash with Gambhir discussed on-air at Ranji match

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli made his much-awaited return to domestic red-ball cricket on Thursday, taking the field for Delhi against Railways in the side's last Ranji Trophy league match. The India batting stalwart last played for Delhi over 12 years ago, when he was part of the playing XI which consisted some of India's star players in Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, and …

First Sports: Did Rohit Sharma file a complaint against Sunil Gavaskar's criticism?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

First Sports: Did Rohit Sharma file a complaint against Sunil Gavaskar's criticism?

Firstpost  

India captain Rohit Sharma has reportedly filed a complaint against Sunil Gavaskar, accusing him of unfair criticism. Rohit managed just 31 runs from three Tests in Australia and scored just as many runs in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. India captain Rohit Sharma is reportedly angry with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar’s criticism of him following dismal outings …

Gautam Gambhir's coaching tactics questioned by former stars: 'India didn't get the batting order right'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's coaching tactics questioned by former stars: 'India didn't get the batting order right'

Firstpost  

Following India’s loss in the third T20I on Tuesday, former cricketers criticised head coach Gautam Gambhir and his selection strategy, attributing the defeat to poor tactics. India’s 26-run defeat to England in the third bilateral T20I on Tuesday has raised serious concerns about the team’s strategies, particularly with regards to their batting order and bowling selections. Several former cricketers have …

You know Rohit's character: Rahane backs India captain in candid press interaction
2 months ago

You know Rohit's character: Rahane backs India captain in candid press interaction

India Today  

Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captain Ajinkya Rahane has backed Rohit Sharma to regain form in red-ball cricket during the upcoming fixture against Jammu and Kashmir in Mumbai, starting Thursday, 23 January. Ajinkya Rahane downplayed concerns about the Indian captain's form, highlighting Rohit's calm demeanour in the lead-up to the match, which marks the resumption of the Ranji Trophy. Rohit Sharma and …

Lack of wicket-takers could hurt India against England
2 months ago

Lack of wicket-takers could hurt India against England

Hindustan Times  

There is a changing trend in Indian cricket with regards to player selection ever since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India coach. With a question mark over both Shami and Bumrah’s fitness, the only genuine wicket-taker India have is Kuldeep and he too is returning from injury In 2017 after losing to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final India …

"He allows players to express themselves": Suryakumar Yadav on Gautam Gambhir's leadership
2 months ago

"He allows players to express themselves": Suryakumar Yadav on Gautam Gambhir's leadership

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, : Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav has credited Gautam Gambhir's leadership for fostering a positive and player-friendly atmosphere in the T20 team on Tuesday in Kolkata. "He allows players to express themselves": Suryakumar Yadav on Gautam Gambhir's leadership Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Suryakumar highlighted the former Indian opener's unique approach to mentoring and managing players. During the recently …

Embattled Gambhir gets McCullum's support: 'Gautam is a really strong leader of men'
2 months ago

Embattled Gambhir gets McCullum's support: 'Gautam is a really strong leader of men'

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Under scrutiny for recent losses as India head coach, Gautam Gambhir has found an ally in Brendon McCullum. The former New Zealand captain and England head coach praised Gambhir, calling him ‘a really strong leader of men.’ McCullum highlighted Gambhir’s ability to inspire players and foster a sense of unity. Brendon McCullum, a former teammate of Gautam Gambhir, has “no …

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