'Gautam Gambhir will hear worse things if...': Ricky Ponting's 'frosty' remark in firing fresh salvo at India head coach
1 month ago

'Gautam Gambhir will hear worse things if...': Ricky Ponting's 'frosty' remark in firing fresh salvo at India head coach

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting fired a fresh salvo at India head coach Gautam Gambhir over the old Virat Kohli remark, saying that the former India opener might encounter worse remarks if the visitors incur a poor Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia. Ricky Ponting fired fresh salvo at Gautam Gambhir Earlier this month, speaking on The ICC Review, Ponting expressed concerns over Kohli's form in the last four years, highlighting that the 36-year-old managed only two centuries in 60 Test innings during the run. However, on Thursday, speaking to Channel 7 Cricket, the Australia legend warned Gambhir that he might get to hear worse statements on the Indian team or the players, if the side performs poorly in the five-Test series against Australia. However, Ponting backed Kohli to bounce back in the series against Australia and said that he is rather looking forward to watching former India captain bat.

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Centurion Virat Kohli repays Gautam Gambhir's faith after Ricky Ponting jibe
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Centurion Virat Kohli repays Gautam Gambhir's faith after Ricky Ponting jibe

India Today  

"I just want to contribute to the team’s cause, I am not a guy who wants to hang around just for the sake of it," Kohli told the broadcasters after hitting his record 30th Test hundred. He managed to repay the faith showcased in him by Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir with a record 30th Test ton on Day …

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar
1 month ago

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, on Thursday, sent out a warning to the Indian Team ahead of their regular skipper Rohit Sharma's potential return to the squad before the second Test against Australia. Ricky Ponting made an audacious remark on Rohit Sharma Rohit will miss the opening Test match against Australia on Friday, with Jasprit Bumrah slated to lead the …

Ravi Shastri's advice to Gautam Gambhir: Don't make knee-jerk decisions
1 month ago

Ravi Shastri's advice to Gautam Gambhir: Don't make knee-jerk decisions

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri wants Gautam Gambhir to keep a cool head on the tour of Australia. Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri said that Gambhir needs to understand his players and not make knee-jerk decisions in the 5-match series. You will understand situations of a team where a certain player might be better than the other," Ravi Shastri …

'Gautam Gambhir's tenure will be shorter than Greg Chappell': Simon Doull, Nasser can't control laughter in savage dig
1 month ago

'Gautam Gambhir's tenure will be shorter than Greg Chappell': Simon Doull, Nasser can't control laughter in savage dig

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketers Simon Doull and Nasser Hussain could not stop laughing as they took a brutal dig at India head coach Gautam Gambhir over his viral retort to Australia legend Ricky Ponting at a press conference before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Simon Doull, Nasser Hussain took a brutal dig at Gautam Gambhir Earlier this month, Ponting had expressed concerns over …

‘I have serious reservations about Gautam Gambhir…’: Tim Paine continues attack on India head coach, ‘his attitude…’
1 month ago

‘I have serious reservations about Gautam Gambhir…’: Tim Paine continues attack on India head coach, ‘his attitude…’

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian captain Tim Paine continued his verbal attack on India head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Explaining the difference with Ravi Shastri, under whom India beat Australia in the last two Test series, the former wicketkeeper-batter said he has doubts whether Gambhir's approach would suit the Indian team. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is under a …

BGT: Sourav Ganguly issues verdict on Gautam Gambhir's Ricky Ponting remarks
1 month ago

BGT: Sourav Ganguly issues verdict on Gautam Gambhir's Ricky Ponting remarks

India Today  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has put his weight behind Gautam Gambhir over the India coach's fiery remarks on Ricky Ponting during a press conference ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Gambhir's recent remarks came in response to Australian legend Ricky Ponting's comments about Virat Kohli's dip in form. Ponting had expressed concern over Kohli's underwhelming performances, prompting …

‘Not Rohit or Virat, it’s Gambhir’: Former Australia captain reveals India’s biggest problem ahead of BGT 2024
1 month ago

‘Not Rohit or Virat, it’s Gambhir’: Former Australia captain reveals India’s biggest problem ahead of BGT 2024

Live Mint  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has taken a dig at Gautam Gambhir ahead of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, even going as far as to call him “India’s biggest problem.” Paine, however, praised former India head coach Ravi Shastri for guiding the team to consecutive series victories in Australia. Ponting had raised concerns over the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat …

"Concern is his ability to stay calm under pressure...": Paine on Gambhir ahead of Australia tour
1 month, 1 week ago

"Concern is his ability to stay calm under pressure...": Paine on Gambhir ahead of Australia tour

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Former Australian skipper Tim Paine said that India's biggest concern is their head coach Gautam Gambhir's ability to stay calm under pressure, and made it clear that he is not exactly a fan of the World Cup winning star's outspoken nature. ": Paine on Gambhir ahead of Australia tour Gambhir's remarks on Aussie legend Ricky Ponting following his …

Michael Vaughan trashes Gautam Gambhir in IND head coach's feud with Ricky Ponting: 'He is going to have to learn...'
1 month, 1 week ago

Michael Vaughan trashes Gautam Gambhir in IND head coach's feud with Ricky Ponting: 'He is going to have to learn...'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting firing away at each other over the subject of Virat Kohli's form has provided a spicy preview to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gambhir had said that the three-time World Cup winning former Australia captain should concentrate on what's happening in country's cricket when asked about the latter pointing out that Kohli has scored …

Tim Paine: Gambhir’s ‘prickly’ style of coaching ‘not great fit’ for Indian team
1 month, 1 week ago

Tim Paine: Gambhir’s ‘prickly’ style of coaching ‘not great fit’ for Indian team

The Hindu  

Gautam Gambhir’s “prickly” coaching style may not bode well for the Indian team, and it could be a “long summer” if it fails to start strong in the Perth Test on November 22, warns former Australian captain Tim Paine. “If your coach is the first one to crack in a press conference after being asked a simple question, it could …

Gambhir's prickly style of coaching not great fit for team India: Former Aussie Captain
1 month, 1 week ago

Gambhir's prickly style of coaching not great fit for team India: Former Aussie Captain

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Gautam Gambhir's "prickly" coaching style may not bode well for the Indian team, and it could be a "long summer" if they fail to start strong in the Perth Test on November 22, warns former Australian captain Tim Paine. Paine's comments stemmed from a recent media interaction where Gambhir took issue with Ricky Ponting's remarks on Virat Kohli's struggling …

'If your coach is first one to crack...': Tim Paine says 'Gambhir not great fit for Indian cricket', mentions Shastri
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1 month, 1 week ago

'If your coach is first one to crack...': Tim Paine says 'Gambhir not great fit for Indian cricket', mentions Shastri

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine reacted to the ongoing back-and-forth between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting, saying it does not auger well for India's prospects in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to begin on November 22 in Perth. Tim Paine, who lost the last two series Down Under against India, said that the entire row between Ponting …

Prickly coach Gautam Gambhir not a great fit for Indian team: Tim Paine
1 month, 1 week ago

Prickly coach Gautam Gambhir not a great fit for Indian team: Tim Paine

India Today  

Former Australian captain Tim Paine criticised Gautam Gambhir for his coaching style ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Paine called Gambhir 'prickly' and felt that he could not be a great fit into the Indian team as head coach. The comments didn't sit well with Gambhir and the India coach would lay into the Australia great by saying what …

Gautam Gambhir vs Ricky Ponting: Australia great says India coach is frightened
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1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir vs Ricky Ponting: Australia great says India coach is frightened

India Today  

The war of words between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting continues with the Australia great saying that the India coach is frightened ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The comments didn't sit well with Gambhir and the India coach would lay into the Australia great by saying what he had to do with Indian cricket. Speaking on the podcast show 'The …

"He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe
1 month, 1 week ago

"He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting called Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir a "prickly character" after he delivered a jibe at him for voicing concerns over the form of star batter Virat Kohli. "He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe As the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth's Optus Stadium comes close, the war of …

Ponting: Gambhir is a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli
1 month, 1 week ago

Ponting: Gambhir is a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli

The Hindu  

Responding to Gautam Gambhir’s jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a “prickly character” and insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should not be construed as a dig at the batter, who himself would be worried about his prolonged lean patch. Ponting, in an interview to ICC, had said that …

He's a prickly character: Ponting responds to Gambhir's jibe, says he never took dig at Kohli
1 month, 1 week ago

He's a prickly character: Ponting responds to Gambhir's jibe, says he never took dig at Kohli

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Responding to Gautam Gambhir's jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a "prickly character" and insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should not be construed as a dig on the star batter, who himself would be worried about his prolonged lean patch. he's quite a prickly character, so I'm …

Ponting labels Gambhir a 'prickly character' after Team India coach questions his Kohli comments
1 month, 1 week ago

Ponting labels Gambhir a 'prickly character' after Team India coach questions his Kohli comments

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War of words breaks out between Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir as former Australia captain labels Team India coach a ‘prickly character’ after his comments on Virat Kohli was questioned. Recently, Ponting while analysing Virat Kohli’s form ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy questioned the lack of centuries from the star batter in Test cricket in the last five years. “I …

'Gautam Gambhir’s a prickly character': Ricky Ponting's 'if he came my way...' reply after IND head coach's angry retort
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'Gautam Gambhir’s a prickly character': Ricky Ponting's 'if he came my way...' reply after IND head coach's angry retort

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting admitted that he was not surprised at India head coach Gautam Gambhir's angry retort to his comment on Virat Kohli's form in the lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Test series, which begins on November 22 in Perth. Ricky Ponting replied to Gautam Gambhir's retort Ponting was among the many critics who raised concerns over Kohli's form …

Virat Kohli criticism not a jibe, Gautam Gambhir a 'prickly character': Ponting
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1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli criticism not a jibe, Gautam Gambhir a 'prickly character': Ponting

India Today  

Ricky Ponting has claimed that he wasn't taking a dig at Virat Kohli and was just giving his honest opinion about the star batter's form recently. Ponting also said he was surprised with the reaction from India coach Gautam Gambhir's reaction to his comments on Kohli. Ponting had recently caught the eye of the storm for saying that Kohli's form …

India coach Gautam Gambhir defends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, hits out at criticism from Ricky Ponting
1 month, 1 week ago

India coach Gautam Gambhir defends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, hits out at criticism from Ricky Ponting

ABC  

India coach Gautam Gambhir has staunchly defended Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, firing back at Australian legend Ricky Ponting for his criticism of the out-of-form stars. Cricket Australia CEO defends selections after ODI series loss against Pakistan Photo shows Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley, wearing a suit jacket, no tie, speaking at a press conference at the MCG during the …

‘Keep him away from such duties’: Sanjay Manjrekar advises BCCI to never send Gautam Gambhir for pressers
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Keep him away from such duties’: Sanjay Manjrekar advises BCCI to never send Gautam Gambhir for pressers

Live Mint  

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir stood tall and held his ground with his fierce approach while defending senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli at a press conference in Mumbai ahead of the Border Gavaskar Test series. Answering a question on legendary Australian skipper Ricky Point's remarks on Kohli and Sharma, Gambhir had said, “What does Ponting …

'We will find out in the 1st Test...': Australia great reacts after Gautam Gambhir takes a jibe at Ricky Ponting
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1 month, 1 week ago

'We will find out in the 1st Test...': Australia great reacts after Gautam Gambhir takes a jibe at Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir found support from Aussie great Mike Hussey after he took a blunt swipe at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Monday as he backed “incredibly tough men” Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove their critics wrong in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Gautam Gambhir found support from an Australian great after 'Ricky Ponting' …

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form
1 month, 1 week ago

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form

The Hindu  

India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, hit out at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who recently questioned the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. “What does Ricky Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?” Gambhir said on Monday, ahead of the team’s departure to Australia. I have no concerns regarding Virat and Rohit…” Watch the full press conference here: In …

What does he have to do with! Gambhir lashes at Ponting for questioning Kohli's form
1 month, 1 week ago

What does he have to do with! Gambhir lashes at Ponting for questioning Kohli's form

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday fired a shot back at Ricky Ponting for questioning Virat Kohli's form and place in Indian team, saying the Australian legend should only be concerned about cricket in his country. Ponting had recently said Kohli's form is a concern, given the Indian batter has scored only two Test centuries in last five years …

Gautam Gambhir press conference: 5 key takeaways from India head coach’s presser in Mumbai before Australia tour
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir press conference: 5 key takeaways from India head coach’s presser in Mumbai before Australia tour

Live Mint  

Gautam Gambhir has been in headlines ever since India were humiliated 0-3 in the recent Test series against New Zealand at home earlier this month. Ever since the former India opener became the head coach of the national team, Rohit Sharma’s men won three series and lost two. Moreover, the loss against New Zealand also jeopardised India’s chances for World …

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli comment: 'What does he have to do with Indian cricket?'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli comment: 'What does he have to do with Indian cricket?'

Firstpost  

Gambhir hits out at Ponting who recently remarked that, barring Kohli, no other batter would have survived in a national team despite scoring just two Test hundreds in five years. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has hit out at Ricky Ponting while defending star batter Virat Kohli ahead of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The former Australia captain …

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting after comments on Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma: ’Think about Australian cricket’
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting after comments on Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma: ’Think about Australian cricket’

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has hit back at Ricky Ponting for his comments on the current form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. I think he should think about Australian cricket and more importantly have got no concerns whatsoever for Virat and Rohit. They've achieved a lot for Indian cricket and they will continue to achieve a lot in …

'What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir fires back at Aussie great for his comments on Virat Kohli
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir fires back at Aussie great for his comments on Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir has not taken Ricky Ponting's criticism of Virat Kohli lightly, questioning the former Australian captain's credentials to raise fingers at something that isn't his to worry about. Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian team, quashed Ponting's concerns and backed the under-fire duo of Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying they continue to be hungry as always. At 36 …

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Highlights: Gambhir backs Virat - Rohit, heaps praises on KL Rahul
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Highlights: Gambhir backs Virat - Rohit, heaps praises on KL Rahul

Live Mint  

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference LIVE: India head coach Gautam Gambhir will address the media before departing to Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024. And that is where I believe that one has to actually look at it in a different way, where you think there's nothing to lose here," Gautam Gambhir Press Conference LIVE: Australia squad for Perth Test …

Manjrekar says Gambhir should stay away from the press. Here's what our DRS thinks
1 month, 1 week ago

Manjrekar says Gambhir should stay away from the press. Here's what our DRS thinks

India Today  

Gautam Gambhir's interaction with the press in Mumbai on Monday, November 11, was eventful. However, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, in a strongly-worded statement, criticised Gambhir's press conference, saying the Indian cricket board should keep him away from press duties. Although, this was totally unnecessary and uncalled for by Mr. Manjrekar, Saransh Thapan Head Coach Gautam Gambhir facing the Australian …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Gautam Gambhir hits out at Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli criticism
1 month, 1 week ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Gautam Gambhir hits out at Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli criticism

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after criticism from the former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Notably, Ponting recently commented on Kohli's form saying that any other player wouldn't have survived in the team had he scored just two hundreds in five years. The India head coach said that Ponting has got nothing …

Gambhir unconcerned by India’s WTC final scenarios; backs Rohit and Kohli
1 month, 1 week ago

Gambhir unconcerned by India’s WTC final scenarios; backs Rohit and Kohli

Al Jazeera  

Captain Rohit likely to miss the opening Test in Perth as India look to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India’s cricket coach Gautam Gambhir has backed “incredibly tough men” Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove their critics wrong and find form in Australia following a humiliating Test series home defeat to New Zealand. Speaking prior to India’s departure …

Innocent Aussie sporting great Ricky Ponting is caught up in social media storm over 'cricket mafia' slur against India after their ODI World Cup loss
1 year, 1 month ago

Innocent Aussie sporting great Ricky Ponting is caught up in social media storm over 'cricket mafia' slur against India after their ODI World Cup loss

Daily Mail  

Ponting never uttered the blunt opinion when in commentary A fake tweet has made Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting public enemy number one in India, with their fans still in shock after comprehensively losing the World Cup final on home soil. The tweet, posted on X on November 20 by a verified account with more than 2800 followers, alleged that …

Gautam Gambhir takes aim at Ponting, Warne over Warner's six
3 years, 1 month ago

Gautam Gambhir takes aim at Ponting, Warne over Warner's six

Op India  

Gautam Gambhir took potshots at former Australian cricketers Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting after David Warner hit a ball for six after it had slipped out of Mohammad Hafeez’s hand. Citing the ‘spirit of cricket’ argument that is often used to target Ravichandran Ashwin over the Mankad incident, Gambhir asked whether Ponting and Warned had anything to say about Warner. …

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