'I never thought of my individual score until MS Dhoni told me,' Gautam Gambhir revisits his missed ton during 2011 World Cup Final
5 years, 1 month ago

'I never thought of my individual score until MS Dhoni told me,' Gautam Gambhir revisits his missed ton during 2011 World Cup Final

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Gautam Gambhir, more than eight years after the 2011 World Cup Final, revealed that he wasn’t thinking about his century, until MS Dhoni, who was batting along side him, apprised him about the upcoming personal milestone. Cricketer turned politician Gautam Gambhir, more than eight years after the 2011 World Cup Final, revealed that he wasn’t thinking about his century, until MS Dhoni, who was batting alongside him, apprised him about the upcoming personal milestone. I tell every youngster and every person that before getting to 97, I never thought about my own individual score but looked at the target set by Sri Lanka. I remember that when the over was completed, Dhoni told me that ’these three runs are remaining, get these three runs and your hundred would be completed’,” said Gambhir in an interview with Lallantop “Suddenly, when your mind turns to your individual performance, individual score, then, somewhere, you have a rush of blood.

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Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope
4 days, 13 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: It doesn’t take a lot of get Gautam Gambhir angry. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session on day three of the fifth and final cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2025. So, it wasn’t really a surprise that in India’s final press conference …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
5 days, 21 hours ago

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu  

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

Gautam Gambhir refuses to confirm Rohit Sharma in India XI for Sydney Test: ‘Head coach is here, that should be enough’
1 week, 2 days ago

Gautam Gambhir refuses to confirm Rohit Sharma in India XI for Sydney Test: ‘Head coach is here, that should be enough’

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remains non-committal on whether captain Rohit Sharma will feature in their final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Gambhir appeared in the pre-match press conference as opposed to Rohit, despite captains normally appearing for the interaction on the eve of matches Notably, the win in Perth came under the captaincy of ace pacer …

Don't take things for granted: Details of Gambhir's fiery dressing room speech
1 week, 2 days ago

Don't take things for granted: Details of Gambhir's fiery dressing room speech

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a strongly-worded speech in the dressing room following the team’s 184-run defeat to Australia in Melbourne, critically assessing both the performance and attitude of the players. Gambhir’s address, a stern yet constructive talk, was made in front of the entire squad, including senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gautam Gambhir did not confirm …

Gautam Gambhir's handling of India's transition raises eyebrows
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1 week, 2 days ago

Gautam Gambhir's handling of India's transition raises eyebrows

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: As Indian cricket deals with the fading form of its two stalwarts in captain Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli, head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff's role in handling a team in transition has also come into focus. But it is also reliably learnt that Gambhir, who is considered a more assertive person, hasn't earned a …

Gautam Gambhir was not first choice coach, his position not safe: Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Gautam Gambhir was not first choice coach, his position not safe: Report

India Today  

As Indian cricket deals with the fading form of its two stalwarts in captain Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli, head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff's role in handling a team in transition has also come into focus. But it is also reliably learnt that Gambhir, who is considered a more assertive person, hasn't earned a lot …

Gautam Gambhir's coaching stint shouldn't be 'judged', Ajay Jadeja says people are being 'unfair': 'Clear-cut person...'
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir's coaching stint shouldn't be 'judged', Ajay Jadeja says people are being 'unfair': 'Clear-cut person...'

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the Team India head coach has been a roller-coaster ride so far. Former India middle-order batter Ajay Jadeja has now run to the rescue of Gambhir, saying it is "unfair" to throw brickbats towards Gambhir, saying he took the coaching gig just this year, and time needs to be given to him. Top 15 buys at …

Ravi Shastri's advice to Gautam Gambhir: Don't make knee-jerk decisions
1 month, 3 weeks 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 ramrod-straight take on Sanju Samson's redemption: ‘Nothing to do with me, it was all about…'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's ramrod-straight take on Sanju Samson's redemption: ‘Nothing to do with me, it was all about…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson for his recent form in the shortest format as he refused to take credit for it. Samson recently slammed back-to-back centuries in T20Is to make a massive statement after the retirement of senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. However, the credit for Samson's redemption …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Gautam Gambhir on ‘team first’ ideology, handling pressure and adapting to conditions in Australia
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Gautam Gambhir on ‘team first’ ideology, handling pressure and adapting to conditions in Australia

The Hindu  

Gautam Gambhir’s international coaching journey has been anything but smooth. The team stumbled in the ODI series against Sri Lanka, and its most significant setback came last week when India suffered a 0-3 defeat in a home Test series against New Zealand. To keep the team ahead of their personal milestones,” Gambhir said on Monday, ahead of the team’s departure …

Why singling Gautam Gambhir out for Team India's woes is unfair
2 months ago

Why singling Gautam Gambhir out for Team India's woes is unfair

Firstpost  

Gambhir’s tenure as India head coach which began back in July is reportedly under scrutiny, and the former India opener might end up getting demoted to the status of a white-ball coach should India suffer a defeat in Australia. Few would have backed New Zealand to end India’s run of 18 consecutive Test series wins at home, especially after getting …

Meme video trolling Gautam Gambhir goes viral after India create history by losing home series against New Zealand
2 months ago

Meme video trolling Gautam Gambhir goes viral after India create history by losing home series against New Zealand

Live Mint  

A meme video trolling Gautam Gambhir after India’s 0-3 whitewash loss against New Zealand has gone viral. “Gambhir Era,” wrote the social media user who shared the video which depicts a transition of Head Coach responsibilities from Rahul Dravid to Gautam Gambhir. “We thought it would be a dream era, we will win all the trophies bc we started to …

Ravi Shastri's 'food for thought' as India suffer home Test series defeat
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri's 'food for thought' as India suffer home Test series defeat

Hindustan Times  

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed his support for Gautam Gambhir after the latter suffered a 1st Test series defeat against New Zealand. Shastri acknowledged the challenges associated with coaching a team with a large following, but he expressed confidence in Gambhir's abilities and predicted that he will learn and grow in the role.

Shastri Offers Support to Gambhir Despite Home Test Series Loss
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shastri Offers Support to Gambhir Despite Home Test Series Loss

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has come out in support of the current Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir after the side's first-ever home Test series loss against New Zealand. Shastri believes that since Gambhir is in the early phase of his coaching stint with the national team, there is still enough time on hand.

India's Resurgence on the Brink of a Historic Win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Resurgence on the Brink of a Historic Win

Hindustan Times  

India suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the opening session of the third Test in Bengaluru. Despite valiant efforts from Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant, who scored 462 and 298 respectively, New Zealand emerged victorious with a comfortable total. The loss leaves India's winning streak at home against New Zealand hanging by a thread, and …

‘Bowlers win you matches and tournaments’: Gautam Gambhir ahead of India vs New Zealand Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Bowlers win you matches and tournaments’: Gautam Gambhir ahead of India vs New Zealand Test

Live Mint  

Gautam Gambhir has highlighted the importance of bowlers in cricket. India’s head coach has urged the need to shift away from the "batter-obsessed" mindset as the team prepared for the opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. According to Gambhir, over the past decade, bowlers have increasingly taken the spotlight in Test cricket, a format in which batters traditionally dominate …

Gavaskar baffled by Gambhir, Rohit favouring Pant over Kohli at No. 4: 'Talking about a man who got almost 9000 runs'
3 months, 1 week ago

Gavaskar baffled by Gambhir, Rohit favouring Pant over Kohli at No. 4: 'Talking about a man who got almost 9000 runs'

Hindustan Times  

In a single session, India went from bowling out Bangladesh for 233 runs to trailing by just 95 after openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma went into Bazball mode on Day 4 of the second and final Test. 4 for India in 2nd Test against Bangladesh Yes, there were conversations that the washed-out Day 2 and 3 in Kanpur, …

Gambhir's bold choice of Virat Kohli's iconic knock vs PAK as best-ever ODI innings by an Indian: ‘Guys have score 200s’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gambhir's bold choice of Virat Kohli's iconic knock vs PAK as best-ever ODI innings by an Indian: ‘Guys have score 200s’

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir has named the best ODI knock by an Indian player he has seen, and it was not very obvious. He has snubbed some of the iconic knocks, including Kapil Dev's 175 against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar's Dessert Storm, and Rohit Sharma's three majestic double centuries, and picked Virat Kohli's 183 against Pakistan. Indian cricket …

Gautam Gambhir's genuine worry for Virat Kohli when MS Dhoni 'left': 'I can understand what you might have gone through'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's genuine worry for Virat Kohli when MS Dhoni 'left': 'I can understand what you might have gone through'

Hindustan Times  

Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasised with Virat Kohli's younger self when he was given captaincy of the Indian Test team after the retirement of MS Dhoni in early 2015. Of course, seven years later, Kohli finished as India's most successful Test captain bagging 40 wins, but despite taking Indian cricket to unprecedented heights – such as the pinnacle of the …

Gautam Gambhir won't 'sit back and let things flow' as Rohit Sharma and co. given heads-up ahead of Bangladesh series
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir won't 'sit back and let things flow' as Rohit Sharma and co. given heads-up ahead of Bangladesh series

Hindustan Times  

Team India will return to action after more than a month's break on September 19 when the side faces Bangladesh in the first of two Tests in Chennai. Rohit Sharma with Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Known for his fearless approach, Gautam Gambhir began his head coach stint with Team India during the tour of Sri Lanka, and according to former …

'Gautam Gambhir is still a kid; used to cry after losing': India head coach's 'true personality' out amid 'arrogant' tag
5 months ago

'Gautam Gambhir is still a kid; used to cry after losing': India head coach's 'true personality' out amid 'arrogant' tag

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir is known for being serious and not laugh much – until his recent meet up with Virat Kohli – but his 'true personality', as described by his coach is something else. It is because of Gambhir's relentless stride towards being the best and injecting a winning mentality that people mistake his 'winning attitude' as arrogance, …

'Even Dravid found it challenging': Gambhir fired 'this isn't franchise cricket' warning ahead of Rohit, Kohli meet-up
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Gautam Gambhir | A steady presence
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir | A steady presence

The Hindu  

Coaches in Indian cricket have evolved from being the pure amateur to the professional individual signing water-tight lucrative contracts. At 42, Gambhir strides in as a gritty former India opener with crucial Test runs and some riveting performances in limited overs cricket. When India won the inaugural ICC Twenty20 in South Africa in 2007, and the ICC 2011 World Cup …

Team India's white-ball star sends 'Test cricket' message to Gautam Gambhir: 'I'm looking forward to a chance...'
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Team India's white-ball star sends 'Test cricket' message to Gautam Gambhir: 'I'm looking forward to a chance...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India is set to begin a new era with Gautam Gambhir joining the men's side as its new head coach, succeeding the legendary Rahul Dravid. The former Indian captain ended his coaching stint on a high last month when the side lifted the T20 World Cup title under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, thus ending an 11-year wait for an ICC …

Gautam Gambhir, the big match player, ushers Indian cricket into next era
6 months ago

Gautam Gambhir, the big match player, ushers Indian cricket into next era

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir has been named India cricket team's new head coach as he took over the charge from Rahul Dravid, whose tenure ended with the T20 World Cup. Gambhir, who won the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup, has previously mentored the IPL teams, but it will be his first stint as a head coach. After Rahul …

Gautam Gambhir names MS Dhoni as 'probably the best captain India has ever had' in special birthday wish
6 months ago

Gautam Gambhir names MS Dhoni as 'probably the best captain India has ever had' in special birthday wish

Hindustan Times  

Considered by many to be the greatest captain in Indian cricket history, MS Dhoni turned 43 on Sunday. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter has been on the receiving end of birthday wishes throughout the day and even India legend Gautam Gambhir surprisingly joined the bandwagon. Gautam Gambhir had a special birthday wish for MS Dhoni. In an interaction with Indian Express, he …

Gautam Gambhir Opens Up About 'Only Regret' During His Playing Career
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir Opens Up About 'Only Regret' During His Playing Career

ABP News  

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir recently opened up on his playing days and expressed his sole regret: his inability to finish his role in the final of ICC Men's 2011 ODI World Cup for the Indian cricket team. In the 2011 ODI World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka, Gautam Gambhir played a crucial innings, scoring 97 runs off …

Gautam Gambhir's unmissable 'pearly whites' reaction leaves commentators gobsmacked during KKR's stunning win against MI
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's unmissable 'pearly whites' reaction leaves commentators gobsmacked during KKR's stunning win against MI

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders incurred back-to-back forgettable seasons in 2022 and 2023, where they finished seventh in both. However, with the return of their former captain, Gautam Gambhir, who led them to two IPL title glories in 2012 and 2014, as a mentor, KKR not only became the first side in the 2024 season to qualify for playoffs but also almost …

Gautam Gambhir regrets infamous 'aggressive' acts in his IPL career: ‘I’ve done some things I shouldn't have done'
8 months ago

Gautam Gambhir regrets infamous 'aggressive' acts in his IPL career: ‘I’ve done some things I shouldn't have done'

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir made some honest admissions while recalling his time as captain in the Indian Premier League. The 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI WC finals hero reminisced his time as captain and admitted that he did some things during his career which some things he shouldn't have done. But I believed if I didn't get …

I want to ask Dhoni why I was dropped when neither Kohli nor Rohit scored runs: Forgotten India star's biggest regret
10 months, 3 weeks ago

I want to ask Dhoni why I was dropped when neither Kohli nor Rohit scored runs: Forgotten India star's biggest regret

Hindustan Times  

Arguably, the most difficult side to crack into has always been the Indian cricket team, irrespective of the format. On Monday, as Manoj Tiwary, a first-class behemoth, hung his boots one last time after leading Bengal to a stunning win over Bihar at the Eden Gardens in their final league-stage game of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, the former India …

Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir can’t keep calm at Sachin Dhas, Uday Saharan’s U19 World Cup heist from 32/4
11 months ago

Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir can’t keep calm at Sachin Dhas, Uday Saharan’s U19 World Cup heist from 32/4

Hindustan Times  

Fuelled by valiant half-century scores from Sachin Dhas and captain Uday Saharan, who put up a record 171-run stand for the fifth wicket, defending champions India scripted a stunning come-from-behind win against South Africa to reach the final, their fifth consecutive and ninth overall. India reached their fifth straight U19 World Cup final India were handed a major scare at …

'India don't have long-term plan...': Gambhir's 'unfair' take on KL Rahul's maiden wicketkeeping assignment in SA Tests
1 year ago

'India don't have long-term plan...': Gambhir's 'unfair' take on KL Rahul's maiden wicketkeeping assignment in SA Tests

Hindustan Times  

Team India has struggled to find a stable wicketkeeping option in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who continues to recover from the tragic car accident he incurred in December last year. However, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir sees no “real challenge” in Rahul's new role in the upcoming assignment and makes a rather “unfair” remark on the whole situation. Gautam …

Gautam Gambhir clears equation with Virat Kohli with a heart-warming response
1 year ago

Gautam Gambhir clears equation with Virat Kohli with a heart-warming response

India Today  

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir's response to a question regarding Virat Kohli's 50th ODI century gained widespread attention on social media and for all good reasons. Remember, the two cricketing legends had a heated exchange during the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore when Gambhir was LSG's mentor. Gambhir responded quite confidently that Kohli's 50th …

Gautam Gambhir: Five times when former India batter got involved in on-field arguments
1 year, 1 month ago

Gautam Gambhir: Five times when former India batter got involved in on-field arguments

Firstpost  

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, now a Member of Parliament, has etched his name in the history books with crucial knocks in the finals of both the 2007 ICC World T20 and the 2011 ODI World Cup. Recently, his on-field heated exchange with former Indian pacer S Sreesanth reminded fans of how Gambhir has over the years been involved in …

'Babar Azam should change...': Gautam Gambhir offers advice to Pakistan captain before World Cup clash vs AUS
1 year, 2 months ago

'Babar Azam should change...': Gautam Gambhir offers advice to Pakistan captain before World Cup clash vs AUS

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels Babar Azam should take more responsibility as leader of Pakistan in the ongoing edition of the ICC World Cup. A top-four finish at the One Day International World Cup in India was a small goal for superstar Babar, who masterminded Pakistan's historic win over the Men In Blue in ICC World T20 2021. After …

Gautam Gambhir celebrates his 42nd birthday: A look at this champion cricketer’s illustrious career
1 year, 2 months ago

Gautam Gambhir celebrates his 42nd birthday: A look at this champion cricketer’s illustrious career

Live Mint  

Former Indian left-handed batter and a BJP Lok Sabha member from East Delhi, who played a crucial role in the 2007 and 2011 World Cups to help India win the most prestigious events, Gautam Gambhir, turned 42 on 14 October. Before making their Test debut, Gambhir made his debut in the ODI on 11 April 2003 vs Scotland and played …

Gautam Gambhir's World Cup eye-opener for Cummins and Co. after India loss: ‘Australia possibly lost place in semis’
1 year, 3 months ago

Gautam Gambhir's World Cup eye-opener for Cummins and Co. after India loss: ‘Australia possibly lost place in semis’

Hindustan Times  

Dropped for a meagre score of 12 in India's World Cup opener on Sunday, former Indian skipper Virat Kohli punished Australia for its costly error by playing a match-altering knock for the hosts at Chepauk. Lauding Kohli for his impressive knock against Pat Cummins and Co. amid the One Day International World Cup, Gautam Gambhir observed that youngsters can learn …

World Cup nostalgia: A 28-year-long dream fulfilled as Dhoni, Gambhir give India WC glory
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup nostalgia: A 28-year-long dream fulfilled as Dhoni, Gambhir give India WC glory

Hindustan Times  

“Dhoni finishes off in style!” Ravi Shastri’s booming voice, full of feeling and passion and emotion and delight, proclaimed the end of India’s long wait for a second World Cup crown, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s nonchalant dismissal of Nuwan Kulasekara over long-on the final act in a roller-coaster journey that held a nation it its thrall for a month and a …

Gautam Gambhir's ‘century’ prediction for Babar Azam can send alarm bells to all World Cup teams
1 year, 3 months ago

Gautam Gambhir's ‘century’ prediction for Babar Azam can send alarm bells to all World Cup teams

Hindustan Times  

Overlooked by selectors for the ICC World Cup that India won under MS Dhoni's leadership, premier batter Rohit Sharma is aiming to emulate the former Indian skipper at the grandest stage of them all in 2023. Gambhir issued noteworthy remarks about Rohit and Babar ahead of the World Cup Rohit ascended the captaincy throne in white-ball format after India's below-par …

MS Dhoni sacrificed the batter in him due to captaincy, says Gautam Gambhir
1 year, 3 months ago

MS Dhoni sacrificed the batter in him due to captaincy, says Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Former India opening batter Gautam Gambhir has said that former India skipper MS Dhoni sacrificed the batter in him due to his captaincy. Speaking to Star Sports, Gambhir said Dhoni could change the game with his batting ability, insisting that he was a blessing for India cricket since he could win matches by batting at No. Apart from winning the …

‘Gambhir won two World Cups but most will forget that…’: Tiwary wants ‘BCCI to step in’ after Kohli saga
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Gambhir won two World Cups but most will forget that…’: Tiwary wants ‘BCCI to step in’ after Kohli saga

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have received a lot of flak from various quarters for their on-field fracas in an IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli, center, talks to Lucknow Super Giants' Amit Mishra, right, after wining the match The BCCI took strict action and docked the full match fees …

'MS was rattled to the core...': Ex-IPL star reveals how Gambhir 'played with Dhoni's ego' amid Kohli controversy
1 year, 8 months ago

'MS was rattled to the core...': Ex-IPL star reveals how Gambhir 'played with Dhoni's ego' amid Kohli controversy

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli isn't the only Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has a history with. On Wednesday, during Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2023 encounter against Lucknow Super Giants that saw Gambhir and Dhoni once again squaring off against each other – albeit in a different role – former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan narrated a fascinating incident. Dhoni's biggest asset, besides being a …

MS Dhoni inaugurates site of his 2011 World Cup six memorial at Wankhede Stadium, felicitated in Mumbai
1 year, 9 months ago

MS Dhoni inaugurates site of his 2011 World Cup six memorial at Wankhede Stadium, felicitated in Mumbai

India Today  

MS Dhoni was at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday, April 7 to inaugurate the special memorial - a series of seats, in honour of his World Cup 2011 final-winning six. MS Dhoni, dressed in Chennai Super Kings colours, was present at the special ceremony hosted by the Maharashtra Cricket Association on Friday ahead of their blockbuster clash against Mumbai Indians …

Watch: Shahid Afridi rushes to check on Gautam Gambhir after batter cops a blow on helmet in LLC 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Shahid Afridi rushes to check on Gautam Gambhir after batter cops a blow on helmet in LLC 2023

India Today  

Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi have had a number of altercations on social media and on the field of playing during their heydays. However, the duo were involved in a moment of camaraderie during Match 1 of the Legends League Cricket between India Maharajas and Asia Lions on Friday, March 10 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. …

Gautam Gambhir blasts Lucknow pitch after 2nd India vs New Zealand T20I: It was a sub-standard wicket
1 year, 11 months ago

Gautam Gambhir blasts Lucknow pitch after 2nd India vs New Zealand T20I: It was a sub-standard wicket

India Today  

Former batter Gautam Gambhir was highly critical of the pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow during the second T20I between India and New Zealand on Sunday, January 29. Gambhir was clear-cut in saying that the pitch in Lucknow wasn’t suited for T20 cricket as the spinners were getting a lot of assistance …

IND vs SL: You want to see players like Rahul Tripathi, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir
2 years ago

IND vs SL: You want to see players like Rahul Tripathi, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has showered praise on Rahul Tripathi, saying you want to see players like him in the team. Speaking to Star Sports after the match, Gambhir said Tripathi’s approach remained the same throughout the game, adding that he wants to see players like him in the team. You want to see players like him,” said Gambhir. …

India vs Sri Lanka: Gautam Gambhir likens Deepak Hooda to himself, reveals interesting training story
2 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Gautam Gambhir likens Deepak Hooda to himself, reveals interesting training story

India Today  

Former India opener and the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants IPL franchise, Gautam Gambhir, heaped rich praise on Deepak Hooda, revealing that the all-rounder bats for close to 3 hours in the nets. IND vs SL, 2nd T20I Live Updates Hooda had a breakthrough IPL 2022 season with Lucknow, scoring 451 runs, including 4 fifties, in 15 matches. Hooda shone …

'No one is indispensable. You got three ODIs, try and get runs': Gambhir's hard-hitting remark on KL Rahul's struggles
2 years ago

'No one is indispensable. You got three ODIs, try and get runs': Gambhir's hard-hitting remark on KL Rahul's struggles

Hindustan Times  

Team India's star batter KL Rahul is going through a rough patch with the bat over the past few months. KL Rahul with LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir In the recently-concluded Test series against Bangladesh, Rahul faced further scrutiny after he registered scores of 22, 23, 10, and 2 across four innings. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who worked alongside Rahul …

‘I didn’t have any idea’: Sunil Gavaskar recalls when he equalled Sir Don Bradman’s 29 Test centuries
2 years, 1 month ago

‘I didn’t have any idea’: Sunil Gavaskar recalls when he equalled Sir Don Bradman’s 29 Test centuries

Firstpost  

Sunil Gavaskar hit his 29th Test century in 1983 against West Indies in New Delhi. Kolkata: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who amassed over 13,000 international runs in his career, said he did not look at the scoreboard while batting and never set targets at the crease. To get rid of the pressure in reaching a particular target, one should play …

'Everyone knows that when MS comes to bat…': Former India batter reveals how Gautam Gambhir outsmarted Dhoni in IPL
2 years, 2 months ago

'Everyone knows that when MS comes to bat…': Former India batter reveals how Gautam Gambhir outsmarted Dhoni in IPL

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir – the two names that played a pivotal role in India winning the 2011 World Cup. MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir were often pitted against each other in the IPL Even when CSK were banned and Dhoni represented the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, their rivalry continues. Robin Uthappa, the former India batter, who was with …

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