“Gautam Gambhir a khadoos player…”: Rohit Sharma makes bold claims about India head coach
3 months, 1 week ago

“Gautam Gambhir a khadoos player…”: Rohit Sharma makes bold claims about India head coach

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has taken over from Rahul Dravid, who not only helped the Men in Blue win the 2024 T20 World Cup, but also guided them to the finals of major ICC tournaments such as the World Test Championship and the 2023 ODI World Cup. Rohit Sharma on ‘Garden mein ghoomne aaya comment’: The Indian captain also talked about some of his comments that have gone viral on social media in the recent years. For instance, Rohit had made a funny jibe about Tilak Varma's attire at a ground, saying “Garden mein ghoomne aaya hai kya ”. The atmosphere in the Indian dressing room is such every is motivated,” Gautam Gambhir hasn't shown his real character: Former Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal recently said on JioCinema that Gautam Gambhir hasn't shown his real colours yet.

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Gautam Gambhir vs Andrew McDonald: How the Australian think tank outwitted India
1 day, 6 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir vs Andrew McDonald: How the Australian think tank outwitted India

India Today  

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj—social media was abuzz with criticism of some Indian players after the team's defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Barring their terrific win in Perth and their fight till the final day of the Boxing Day Test match, nothing much went India's way. Congratulations pic.twitter.com/Kj3DzJSMAa — Irfan Pathan January 5, 2025 Preparation for the …

Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope
2 days, 15 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 …

Rohit, Virat still have the hunger: India coach Gautam Gambhir
3 days, 20 hours ago

Rohit, Virat still have the hunger: India coach Gautam Gambhir

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: No one in the team will say it but they are all surely thinking it. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session at the Sydney Cricket Ground. “I can’t talk about the future of any player,” Gambhir said at the press conference at the SCG after the series. But ultimately, as we all …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
3 days, 23 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 …

Angry Sunil Gavaskar slams Team India on live TV after BGT 2024-25 loss: ‘We don’t know cricket, we’re nothing’
3 days, 23 hours ago

Angry Sunil Gavaskar slams Team India on live TV after BGT 2024-25 loss: ‘We don’t know cricket, we’re nothing’

Live Mint  

Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at the Indian cricket team on live television after India's embarrassing loss against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. After the fifth Test match in Sydney, Gavaskar was asked whether the Indian team should have prepared better by playing pink ball matches and in conditions like Australia before their tour Down Under. Sunil Gavaskar lashes …

Gautam Gambhir slams Australia coach over Sam Konstas ‘intimidation’ remark: ‘No business talking to Bumrah’
3 days, 23 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir slams Australia coach over Sam Konstas ‘intimidation’ remark: ‘No business talking to Bumrah’

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has lashed out at Sam Konstas over his heated exchange with pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the fifth and final match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Not mincing his words, Gambhir said, Konstas had ‘no business’ talking to Jasprit Bumrah when Khwaja was taking his time to get ready. Gautam Gambhir while speaking at the post …

Gautam Gambhir fumes at 'insensible' media rumours on Rohit Sharma's Sydney call: When a captain takes such a call…'
4 days ago

Gautam Gambhir fumes at 'insensible' media rumours on Rohit Sharma's Sydney call: When a captain takes such a call…'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Sunday, ended his silence on the reports on captain Rohit Sharma's call to “opt out” of the fifth match of the Border-Gavaskar series and the rumours of an unrest in the Indian camp. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir, player Rohit Sharma inspect the pitch ahead of the fifth and last test match …

Gambhir responds to claims that India ‘intimidated’ young Konstas: It’s a tough sport played by tough men
4 days ago

Gambhir responds to claims that India ‘intimidated’ young Konstas: It’s a tough sport played by tough men

The Hindu  

Sam Konstas has the shots and the words. During Australia’s first innings in the fifth Test here at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the opener exchanged words with Jasprit Bumrah, who was complaining about Usman Khawaja ‘wasting time’ before close of play. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Gambhir said, “It’s a tough sport played by tough men. That was the …

What did you do? Sunil Gavaskar slams Gambhir-led coaching staff after BGT loss
4 days, 6 hours ago

What did you do? Sunil Gavaskar slams Gambhir-led coaching staff after BGT loss

India Today  

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Gautam Gambhir-led coaching staff after India failed to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, losing a five-match Test series in Australia 3-1. For the first time in 10 years, Australia beat India in a Test series as the Asian giants' bid to complete an Australian hat-trick came to a grinding halt. AUS vs IND, 5th Test …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
4 days, 6 hours ago

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he appreciated Rohit Sharma admitting his poor run with the bat during a candid interview in Sydney, where he opted out of the fifth Test against Australia. However, Manjrekar suggested there might have been "another reason" that prompted Rohit to speak to the broadcasters midway through a crucial Test series decider. IND vs AUS, …

Gautam Gambhir turns down request to 'allow Rohit Sharma play in Sydney and retire'
6 days, 14 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir turns down request to 'allow Rohit Sharma play in Sydney and retire'

Hindustan Times  

Amid constant speculation of his future and place in the Indian Test team, following a dwindling return with the bat since September, captain Rohit Sharma reportedly 'opted out' of the playing XI on the eve of the fifth and final Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma chat in the …

Was Gautam Gambhir BCCI’s ‘compromise’ as Rahul Dravid’s replacement? Report makes startling revelation
1 week ago

Was Gautam Gambhir BCCI’s ‘compromise’ as Rahul Dravid’s replacement? Report makes startling revelation

Live Mint  

Gautam Gambhir ushered a new era in Indian cricket, when he was named as Rahul Dravid's replacement as the head coach of the men's senior national team. With two Indian Premier League titles as captain, and two playoff finishes and a title as a mentor, the former India cricketer looked to be the obvious choice to carry on Dravid's legacy. …

Sydney Test: Gambhir Stresses 'Team First' Amid Injury Setback
1 week ago

Sydney Test: Gambhir Stresses 'Team First' Amid Injury Setback

Deccan Chronicle  

For team India the first test match of the new year will also be a test of its mettle with the side down 1-2 in the five test series against arch-rivals Australia. We had just one conversation in our dressing room - how we will win the next test, as it is important for us," Gambhir said.The team will have …

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

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions
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1 week ago

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

India Today  

India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm whether captain Rohit Sharma would play in the Sydney Test against Australia when asked directly about his inclusion. While Gambhir confirmed that India would miss fast bowler Akash Deep due to an injury, he remained non-committal regarding the team combination and Rohit’s inclusion in the playing XI. When asked if Rohit would feature …

Team India stars feeling 'insecure' under Gautam Gambhir, clarity in communication not same as Dravid, Shastri: Report
1 week ago

Team India stars feeling 'insecure' under Gautam Gambhir, clarity in communication not same as Dravid, Shastri: Report

Hindustan Times  

The role of head coach Gautam Gambhir in managing an Indian team in transition has come under increasing scrutiny. India's coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma chat in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground While the team’s on-field struggles are evident, off-field issues are beginning to bubble up. According to a report from PTI, Gambhir is facing growing …

Gautam Gambhir's handling of India's transition raises eyebrows
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1 week 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's position as head coach in danger if performance doesn't improve: Report
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1 week, 1 day ago

Gautam Gambhir's position as head coach in danger if performance doesn't improve: Report

India TV News  

Gautam Gambhir will be under the focus when India enter their next Test match against Australia in Sydney on January 3. After a huge loss in the Boxing Day Test, Gambhir reportedly expressed his anger at the players in MCG's dressing room and caused unrest among the players. Under Gambhir's short reign, India suffered a shock ODI series loss to …

Gautam Gambhir was not first choice coach, his position not safe: Report
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Communication from Gautam Gambhir gave me clarity and confidence: Sanju Samson
3 weeks ago

Communication from Gautam Gambhir gave me clarity and confidence: Sanju Samson

India Today  

Indian wicketkeeper Sanju Samson has revealed how India coach Gautam Gambhir's mentorship during his early days in the IPL at Kolkata Knight Riders and the Indian cricket setup helped shape his approach to the game. Samson now appears to be in pole position to become India’s T20 opener following the dual retirements of Kohli and Sharma after the T20 World …

'Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are not on the same page'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are not on the same page'

Deccan Chronicle  

Soon after an impressive start to their Border Gavaskar Trophy campaign, Team India had dropped their hats, irking fans and experts alike. Meanwhile, a key observation by a former player revealed a mismatch between captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir, sparking concerns. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali in his YouTube channel reviewed India's performance down under during the …

'Rohit Sharma, Gambhir not on same page': Adelaide, Brisbane show sparks speculations of divide in India dressing room
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Rohit Sharma, Gambhir not on same page': Adelaide, Brisbane show sparks speculations of divide in India dressing room

Hindustan Times  

India's shoddy performances in the Adelaide Test, where they lost by 10 wickets against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, and in the ongoing third match in Brisbane, sparked speculation from former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali of a divide in the Indian dressing room, with captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir "not being on the same page." India's …

Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team on Tuesday after flying home due to 'personal reasons'
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1 month ago

Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team on Tuesday after flying home due to 'personal reasons'

Firstpost  

In Gambhir’s absence, assistant coaches Ryan ten Doeschate and Abhishek Nayar and bowling coach Morne Morkel had overseen India’s training ahead of the second Test in Adelaide as well as their practice match in Canberra. Head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to rejoin the Indian team on Tuesday after flying back home due to “personal reasons”, ESPNCricinfo reported on Monday. …

Head coach Gautam Gambhir set to rejoin India team in Australia
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1 month 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 …

Gautam Gambhir flies back to Australia, set to take tricky calls on batting order ahead of pink-ball Test
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1 month ago

Gautam Gambhir flies back to Australia, set to take tricky calls on batting order ahead of pink-ball Test

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, has flown out of India to rejoin the touring party in Australia ahead of the upcoming pink-ball Test, set to begin in Adelaide on December 6. Gambhir recently missed India's two-day pink-ball practice match against Australia Prime Minister's XI, which the tourists eventually won by six wickets. In the absence of Gambhir, the rest of …

AUS vs IND: Coach Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team today in Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Coach Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team today in Australia

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to rejoin the team in Australia ahead of the second Test at Adelaide Oval, having flown back home due to "personal reasons" after the big win in the series opener in Perth. Gambhir missed the two-day warm-up game against the Prime Minister's XI at Manuka Oval here, which was reduced to a 46-overs-a-side …

Gautam Gambhir's stint as India coach shouldn't be judged too soon: Ajay Jadeja
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir's stint as India coach shouldn't be judged too soon: Ajay Jadeja

India Today  

Former Indian batter Ajay Jadeja has urged critics to exercise patience with Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team, amidst the backlash following India's 0-3 home Test series loss to New Zealand. While the team began on a promising note with a T20I series win over Sri Lanka and a Test series victory against Bangladesh, …

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 …

Unfair to judge Gambhir so early in his coaching role: Ajay Jadeja
1 month, 1 week ago

Unfair to judge Gambhir so early in his coaching role: Ajay Jadeja

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former India middle-order batter Ajay Jadeja on Saturday defended head coach Gautam Gambhir from the criticism he has received following the 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand, saying it's "unfair" given the short time he has been in the new role. India's massive 295-run win against Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Test at Perth following the no-show against the …

Gautam Gambhir to fly back to India due to 'personal reasons,' will join Team India before 2nd Test vs Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir to fly back to India due to 'personal reasons,' will join Team India before 2nd Test vs Australia

Firstpost  

Gautam Gambhir is planning to return to India midway through the Australia series due to ‘personal reasons’ but he will back with the Indian cricket team before the second Test in Adelaide. PTI Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir will be returning to India midway through the tour of Australia due to “personal reasons,” it was revealed on Tuesday. India …

Avoid knee-jerk reactions: Shastri's short advice to Gambhir ahead of BGT
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Avoid knee-jerk reactions: Shastri's short advice to Gambhir ahead of BGT

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ravi Shastri guided India to back-to-back series wins in Australia and his short advice to current head coach Gautam Gambhir is to "stay calm" over the course of five Tests Down Under and avoid knee-jerk reactions. "The first thing would be to stay calm and not let outside elements influence you in any way," Shastri advised Gambhir while …

Under-pressure Gautam Gambhir gets guru advice from Ravi Shastri; ex-India coach says ‘things don’t come overnight’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Under-pressure Gautam Gambhir gets guru advice from Ravi Shastri; ex-India coach says ‘things don’t come overnight’

Live Mint  

India had lost to New Zealand 0-2 before touring Australia in 2020-21. With the 0-3 drubbing at the hands Kiwis earlier this month, current head coach Gautam Gambhir is certainly feeling the heat. In the midst of social media criticisms on Gambhir by the former cricketers, the former India opener found the back of Shastri in the most difficult time …

'Gambhir isn't as popular with players as Shastri was': Australian media burn 'paranoid' India over 'unforgivable' snub
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Gambhir isn't as popular with players as Shastri was': Australian media burn 'paranoid' India over 'unforgivable' snub

Hindustan Times  

India’s “paranoid” approach to media has been questioned ahead of the start of the Border-Gavaskar Test series in Perth on Friday. Australian media sent India head coach Gautam Gambhir a sharp reminder of Ravi Shastri amid Ravichandran Ashwin snubbing the press conference on Wednesday. 'Don't sense Gambhir’s as popular with the players as Shastri was' Craddock was, however, backed by …

Ravi Shastri's advice to Gautam Gambhir: Don't make knee-jerk decisions
1 month, 2 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 …

Michael Clarke defends Gautam Gambhir's aggression: No friends on the field
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Michael Clarke defends Gautam Gambhir's aggression: No friends on the field

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has voiced his support for India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s assertive approach towards the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, Clarke praised Gambhir’s approach, attributing it to India’s recent successes in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He stated that such an attitude was crucial to India’s triumphs in the last two series and expressed hope …

‘I have serious reservations about Gautam Gambhir…’: Tim Paine continues attack on India head coach, ‘his attitude…’
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy will test Gautam Gambhir's anger and patience: Harbhajan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy will test Gautam Gambhir's anger and patience: Harbhajan

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's patience and anger will be tested in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, feels Harbhajan Singh. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma and coaching of Gautam Gambhir, India were outplayed by New Zealand batters and spinners. Speaking on Jatin Sapru's YouTube channel, Harbhajan argued that the head coach will be low at the start of the series but …

Michael Vaughan trashes Gautam Gambhir in IND head coach's feud with Ricky Ponting: 'He is going to have to learn...'
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 reminded of his 1-match ban by Brad Haddin amid Ricky Ponting row
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir reminded of his 1-match ban by Brad Haddin amid Ricky Ponting row

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer has reminded India head coach Gautam Gambhir of his one-match ban from 2008 amid his verbal spat with Ricky Ponting. Notably, Gambhir recently reacted strongly to Ponting’s criticism of Virat Kohli’s form and said that the former Australia captain has no business talking about Indian cricket and should only focus on Australian cricket. Further speaking ahead, Haddin …

BGT recap: When double centurion Gautam Gambhir faced one-match ban in 2008
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BGT recap: When double centurion Gautam Gambhir faced one-match ban in 2008

India Today  

The 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy was a series filled with intense cricket, and the third Test in Delhi during Australia's tour of India proved to be no exception. Current India head coach and ex-opener, Gautam Gambhir played a memorable knock, scoring a career-best 206 in a high-stakes match. Recapping BGT: When India faced shoddy umpiring Gambhir vs Watson spat Australian players …

Gautam Gambhir vs Ricky Ponting: Australia great says India coach is frightened
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Ponting: Gambhir is a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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