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. In a post on Twitter, where he had tagged Ashwin, Gambhir condemned the “absolutely pathetic display of spirit of the game by Warner”. @plalor — Ashwin 🇮🇳 November 12, 2021 Earlier in the year, Shane Warne had called Ashwin’s conduct “disgraceful” after an altercation with KKR captain Eoin Morgan on the field.

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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
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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Gautam Gambhir news: ’Can’t play Test match cricket like that’; old video of Geoffrey Boycott trolling Gauti goes viral
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir news: ’Can’t play Test match cricket like that’; old video of Geoffrey Boycott trolling Gauti goes viral

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has been in the headlines for the past few days following India’s loss against New Zealand in the recently-concluded Test series. Ever since Gambhir became the head coach of the Indian senior cricket team, Rohit Sharma’s men lost to Sri Lanka in an ODI series after 27 years before New Zealand registered their first-ever Test …

Meme video trolling Gautam Gambhir goes viral after India create history by losing home series against New Zealand
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

'He kept calling me something very rude': S Sreesanth on argument with Gautam Gambhir in Legends League match
1 year ago

'He kept calling me something very rude': S Sreesanth on argument with Gautam Gambhir in Legends League match

Firstpost  

Former India cricketers S Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir got into a heated argument and seemingly exchanged pointed words during a Legends League Cricket match between Gujarat Giants and India Capitals. Without any provocation, he just kept on calling me something which was very rude which shouldn’t have been said by Mr Gautam Gambhir,” the former India bowler said. Sreesanth and …

Gautam Gambhir: Biggest controversies around the cricketer-turned-politician
1 year, 2 months ago

Gautam Gambhir: Biggest controversies around the cricketer-turned-politician

Live Mint  

Former Indian opening batsman and Lok Sabha MP, Gautam Gambhir, has generated attention with his contentious statements and instances of friction with fellow cricketers. MS Dhoni's six Gautam Gambhir, known for his past remarks, such as crediting the 2011 World Cup victory to MS Dhoni's six, made a daring statement by saying “Just a reminder World Cup 2011 was won …

R Ashwin blasts social media page for 'spewing negativity' by misleading reportage on his comments on Bazball
1 year, 4 months ago

R Ashwin blasts social media page for 'spewing negativity' by misleading reportage on his comments on Bazball

India TV News  

Veteran Indian all-rounder R Ashwin has lashed out at a digital media company cum social media page for incomplete reporting based on a video from his YouTube channel where he talked about the Ashes and England's Bazball approach. Soon, several media portals reported the same from Ashwin's video where he said that the players might get dropped if they fail …

IPL 2023: Gambhir Hits Out at Rajat Sharma After His Comments on Spat With Virat
1 year, 7 months ago

IPL 2023: Gambhir Hits Out at Rajat Sharma After His Comments on Spat With Virat

The Quint  

Gautam Gambhir, on Wednesday, took to Twitter to reply to senior journalist Rajat Sharma over the latter’s comments on his spat with Virat Kohli during the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, May 1, 2023. During a broadcast, Sharma had called Gambhir 'egoistic and arrogant' while commenting on the incident and said that the …

Gautam Gambhir blasts Lucknow pitch after 2nd India vs New Zealand T20I: It was a sub-standard wicket
1 year, 10 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 …

Fans get furious on broadcasters for showing Shane Warne's advertisement during match
2 years, 5 months ago

Fans get furious on broadcasters for showing Shane Warne's advertisement during match

India TV News  

Cricket fans lost calm and got extremely furious with the broadcasters for showing Shane Warne's The world got shaken to know the sudden demise of Warne in March. In his 194 ODI matches played by him, Warne took 293 wickets with his leg spin. After his retirement, Warne led Rajasthan Royals to victory in the inaugural season of IPL. Earlier …

Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket's 'box office' star
2 years, 8 months ago

Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket's 'box office' star

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Wednesday, it will be …

Shane Warne: Absolutely devastating, Warnie would always be number one for me, says Mike Gatting
2 years, 9 months ago

Shane Warne: Absolutely devastating, Warnie would always be number one for me, says Mike Gatting

Firstpost  

Former England batter says the Australian spin legend’s sudden death has been “absolutely devastating” and he would always remember him as a man who had time to enjoy the game. London: He was at the receiving end of that ‘ball of the century’ that came to define Shane Warne’s wizardry and former England batter Mike Gatting says the Australian spin …

Mike Gatting pays emotional tribute to Warne, recalls 'the ball of the century'
2 years, 9 months ago

Mike Gatting pays emotional tribute to Warne, recalls 'the ball of the century'

Hindustan Times  

Former England batter Mike Gatting, who had fallen victim to the famous 'ball of the century' paid an emotional tribute to Shane Warne, hailing him as cricket's 'number one', after Australia cricket legend died on Friday. Mike Gatting pays emotional tribute to Shane Warne, recalls 'the ball of the century' Gatting stood at the wrong end of the delivery that …

Shane Warne: When Mike Gatting recalled ‘remarkable delivery’ from Australian spin legend
2 years, 9 months ago

Shane Warne: When Mike Gatting recalled ‘remarkable delivery’ from Australian spin legend

Firstpost  

Warne, making his Ashes debut at Manchester’s Old Trafford ground, saw his first ball pitch outside leg-stump and then spin viciously across bemused England batsman Gatting to clip the top of the off-bail. Sydney: Mike Gatting said he was “happy” to have been bowled by the “ball of the century” that kick-started Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne’s career as one of …

Where is Shane Warne now? Gambhir questions Warner's six vs Hafeez in T20 World Cup semi-final
3 years, 1 month ago

Where is Shane Warne now? Gambhir questions Warner's six vs Hafeez in T20 World Cup semi-final

India Today  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir questioned the silence from Australia cricketers, including Shane Warne over David Warner's six against Mohammad Hafeez in the T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final on Thursday. Warner went on to hit a mach-winning 49 before Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis helped Australia gun down a 177-run target to reach the final of T20 World Cup 2021. …

IPL 2021: R Ashwin absolutely correct, what he did was well within the rules, says Gautam Gambhir
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: R Ashwin absolutely correct, what he did was well within the rules, says Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Gautam Gambir, Irfan Pathan and Ajit Agarkar threw their weight behind Delhi Capitals' Ravichandran Ashwin in his recent argument with Kolkata Knight Riders' Eoin Morgan and Tim Southee. Australia spin great Shane Warne wasn't too impressed by it, calling the incident "disgraceful" but Gambhir lashed out at those criticising Ashwin. R Ashwin is absolutely correct," Gambhir said on Star Sports. …

IPL 2021: Shane Warne slams R Ashwin over on-field altercation with Eoin Morgan- It is disgraceful
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: Shane Warne slams R Ashwin over on-field altercation with Eoin Morgan- It is disgraceful

India Today  

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne lashed out on R Ashwin over Delhi Capitals spinner's altercation with Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan during their IPL match on Tuesday, saying DC player's act on the field was disgraceful. https://t.co/C2g5wYjeT6 — Shane Warne September 29, 2021 Notably, Ashwin and Morgan had a heated altercation during the KKR vs DC match in IPL …

"At least my teammates like me..." - all Ashwin, Paine said during heated sledging episode at SCG
3 years, 11 months ago

"At least my teammates like me..." - all Ashwin, Paine said during heated sledging episode at SCG

The Hindu  

Sparks flew on the final day of the Sydney Test as Australia captain Tim Paine and India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin got embroiled in a heated exchange on the field. READ| It all started with Paine saying, "I can't wait to get you to the Gabba, Ash, I'll tell you what, woohoo," ahead of an over of spinner Nathan Lyon. Are …

Gautam Gambhir reacts to racist abuses at SCG: Stricter punishment for offenders, alcohol ban in cricket venues
3 years, 11 months ago

Gautam Gambhir reacts to racist abuses at SCG: Stricter punishment for offenders, alcohol ban in cricket venues

India Today  

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir reckons the racism row in Sydney Test has 'taken the shine off' a good, hard-fought series between India and Australia. Gambhir slammed the incidents of racism by members of the crowd against Indian players, urging boards to ban the usage of alcohol at cricket venues. With the background of Covid and its impact, one would …

IPL 2020: Ricky Ponting smiles after R Ashwin decides against Mankading Aaron Finch
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Ricky Ponting smiles after R Ashwin decides against Mankading Aaron Finch

India Today  

R Ashwin had warned opposition batsmen in the lead up to Indian Premier League 2020, saying he would Mankad whenever a non-striker strays out of the crease when responding to a fans' question. Ashwin's decision not to Mankad helped raise quite a few eyebrows as he has maintained his stand despite facing criticism for Mankading Jos Buttler while he was …

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