India vs Bangladesh: Gautam Gambhir elated with Sanju Samson's inclusion in T20I squad, says it was 'long overdue'
5 years, 2 months ago

India vs Bangladesh: Gautam Gambhir elated with Sanju Samson's inclusion in T20I squad, says it was 'long overdue'

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Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir is a happy man after Sanju Samson was selected in the Indian T20I team for the three-match series against Bangladesh, saying it was “long overdue”. New Delhi: Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir is a happy man after Sanju Samson was selected in the Indian T20I team for the three-match series against Bangladesh, saying it was “long overdue”. Soft hands, nimble feet and hopefully a sane head…go Sanju grab ur moment, long overdue,” Gambhir tweeted. @BCCI — Gautam Gambhir October 24, 2019 Samson played his sole match for India — a T20 international — in July 2015 when a second-string team toured Zimbabwe.

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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 …

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 …

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
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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 …

Experts raise eyebrows on Gautam Gambhir’s handling of India’s transition amidst BGT debacle: Here’s why
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1 week ago

Experts raise eyebrows on Gautam Gambhir’s handling of India’s transition amidst BGT debacle: Here’s why

Live Mint  

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 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 …

'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 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team in Australia on Tuesday
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian team in Australia on Tuesday

The Hindu  

India coach Gautam Gambhir is set to rejoin the team in Australia ahead of the second Test at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday. He had flown back home due to a family emergency following India’s 295-run win in the series opener in Perth. Gambhir missed the warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval, which was shortened to a …

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 will be back before Adelaide Test vs Australia: Assistant coach
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir will be back before Adelaide Test vs Australia: Assistant coach

India Today  

The Indian cricket team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed that head coach Gautam Gambhir will return to Australia and rejoin the Indian squad before the second Test against Australia, scheduled to begin on December 6 in Adelaide. Gambhir had flown back to India due to a "personal emergency," missing the two-day pink-ball warm-up game against the Prime Minister's XI in …

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 …

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 …

Sanju Samson named captain of Kerala for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after T20I century treble
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sanju Samson named captain of Kerala for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after T20I century treble

India TV News  

After slamming three centuries in the five innings, wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has been rewarded with captaincy for the Kerala team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. During his recent outings, Samson was in sensational touch, where he slammed centuries against Bangladesh and South Africa in two recent T20I series. Samson has been handed the captaincy duties of the Syed …

‘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 …

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 …

'I've had so many failures in my life...': Sanju Samson's emotional outpour after stellar century vs South Africa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'I've had so many failures in my life...': Sanju Samson's emotional outpour after stellar century vs South Africa

Hindustan Times  

India’s incredible top-order production continued in the decisive fourth match of the T20I series against South Africa, as Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma both scored impressive tons to become the first pair of batters to score a century in the same innings in a Full Member T20I match. India raced away to a score of 283/1, breaking all sorts of …

Next Dhoni: Shashi Tharoor brings out old Sanju Samson tweet after T20I heroics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Next Dhoni: Shashi Tharoor brings out old Sanju Samson tweet after T20I heroics

India Today  

Shashi Tharoor has reminded every one of his old tweet about Sanju Samson where he had dubbed the Kerala wicketkeeper as the next MS Dhoni. Samson continued his fine run of form in T20Is with another hundred in the final match of the series against South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on November 15, Friday. "Look out for at …

Sanju Samson to continue opening in T20Is? Suryakumar reveals healthy headache
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sanju Samson to continue opening in T20Is? Suryakumar reveals healthy headache

India Today  

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said that India have a happy headache of having a lot of players competing for the squad. Speaking at the post-match press conference after the 4th and final ODI of the series, Yadav said that he was living in the moment and would think about future combinations of the Indian team later. Suryakumar spoke about the …

SA Vs IND, 4th T20I: Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson Break Various Records; Becomes First-Ever...
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SA Vs IND, 4th T20I: Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson Break Various Records; Becomes First-Ever...

ABP News  

SA Vs IND, 4th T20I: India have thumped South African bowlers in the first innings of the 4th and last T20I of the series, as Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma have scored massive centuries in a record-breaking evening at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. With their individual centuries, the duo has now become the first-ever pair in cricket history to …

Wasim Jaffer's GIF best among uncountable memes to describe Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma's mayhem
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wasim Jaffer's GIF best among uncountable memes to describe Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma's mayhem

Hindustan Times  

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma made mockery of South Africa bowling as Team India hammered more than 280 runs in the fourth and final T20I against South Africa at the Wanderers, Johannesburg. Owing to Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma's heroics with the bat, India registered the third-fastest 200 in a T20I match. Memes galore as Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma hammer …

Centuries from Tilak, Sanju help India beat South Africa by 135 runs in 4th T20I; India win series 3-1
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centuries from Tilak, Sanju help India beat South Africa by 135 runs in 4th T20I; India win series 3-1

New Indian Express  

Among the plethora of records that tumbled, the most special one will be the two Indian batters scoring centuries in same T20I innings. Samson now has three T20I tons in the last five innings which also included two ducks. For Varma, back-to-back T20I tons on South African soil will not only increase his stocks but it also speaks volumes about …

SA vs IND: Sanju Samson becomes 2nd man to hit 2 T20I hundreds in a series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SA vs IND: Sanju Samson becomes 2nd man to hit 2 T20I hundreds in a series

India Today  

Sanju Samson scripted history on Friday, November 15, becoming the first Indian man to hit more than one hundred in a bilateral T20I series. Samson hit 107 in the T20I series opener against South Africa in Durban last week and followed it up with an 51-ball hundred in the fourth and final match of the series in Johannesburg. | SCORECARD …

Sanju Samson goes past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I rankings with century in Durban
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sanju Samson goes past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I rankings with century in Durban

India TV News  

Sanju Samson has found a new lease of life in T20Is while opening the innings. Samson smashed 107 runs off just 50 balls with seven fours and 10 sixes to his name and despite bagging a duck in the next game, he has taken a big jump in the latest ICC T20I rankings. In the process, he has also gone …

Gambhir gets Perth advice, Australia warned in 'staggering' claim on India star: ‘Wow this guy can play. Keep an eye...’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gambhir gets Perth advice, Australia warned in 'staggering' claim on India star: ‘Wow this guy can play. Keep an eye...’

Hindustan Times  

India are yet to finalise their playing XI for the Perth opener against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. However, former Aussie Test skipper Tim Paine sent India head coach Gautam Gambhir a suggestion on Dhruv Jurel's inclusion. Tim Paine wants Dhruv Jurel in India playing XI for Australia Test series Paine's comment came days after he watched Jurel in …

India coach Gautam Gambhir defends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, hits out at criticism from Ricky Ponting
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

Gambhir’s advice and domestic cricket grind: How Varun Chakravarthy turned his career around
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gambhir’s advice and domestic cricket grind: How Varun Chakravarthy turned his career around

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy is back in Team India, taking regular wickets, thanks to a valuable advice from Gautam Gambhir and a relentless dedication to the domestic circuit. Stats | Varun Chakravarthy achieves a first; South Africa end India’s winning streak Reflecting on his blistering form after the match, Varun Chakravarthy said that the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided …

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir talks about team combination for the first Test in Perth against Australia on November 22
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir talks about team combination for the first Test in Perth against Australia on November 22

The Hindu  

Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday said Jasprit Bumrah, as designated vice-captain, will lead India in the opening Test against Australia in Perth if regular skipper Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the game due to personal reasons. Rahul likely to open Rohit’s possible absence also leaves a spot vacant at the top of the batting order and Gambhir said one …

Keep Gautam Gambhir away…: Sanjay Manjrekar tells BCCI after India coach's Monday press conference
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Keep Gautam Gambhir away…: Sanjay Manjrekar tells BCCI after India coach's Monday press conference

Hindustan Times  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has requested the BCCI to keep Gautam Gambhir away from media interactions as the team departs for Australia to play a gruelling five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gambhir addressed the media in India's pre-departure press conference, where he answered a range of burning questions – from the series defeat against New Zealand to the …

Gautam Gambhir's razor-sharp reply to critics over backing KL Rahul despite slump: 'How many countries have players...?'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's razor-sharp reply to critics over backing KL Rahul despite slump: 'How many countries have players...?'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Monday, responded to criticism around backing KL Rahul, who is yet to be given a specified role in the Indian Test line-up. The criticism came amid the Indian management, comprising Gambhir and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee backing Rahul for a place in the playing XI in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series despite a …

SA vs IND, 2nd T20I: Chakravarthy credits domestic grind, Gambhir’s role clarity for comeback form
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SA vs IND, 2nd T20I: Chakravarthy credits domestic grind, Gambhir’s role clarity for comeback form

The Hindu  

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has described the three-year gap from international cricket as “tough,” but credited the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided by new head coach Gautam Gambhir for helping him to regain his lost form. The 33-year-old spinner recorded his career-best figures of 5 for 17 in Sunday’s second T20I against South Africa, though his efforts …

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 …

No clarity from Gambhir on Rohit Sharma's availability as reports hint at India captain staying back
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

No clarity from Gambhir on Rohit Sharma's availability as reports hint at India captain staying back

Firstpost  

Gautam Gambhir declined to clarify Rohit Sharma’s availability in the pre-departure press conference amid reports that the India captain will stay back for now. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to disclose anything on captain Rohit Sharma’s availability for the first Test against Australia which starts on 22 November. “Once it gets closer to the first Test match, we’ll …

Sanju Samson’s birthday: 3 times the Kerala cricketer proved his worth for Team India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanju Samson’s birthday: 3 times the Kerala cricketer proved his worth for Team India

Live Mint  

Sanju Samson turns 30 on November 11, 2024. On Sanju Samson’s birthday, let’s take a look at his stats and pick 3 of his best performances from Team India. October 21, 2023 In the 3rd ODI against South Africa at Paarl, Sanju Samson scored a remarkable 108 runs from 114 balls, helping India set a target of 296/8 in 50 …

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