Ponting: Gambhir is a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli
4 months, 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 Kohli’s poor form would be a concern and any other international player would have struggle to keep his spot in the Test side with just two hundreds in five years. he’s quite a prickly character, so I’m not surprised it was him who said something back,” Ponting told 7News when asked about Gambhir’s comments. I have actually coached him at Delhi Capitals and he is quite a prickly character,” Ponting said in jest when the anchor asked if he would shake hands with Gambhir if they cross path.

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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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 …

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4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'There are no friends on field. You aren't playing IPL': Michael Clarke defends Gautam Gambhir's aggressive PC remarks
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4 months, 1 week ago

'There are no friends on field. You aren't playing IPL': Michael Clarke defends Gautam Gambhir's aggressive PC remarks

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has lauded India head coach Gautam Gambhir's assertive stance ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, viewing it as a catalyst for reinvigorating the historic rivalry. Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir during a pre-departure press conference before leaving for Australia tour, in Mumbai Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Clarke highlighted that such an approach fosters a competitive edge, which …

'Gambhir isn't as popular with players as Shastri was': Australian media burn 'paranoid' India over 'unforgivable' snub
4 months, 1 week ago

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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
4 months, 1 week ago

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

India Today  

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

'Gautam Gambhir's tenure will be shorter than Greg Chappell': Simon Doull, Nasser can't control laughter in savage dig
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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

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

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India Today  

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‘I have serious reservations about Gautam Gambhir…’: Tim Paine continues attack on India head coach, ‘his attitude…’
4 months, 2 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 …

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