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Harbhajan Singh hails India management for masterstroke decision before Champions Trophy
New Delhi, February 14: Former ball tweaker Harbhajan Singh believes India management's decision to include mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the Champions Trophy squad is a "masterstroke."
Gautam Gambhir backs Shubman Gill after stellar ODI series against England
Ahmedabad, February 13: Shubman Gill once again proved his class with a match-winning 112 off 102 balls in the final ODI against England in Ahmedabad, helping India secure a dominant 3-0 series victory. His exceptional performances throughout the series earned him the "Player of the Series" award, as he finished as the leading run-scorer with 259 runs at an average of 86.33 and a strike rate of 103.60.
Gautam Gambhir backs India's batting strategy after 3-0 sweep against England
Ahmedabad, February 13: India's dominant 3-0 series victory over England left little room for doubt about their superiority, but one aspect of their batting order drew scrutiny. In two of the successful chases, all-rounder Axar Patel was promoted up the order, leaving KL Rahul with minimal involvement. This move, seemingly influenced by head coach Gautam Gambhir's preference for a right-left combination in the middle order, sparked debate among commentators.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir confirms India's number-one wicketkeeper ahead of Champions Trophy
Ahmedabad, February 13: India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that KL Rahul is the first-choice wicketkeeper over Rishabh Pant ahead of the Champions Trophy beginning on February 19.
Shreyas Iyer wasn't supposed to be benched throughout England series: India head coach Gautam Gambhir
Ahmedabad, February 13: India head coach Gautam Gambhir finally lifted the veil over whether Shreyas Iyer was supposed to be benched throughout the three ODIs against England by affirming that the 30-year-old batter was always in the "scheme of things."
Wanted another wicket-taking option...: Gambhir on Chakravarthy's inclusion in CT squad
Ahmedabad, February 13: Head coach Gautam Gambhir shed light on the surprise inclusion of mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in place of young southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal in India's 15-player squad for next week's Champions Trophy.
Clinical India crush England by 142 runs, secure series clean sweep ahead of Champions Trophy
Ahmedabad, February 12: Fine bowling performances by bowlers and top knocks by Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli helped India secure a clean sweep series win over England, with a 142-run win in the third ODI at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.
Zaheer Khan warns against Gambhir's 'excessive flexibility' in India's white-ball setup
New Delhi, Feb 11: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has voiced his concerns over Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir's “excessive flexible approach” in the white-ball setup, cautioning that too much experimentation and frequent changes could lead to player insecurity.
For me, champion is me: Shreyas Iyer gives sneak peek of mentality following comeback in team
Nagpur, February 6: Shreyas Iyer gave a sneak peek of his mentality that has allowed him to define and reap success at the international level.
Ravi Shastri speaks up on India-Pakistan rivalry ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
New Delhi, February 5: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday opened up on the rivalry between India and Pakistan and also provided insights on head coach Gautam Gambhir's remarks, as per the ICC.
Varun Chakaravarthy added to India’s ODI squad for England series
New Delhi, Feb 4: Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was on Tuesday added to India's squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England.
Yuvraj would be happy today seeing me bat till end, says Abhishek Sharma after his 135 vs England
Mumbai, Feb 2: Opener Abhishek Sharma, who hammered a 54-ball 135 and claimed 2 wickets for three runs to help India thrash England by 150 runs in the fifth and final T20I, said his mentor Yuvraj Singh would have been really happy with his knock as he batted till the end of the innings, staying till the 18th over at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
With ideology of selflessness, fearlessness, Gambhir clears India's T20I approach: Want to hit 250-260 regularly
Mumbai, February 3: While establishing the intention of hitting 250-plus scores regularly in T20Is, India head coach Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on his players for embracing "high-risk, high-reward cricket", which allowed them to fetch a 4-1 series win over England.
Cricket fraternity hails India women for U19 Women's T20 World Cup glory
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Gautam Gambhir, Mithali Raj, Pragyan Ojha, Rishabh Pant, and other cricketing stars sent their congratulatory messages for India's U19 Women's team for clinching the 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the summit clash on Sunday.
We don't go to Champions Trophy thinking...: Gambhir on India-Pakistan clash
Mumbai, February 2: Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir has downplayed the extra significance of his side's contest against arch-rival Pakistan at the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy, stating that every game is important and the goal is to win the trophy, not just a particular match.
Mission in Dubai is to win Champions Trophy, not just one particular game: Gambhir
New Delhi, Feb 2: With the 2025 Champions Trophy nearly a fortnight away, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said the side is focused on winning every match in the competition, instead of just being fixated about emerging victorious in the clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.
India willing to allow inconsistency, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Suryakumar's lean form
Pune, January 30: India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate brushed away the concerns around captain Suyrakumar Yadav's elongated dry spell with the bat by ensuring that the management is willing to allow a bit of inconsistency and a lean patch.
If you stay till the end, we win the game: Tilak Varma on Gautam Gambhir's crucial advice after match-winning knock
Chennai, January 26: Tilak Varma once again proved his mettle under pressure, guiding his team to a thrilling victory with a match-winning knock of 72 off 55 balls in Chennai. Chasing a target of 166, Tilak showcased maturity, anchoring the innings and ensuring his side crossed the finish line against England in the second T20I.
Told him to hold his shape...: Tilak Varma unwraps his piece of advice to Bishnoi during crucial phase in 2nd T20I
Chennai, January 26: After delivering a match-winning performance for India, Tilak Varma spilt beans about the conversation he had with Ravi Bishnoi towards the climax, which made the chase a bit "easier".
2nd T20I: Gautam sir said whatever happens, play according to the situation, says Tilak Varma
Chennai, Jan 25: After his brilliant unbeaten 72 helped India complete a thrilling two-wicket win over England, left-handed batter Tilak Varma revealed head coach Gautam Gambhir advised him to play as per the situation, which aided him in acing the run-chase in Saturday's game.
1st T20I: Freedom given to youngsters by captain and coach is tremendous, says Abhishek
Kolkata, Jan 22: Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma, who smashed a scintillating 79 to help India thrash England by seven wickets in the T20I series opener at the Eden Gardens, has credited the freedom given to youngsters by captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir propelling him to come good.
Should give him some time: CAB President Snehasish Ganguly backs India head coach Gambhir
Kolkata, January 22: Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly has backed head coach Gautam Gambhir and feels he should be given more time amid India's dwindling form.
Gambhir visits Kalighat temple on eve of India-England 1st T20I
Kolkata, Jan 21: India will begin the new year with a T20 series against England at Eden Gardens, which will be their first series after the embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series Down Under. Before the series, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir visited the famous Kali Temple at the Kalighat here to pray for his team's success.
He allows players to express themselves: Suryakumar Yadav on Gautam Gambhir's leadership
Kolkata, January 21: Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav has credited Gautam Gambhir's leadership for fostering a positive and player-friendly atmosphere in the T20 team on Tuesday in Kolkata.
Sare secret bata du kya idhar hi: Suryakumar's hilarious reply on India T20 WC 2026 preparations
Kolkata, January 21: India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav had a hilarious reply in store when he was quizzed about the defending champions' plans for next year's T20 World Cup ahead of the five-match series against England.
SKY recalls KKR days and 'mishti doi' ahead of T20I series opener in Kolkata
New Delhi, Jan 21: Ahead of the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav recalled his playing days for IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) under head coach Gautam Gambhir and his fondness for Bengali delicacy 'mishti doi'.
That's the kind of trust we have...: Rohit Sharma clears air amid reports of rift with Coach Gambhir
Mumbai, January 18: Amid reports of a rift between him and Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma said the former India batter trusts the decision of a captain on the field.
Always on the lookout for leadership qualities, says Agarkar on Gill
Mumbai, Jan 18: India chief selector Ajit Agarkar said the decision to keep Shubman Gill as the vice-captain for the upcoming ODIs against England and the Champions Trophy was done keeping in mind that they are on lookout for people with some leadership skills.
Don't think players can get busy with family on tour: Veteran coach backs BCCI's recent diktat
Chandigarh, Jan 17: Veteran cricket coach Harish Sharma, who guided players like Yuvraj Singh, Dinesh Mongia, VRV Singh, and Siddharth Kaul, has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) strict guidelines for senior men's team to enforce discipline among squad members following their two consecutive Test series defeats against New Zealand and Australia.
Sitanshu Kotak to join Indian team as batting coach ahead of white-ball series against England
New Delhi, Jan 16: Former Saurashtra batter Sitanshu Kotak is set to join the Indian team as their batting coach ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against England, starting in Kolkata on January 22.
Gautam Gambhir spoke about 'indiscipline' in dressing room during BCCI meeting: Sources
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, January 16: Following a disappointing display of cricket in Sri Lanka, Australia as well as in the home series against New Zealand, India head coach Gautam Gambhir opened up about 'indiscipline' in the Indian dressing room during the review meeting on Thursday, according to a source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Outside factors doesn't matter; players focus on contributing to the team: Akash Deep
New Delhi, Jan 16: Reflecting over reports that hinted at a rift within the team during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Indian fast bowler Akash Deep dismissed those reports and said such factors doesn’t really affect the team's unity as players are focused on their on-field performance.
Kevin Pietersen expresses interest in becoming Team India's batting coach
New Delhi, January 16: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen on Thursday expressed interest in working as batting coach for Indian men's team under head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Haven't seen a captain like Rohit; lucky to start under him, says Akash Deep
New Delhi, Jan 16: Amid all the criticism on Rohit Sharma's captaincy following the 1-3 drubbing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India right-arm pacer Akash Deep heaped praise on the opener's leadership style, saying he hasn’t seen a captain like him till now.
Pant confirms his availability for Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability to play for Delhi in the next Ranji Trophy match Saurashtra.
'Shocking or rather laughable': Ex-selector slams BCCI's call to curb 'WAGs' stay on tours
New Delhi, Jan 15: The BCCI's decision to restrict the wives and girlfriends of players from travelling beyond two weeks on tours longer than a month, following India's underwhelming performance in the Australia series, was criticised by a former national selector, who described the move as "shocking and laughable."
Rohit Sharma joins Mumbai squad ahead of Ranji Trophy's second phase
Mumbai, January 14: Rohit Sharma has reunited with Mumbai's squad for their training sessions ahead of the second phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, set to begin on January 23. On Tuesday, the team held a two-hour centre-wicket practice at the Wankhede Stadium and is expected to continue training throughout the week as they prepare for their sixth-round home match against Jammu and Kashmir, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Rohit Sharma joins Mumbai's training camp at Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai, Jan 14: India captain Rohit Sharma has joined Mumbai's squad for training sessions ahead of the second phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, which begins on January 23. The team held a two-hour center-wicket practice session at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday and is set to continue training throughout the week in preparation for their sixth-round home match against Jammu and Kashmir.
BCCI takes tough stance, restricts players' family travel on tours: Sources
New Delhi, Jan 14: Following India’s disappointing performance in Test cricket, including a 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand and a 1-3 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, the BCCI has implemented strict measures to address the situation. Among these is a decision to restrict players’ wives and families from accompanying them on tours to improve focus and performance.
Coach, captain need to align: Harbhajan Singh hopeful of 'rift' between Rohit, Gambhir getting sorted
New Delhi, January 12: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh is hopeful that the reported 'rift' in the Indian team gets sorted out before next month's Champions Trophy.