Gautam Gambhir
Pant to Keep Wickets, India to Assess Bumrah's Workload After Pune Test, Gambhir
Pant copped a blow on the second day of the opening Test in Bengaluru and was replaced by Dhruv Jurel behind the wickets. Pant returned to score a fine century but did not keep wickets.
Gambhir Supports Struggling KL Rahul, Stresses Social Media Opinions Are Irrelevant
"Social media does not matter one bit. What the team management and leadership group thinks is very important. He is batting really well, had a decent knock in Kanpur (against Bangladesh on a difficult wicket)," Gambhir told reporters on the eve of the second Test when asked about Rahul's place in the team. Rahul had managed a 68-run knock in the first innings of the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh.
We Will Support Players to Play High-Risk Cricket, Gautam Gambhir
In its last Test match, which it played against Bangladesh at a rain-hit Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, India came all guns blazing in its first innings by setting new records for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 scores in the longer format, before declaring at 285/9.
Kohli Eager for Runs, No Need for Judgement After Every Match, Gambhir
Kohli has struck just one fifty, 76 against South Africa at Centurion in December 2023, in his last eight innings and recovery by him is imperative for India against New Zealand in a three-Test rubber starting on Wednesday and during the five-match series against Australia next month.
Gambhir has got a very clear mind as to what he wants to do with team: Rohit Sharma
“Look, Gautam Gambhir has played a lot of cricket firstly and then he has been involved with a franchise team as well before sitting at the top. So yes, like I said, it's obviously going to be different from the previous coaching staff. Every human and individual is different. Before when Rahul Dravid joined the team, we had Ravi Shastri.”
Dravid’s Key Advice to Gambhir: Pause and Reflect During High-Stress Moments
Dravid stepped down from his role following India’s victory in the T20 World Cup in the Americas last month, passing the leadership baton to Gambhir, who now leads the team on the ongoing white-ball tour to Sri Lanka.
Suryakumar Yadav Reflects on Special Bond with Coach Gambhir Ahead of SL v IND Series
Suryakumar was chosen to lead the team after Rohit Sharma stepped down from the format following India’s T20 World Cup victory in June. His association with Gambhir dates back to their time together at Kolkata Knight Riders, where Gambhir was captain and Suryakumar served as vice-captain from 2014 to 2017.
Ravi Shastri Anticipates Fresh Perspectives from Gambhir as India's New Head Coach
Gambhir, who recently led the Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in the IPL 2024 as their mentor, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian team, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Shastri believes Gambhir’s recent success and contemporary outlook will be beneficial. “He’s contemporary, he just had a great season in the IPL. I think he’s the right age where he’s young, he’ll come with fresh ideas. He knows most of the players, especially in the white-ball format, having been part of teams in the IPL. So, I think it’s refreshing.”
Gautam Gambhir Begins Tenure as Indian Team Kicks Off Training in Pallekele
"Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Takes Charge!" read the caption from the BCCI.
I share very good relationship with him off the field: Gambhir Discusses Strong Off-Field Bond with Kohli
Speaking at his inaugural press conference as head coach, Gambhir described his dynamic with Kohli as "between two mature individuals," acknowledging its appeal for media ratings but emphasizing its private nature. He stated, "Good for the TRP, but my relationship is not public. What kind of relationship do I share with Virat Kohli, I think it is between two mature individuals."
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