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BGT 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir to miss tour game due to personal reasons
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, Gambhir has gone back to India for personal reasons but might return before the day-night Test in Adelaide on December 6. The tour game in Canberra, although played during the day, will use the pink Kookaburra ball.
Paine Raises Concern Over Coach Gambhir’s Ability to Stay Calm Under Pressure for India
Ponting had said he was concerned about Virat Kohli's form – of scoring two Test hundreds in the last five years. But Gambhir shot back in the pre-departure press conference, saying, 'What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket? He should be talking about Australia'. It led to Ponting saying Gambhir is a prickly customer.
Ponting Responds After Kohli's Comment Provokes Furious Reaction from Gambhir
During the episode of the ICC Review last week, Ponting had shown worries over Kohli's form, saying, "I saw a stat the other day about Virat, it said he's only scored two (three) Test hundreds in the last five years. That didn't seem right to me, but if that is right, then that is, I mean, that's a concern".
Bumrah to Lead India if Rohit is Unavailable for Perth Test, Says Gambhir
Rohit is not sure about his availability for the first Test against Australia due to personal reasons. Bumrah was among the likely contenders to lead India in the marquee series opener.
Manjrekar Criticizes Gambhir’s Press Interaction Style: ‘Lacks the Right Demeanor and Words’
Speaking to X (formerly Twitter), Manjrekar responded this way after Gambhir's press conference in Mumbai where the head coach covered all the topics, right from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form to their home whitewash against New Zealand earlier this month. It isn't surprising that it's Gambhir's candid and blunt response that brings out Manjrekar's reaction.
‘Doesn’t Affect My Life’: Gambhir Shrugs Off Criticism After New Zealand Whitewash
Gambhir received criticism after the team had suffered its first home Test series defeat since 2012 and the first 3-0 whitewash at home in the 21st century. Ahead of the five-match Test series against Australia, Gambhir said that the team was outplayed by New Zealand and did not play to its best at a pre-departure press conference. He still seems to be optimistic that the series result will not affect India's approach for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Gambhir Criticizes Ponting's Comment on Virat's Form: 'He Should Focus on Australia'
Their much-awaited three-match home series against New Zealand was seen in glimpses of little of their usual best. Rohit could score only 91 runs in six innings, while Kohli managed 93 runs with 70 of those coming in the second innings of the first Test in Bengaluru.
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