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Whatever Kohli and Rohit Plan, It Will Be in the Best Interest of Indian Cricket: Gambhir
Indian players had given him send-off when Konstas took the wicket of Usman Khawaja on the last ball of play on day one. Australian head coach McDonald had said after day two that he had to check on Konstas' welfare after the intimidating episode.
Gambhir Stresses Honesty and Confidentiality in Dressing Room Debates
Gambhir dodged questions about whether out-of-form skipper Rohit Sharma will make it to the final XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia starting on Friday.
Gambhir: Will Assess Wicket and Finalize Rohit's Selection for Sydney Test Tomorrow
Rohit is finding the bat far from his left hand and his side is 2-1 down in the five-match series. The regular skipper was not part of India's win in Perth due to the birth of his second child and since returning to the team from the second Test onwards, he has made mere 31 runs at an average of just 6.20.
Gambhir on Leaked Dressing Room Chat: 'There Were Some Honest Words'
According to report, Indian side was suffering some disquiet and even turmoil in dressing room over ongoing series with India losing 184 runs at Boxing Day Test match at Melbourne in which the team head coach was believed to tell his team at the time to say "bahut ho gaya (enough)" against the 'totally unenviable dressing room environment.
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.
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