India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his support behind the ICC’s proposed trial of using a pink ball in traditional Test matches when poor light threatens to interrupt play. The move, which was approved at the ICC’s recent board meeting, is aimed at reducing lost playing time and increasing the chances of achieving a […]

India’s quest for a maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title has become increasingly challenging, but head coach Gautam Gambhir remains confident that his team has the quality and determination to stay in the race for the final. After finishing as runners-up in two of the first three WTC cycles, India entered the current edition with […]

India may have one of the most explosive wicketkeeper-batters in world cricket in Rishabh Pant, but head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that talent alone is not enough at the highest level. Ahead of India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, Gambhir stressed that Pant must continue to play his natural game […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his support behind B Sai Sudharsan, insisting the talented left-hander deserves a longer run in the Test side as India prepare for their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Nearly a year after making his Test debut, Sai Sudharsan is still searching for consistency at the international level. The […]

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has shed light on an important conversation between head coach Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant following the wicketkeeper-batter’s removal as vice-captain ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan. According to ten Doeschate, Gambhir personally spoke to Pant about leadership responsibilities and the importance of adapting his natural game to […]

India’s search for a new T20I captain is gathering pace, and reports suggest head coach Gautam Gambhir has a clear preference for the role. According to PTI, Gambhir is keen on seeing Sanju Samson lead the national side in the shortest format. However, the BCCI selection committee reportedly remains unconvinced about both Samson and Ishan […]

Shreyas Iyer has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to become India’s next full-time T20I captain, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar believed to have identified the Mumbai batter as a long-term leadership option for the shortest format. According to a report in the *Times of India*, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is […]

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has offered a balanced perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding “superstar culture” in Indian cricket, subtly disagreeing with current India coach Gautam Gambhir’s push to move away from individual-centric recognition in the sport. Gambhir has repeatedly stressed that Indian cricket should prioritise collective success over the celebration of star […]

Former India pacer Munaf Patel has come out strongly in support of head coach Gautam Gambhir, highlighting the challenges of managing a high-profile dressing room and the importance of having a firm, honest leader at the helm of the national side. Coaching the Indian men’s cricket team is widely regarded as one of the toughest jobs […]

Indian cricket came together in mourning on Sunday as tributes poured in for legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at 92. Her voice, which defined generations of music lovers, also held a special place in cricket dressing rooms, where her songs often formed the backdrop to team bonding and quiet moments before big […]