‘Toh abhi kar lenge pura…’: Captain Suryakumar Yadav on amending Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s old ‘regret’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav was recently reminded of a statement by the new head coach Gautam Gambhir during a pre-match press conference ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Gambhir, recalling their time at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) a decade ago, expressed regret over not fully utilizing Suryakumar’s potential….

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Watch: Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya’s priceless connect over unique fielding drill | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya were spotted enjoying each other’s company during Team India’s training session in Kandy ahead of the first T20I match against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place on Saturday.There were no signs of animosity between both of them despite Hardik losing out India’s T20I captaincy to Surya. During a…

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‘I don’t think his job is to coach the Indian team’: Ex-chief selector talks about Gambhir’s main challenge | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sandeep Patil, a former player and ex-chief selector, shared his insights on Friday regarding Gautam Gambhir‘s primary responsibility as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team.Patil emphasized that Gambhir’s focus should be on effective man-management rather than coaching the players in their individual skills, given the abundance of talent within the…

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‘I cannot go to the team and tell…’: Jasprit Bumrah makes a blunt ‘above my pay grade’ remark on captaincy ambitions | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah candidly stated that asking to be made captain of the team is beyond his “pay grade.” He highlighted that bowlers can prove to be effective leaders as they possess smart and resilient attributes. This discussion comes amid the transition phase following Rohit Sharma‘s retirement from T20Is, where Suryakumar…

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‘To call senior players for ODI series is…’: Former India cricketer endorses ‘Gautam Gambhir era’ ahead of Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the Indian cricket team prepares for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, former left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has declared that a new era has commenced under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir. During an event hosted by Sony Sports Network, Ojha highlighted the importance of this change.“The Gautam era…

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‘You expect the captain to…’: Paras Mhambrey reveals how Suryakumar Yadav was first considered as T20I captain under Rahul Dravid | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been named the new captain of India’s T20I team, a decision that has sparked significant discussion following the announcement of squads for the first assignment under new head coach Gautam Gambhir. This change in leadership comes after cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is. The decision was…

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India vs Sri Lanka: Why Suryakumar Yadav is expected to take to captaincy like ‘fish to water’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With India gearing ready to embark on a new chapter in T20 cricket after winning the World Cup in June, much expectation surrounds Suryakumar Yadav‘s captaincy in the three-match series against Sri Lanka that starts this Saturday in Pallekele.R Sridhar, the former fielding coach for India, saw Suryakumar’s debut in Twenty20 international cricket…

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‘It’s not just Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, there are…’ – Ashish Nehra on Kohli, Gambhir back in same dressing room | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir took the question on his relationship with Virat Kohli head-on at the press conference before the team’s departure for the tour of Sri Lanka. While Gambhir said that the matter is not for “public” consumption, it remains to be seen how the two players, who have had multiple on-field…

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‘Amuses me that Hardik is termed an allrounder’: Former coach slams Hardik Pandya for skipping domestic cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India allrounder Hardik Pandya is currently navigating challenges in both his personal and professional life. Recently, Pandya announced his separation from wife Natasa Stankovic on social media. Additionally, in a surprising turn of events, Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, a role Pandya previously held.This…

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