‘It’s really about…’: Sanjay Manjrekar slams hype around Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is set to embark on his maiden assignment as the head coach of the Indian cricket team with a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. His appointment has generated significant hype and expectations, fueled by his successful stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League…

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‘Passing on the baton with class and grace’: Rahul Dravid’s heartfelt message to new head coach Gautam Gambhir – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India‘s new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, starts his tenure with the tour of Sri Lanka, taking over from former coach Rahul Dravid after India’s successful stint in the ICC T20 World Cup last month. Dravid extended his best wishes and shared his experiences with Gambhir in an emotional audio message. The series…

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‘Players will be shaken up…’: Former Sri Lanka cricketer on impact of Gautam Gambhir as Team India’s head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka batter Russel Arnold has praised Gautam Gambhir‘s new role as Team India‘s head coach, following his appointment as Rahul Dravid‘s successor. Arnold believes Gambhir’s leadership will bring fresh energy to the team and prevent players from becoming complacent. Gambhir will make his debut as head coach in the upcoming white-ball…

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‘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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