‘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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‘SKY Takes Guard’: Suryakumar Yadav embraces leadership role as India’s new T20I captain – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India’s new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his enthusiasm for leadership ahead of his first series as captain against Sri Lanka. Suryakumar, who took over from retired skipper Rohit Sharma, has always enjoyed being a leader and has gathered insights from various captains over his career.Suryakumar remains optimistic and ready to take…

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Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate set to join Team India as assistant coaches: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Abhishek Nayar and former Dutch international Ryan ten Doeschate are set to join the Indian cricket team as assistant coaches during their tour of Sri Lanka, though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet officially confirmed the appointment of new head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s support…

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‘Is that right?’: Former India cricketer on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s omission from squads for Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed surprise over Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s non-selection in India’s squads for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Gaikwad wasn’t chosen for either T20Is or ODIs. Chopra also questioned the selectors for not including Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja in the entire tour lineup. India will face Sri Lanka…

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‘Jo naseeb mai hai uske aage…’: Mohammed Shami aspires for World Cup glory after teammates’ T20 World Cup triumph | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has expressed his desire to win the World Cup, drawing inspiration from witnessing his teammates’ recent T20 World Cup victory. The Indian team ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup final. Shami commended the team’s patience and resilience…

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Ravindra Jadeja’s absence from Sri Lanka tour sparks speculation about the all-rounder’s ODI future | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Among the notable absentees from India’s squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been crucial to India’s ODI setup for the last decade. Following his recent retirement from T20Is, the new management under head coach Gautam Gambhir is seeking future replacements for the spin all-rounder position…

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India squad for Sri Lanka tour: ‘Riyan Parag’s inclusion, Shubman Gill as vice-captain’ – Former cricketer highlights key takeaways | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on the recent squad selection for India’s upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Chopra focused on notable selections, including the inclusion of Riyan Parag despite his lackluster performance in the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, and the appointment of Shubman Gill as the vice-captain…

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‘Easily one of the best players’: Brian Lara rates this batter as more talented than him and Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara reveals that he believes his former teammate Carl Hooper possessed more talent as a batter than both himself and Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Lara elaborates on Hooper’s exceptional skills, particularly highlighting his impressive performance as a captain and his critical role in significant matches.“Carl was easily…

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BCCI unsure about appointing Hardik Pandya as permanent T20I captain, mulls this cricketer as an option: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selection committee members are currently divided over appointing Hardik Pandya as the permanent T20I captain due to concerns about his fitness. Despite Pandya’s key role in ending India’s ICC jinx in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, his history of serious injuries…

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