Players won’t be able to pick and choose series under Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Both the new head coach and the chairman of selectors appeared entirely in sync as they made it clear that the days of cherry-picking series by citing workload management could be over. Gautam Gambhir‘s plain-speak and Ajit Agarkar‘s lucidity are going to make for a heady combo.They clarified certain difficult decisions, but in…

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‘I am taking over a very, very successful team’: Gautam Gambhir in his first press conference as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of Team India, held his inaugural press conference alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar, discussing his vision and recent strategic decisions for Indian cricket. Gambhir emphasized prioritizing the progression of Indian cricket over his personal agenda, while Agarkar clarified leadership choices and player selections, such as appointing…

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Ravindra Jadeja ‘rested’ for Sri Lanka series, not dropped: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not part of India’s squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka series, beginning a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir. This follows Jadeja, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma‘s retirement from T20 Internationals after India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas.Kohli and Sharma have been included in…

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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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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 vs Sri Lanka: Why Suryakumar Yadav got Gautam Gambhir’s vote of confidence | Cricket News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya relieved of vice-captaincy; Rohit, Virat in for ODI series in Sri LankaNEW DELHI: The national selectors have opted for stability as they announced Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and handing over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in both T20Is and ODIs for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka later this month. Hardik Pandya…

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Key Inclusions and Exclusions! Find out changes in India’s T20I squad for Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain of the Indian T20 team. The announcement was made on Thursday, confirming the 33-year-old’s leadership role for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.Suryakumar will be at the helm of a 15-player squad that is set to play three T20 international matches against the Sri Lankan…

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‘He tapped my shoulder and said…’: Axar Patel reveals what Rohit told after Klaasen assault in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel‘s knack of taking wickets and scoring crucial runs when chips were down for the team made him the most valuable player in India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign.Axar showcased his all-round abilities during the recent World Cup. He proved to be a valuable asset to the team with his bowling prowess,…

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