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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 series against Sri Lanka, starting Saturday.Arnold commended Gambhir's managerial prowess and his knack for achieving results. In an interview to News 18, Arnold remarked, "So sometimes players, when we play, we are able to go out there and perform, but then it becomes a challenge to get a message across, and get others to perform, which Gautam Gambhir has shown that he can do. We definitely know it’s going to be a different style."Hig...
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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 distinctive fielding exercise designed by T Dilip, who continues to oversee the department amidst the introduction of new coaching personnel by Gautam Gambhir, the two players were seen engaging in friendly interaction.The camaraderie between Hardik and Surya remained unaffected by the change in leadership roles within the team.In a video posted by the BCCI on Friday, Suryakumar and Hardik were captured chuckling during the Indian team's training sess...
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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 team.Gambhir's first assignment as head coach will be a limited-overs series in Sri Lanka, which includes three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs. The opening match of the T20I series is scheduled to take place on Saturday, marking the beginning of Gambhir's tenure at the helm of the Indian team."I don't think his job is to coach the Indian team. His job is to help the Indian team," Patil told PTI Videos in an exclusive i...
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Gautam Gambhir era of Indian cricket enters competition mode with Sri Lanka T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

India's newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav are set to make their debut as a leadership duo against a struggling Sri Lankan side in a series of limited-overs matches, beginning with the first game of the three-match T20I series on Saturday in Pallekele.Gambhir, a two-time World Cup winner, takes over the coaching reins from the widely admired Rahul Dravid.The new coach faces a significant challenge, considering that under Dravid's guidance, the team reached the final in each of the ICC events -- World Test Championship, ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup -- in the respective recent editions.Known for his tenacity and intense approach, Gambhir's coaching style will present a fresh experience for the players, who will also need to adapt to the leadersh...
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Yuzvendra Chahal is a proven match winner but… – Former India spinner on Chahal’s omission from India squad | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India left-arm spinner Venkatapathy Raju attributes Yuzvendra Chahal's omission from India's white-ball squads for the Sri Lanka tour to his lack of match practice. Despite being India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 96 wickets in 80 matches since his debut in 2016, Chahal was not selected."He should be playing more matches, again and again.You should always believe in yourself. Chahal has been a brilliant bowler. But unfortunately, we look more into the all-rounders. That's why we had Jadeja, then we had Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. If Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja are part of the team, you can't keep them away from the eleven," said Raju in conversation with IANS.In the Indian squad that won the T20 World Cup, Chahal was the fourth spinner chosen, following Axar Patel, R...
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IND vs SL | I enjoy leadership, learnt a lot of things from different captains: Suryakumar Yadav

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, in Pallekele, Thursday, July 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Newly-appointed Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav says he has enjoyed being a leader on field despite not dawning the captain's hat, adding that he leant the tricks of the trade from different skippers over the years.Suryakumar was appointed as India's T20 captain last week ahead of Hardik Pandya after Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format.Suryakumar's first assignment will be the three-match T20 series against hosts Sri Lanka starting here on Saturday."I have always enjoyed being a leader on the field even though I was not the captain. I have always learnt a lot of things from different captains. It's a good feeling ...
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‘My father passed away when I was in second grade and…’: Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shed light on the profound impact his father's untimely demise had on his bond with his sister, Juhika Bumrah. The tragic event, which occurred when Bumrah was in second grade and his sister in fourth, brought them closer as a family unit, forging an unbreakable connection that has only strengthened over the years.'As I told you, my father passed away when I was in second grade and my sister in fourth grade. Then we became really close as a family because life suddenly changed. We had some financial issues as well. So my mother started working. We became very close as a family because we went through a lot of ups and downs. But since then, that bond has become stronger and stronger. And that has only grown over the years," Bumrah told Indi...
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IND vs SL: Mohammed Siraj Injured? India Pacer Receives Medical Attention During Practice

In a concerning update for fans, team India's frontline fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is reportedly facing an injury scare and may not participate in IND vs SL 1st T20I. According to RevSportz, the star pacer was seen receiving medical attention after being hit on his right leg with a ball during a practice session. Siraj is expected to lead India's young pace bowling attack in IND vs SL T20Is and ODIs in absence of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. However, if he is injured, it could alter the team's plans. Also on ABP Live | Paris Olympics 2024: India's Women's Archery Team Secure Place In Quarterfinals The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet provided an official update on whether Siraj is actually injured or if it is just a minor ni...
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Gambhir is clear in his intent and communication: Shubman Gill | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill, the young and talented Indian cricketer, expressed his admiration for the newly appointed head coach, Gautam Gambhir, during a press conference on Thursday. Gill, who has been named the vice-captain for both the T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka, commended Gambhir's clear and concise approach to the game.The young batsman believes that this quality will be invaluable as the team prepares for the upcoming challenges in Sri Lanka and beyond.Gill also shared his personal ambitions for the future, stating that he hopes to cement his place as a versatile player across all formats of the game."We are the world champions and we will look to play accordingly, and, hopefully, we will have more success under the new coaching staff. This is the first time I am working ...
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India vs Sri Lanka: Rishabh Pant or Sanju Samson, who will Gautam Gambhir choose for T20Is? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The difficult task of selecting between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson for the three-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka, which begins on Saturday, will fall to new Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir.Even though the majority of the team that won the T20 World Cup, with the exception of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are based in the island nation, it will be difficult to choose between Pant and Samson, two flamboyant wicketkeeper batters.Even worse, one cannot fit both of the powerful hitters into the available spots. Samson, despite being a member of the team, did not play in any of the games. Pant, on the other hand, finished third for India in the T20 World Cup with 171 runs, as per PTI.Lately, a bilateral series versus Sri Lanka has taken on a low-stakes...
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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 in 2021 and is optimistic about the batsman's ability to lead by example because of his cool head and collected nature."Surya has matured a lot from what I know of him from the earlier days, when I was at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), where he used to come as a young athlete, who was very aggressive and very upbeat. But now, if you see, he's much more mature. He's got a much more mellowed head on his shoulders, and he's an astut...
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Sri Lanka squad update: Asitha Fernando replaces injured Dushmantha Chameera for India series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pacer Asitha Fernando has been called up to the Sri Lanka squad to replace the injured Dushmantha Chameera for the upcoming home white-ball series against India starting on July 27. Chameera has been ruled out due to bronchitis and a respiratory infection.Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed this update on X (formerly Twitter): "Dushmantha Chameera is still recovering from a bronchitis and respiratory infection he contracted, and hence will not be part of the T20I series.Asitha Fernando joins the squad in place of Chameera. #SLvIND."Chief selector Upul Tharanga stated at a press conference that Chameera will miss both the T20I and ODI series against India. The 32-year-old pacer, who recently played for the Kandy Falcons in the Lanka Premier League 2024, is focusing on his recove...
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Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of series against India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Wednesday that fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera will not be participating in the upcoming white-ball series against India at home. Chameera has been sidelined due to bronchitis and respiratory infection, which he has not fully recovered from.In light of Chameera's absence, the cricket board has called up Asitha Fernando to replace him in the squad.Fernando, also a pacer, will step in to fill the void left by Chameera's unavailability."Dushmantha Chameera is still recovering from a bronchitis and respiratory infection he contracted, and hence will not be part of the T20I series," Sri Lanka Cricket tweeted."Asitha Fernando joins the squad in place of Chameera."Earlier today, Upul Tharanga, the chief selector of Sri Lanka, "confirmed" that Chameera ...
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‘Say it without fear’: Srikkanth rejects Agarkar’s explanation for Pandya’s captaincy snub | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth was displeased with the reasons given by India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar for not appointing Hardik Pandya as the T20I captain.According to Agarkar, the primary reason behind Pandya being overlooked for the captaincy role was the uncertainty surrounding his availability due to his history of injuries.Suryakumar Yadav was last week named Rohit Sharma's successor in the T20 format for India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which begins on Saturday.Srikkanth launched a verbal assault on Agarkar in response to the chief selector's justification for Pandya's snub."I think they have gone from the feedback of the dressing room. It must have probably been from the IPL. Fitness is something that I will not agree. He played the entire IPL....
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‘De do bhaiya bat’: Rinku Singh now after Suryakumar Yadav to give him a bat | Cricket News – Times of India

In a funny exchange on social media, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh entertained their fans, reminding of the viral video from the Indian Premier League earlier this year when Rinku was seen requesting Virat Kohli to give him a bat.The Indian team is currently on the tour of Sri Lanka, which is set to begin on July 27 with the first T20I.In an Instagram story that has gone viral, Surya posted an image of himself talking to Rinku. Below the image, he wrote: "Theek hai bat le lena".Taking the banter ahead, Rinku reposted the story and added: "De do bhaiya bat". Surya pipped Hardik Pandya to get the BCCI's nod for T20I captaincy.Having led India twice in the shortest format in the past, Surya will captain the side for a three-match T20I series in the island nation. Th...
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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 spats in the past, work together towards a common goal.Sharing his two cents on the matter, former India pacer Ashish Nehra, who has been Gambhir and Kohli's teammate in both domestic and international cricket, feels that things are different when you are trying to achieve something in unison, unlike when you are playing for different teams and trying to defeat each other. "It's not just Gambhir and Kohli, there are so many players who have had on-field spats in the past...
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Watch: The Surya-Hardik hug ensures ‘all is well’ after the T20I captaincy debate | Cricket News – Times of India

After the row around Mumbai Indians' captaincy, Hardik Pandya found himself in another battle for leadership when India's T20I captain was to be decided between him and Suryakumar Yadav. But this time the decision was not in Pandya's favour as the BCCI named Surya the T20I skipper while announcing the white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka. The development made fans wonders how it would affect the relationship between Surya and Pandya, but a warm hug just before flying to Sri Lanka ensured that all is well between the two. In a video shared by the BCCI before India's departure, Pandya could be seen shaking hands with Surya, who got up from the chair and hugged Pandya. WATCH VIDEOAt the team's pre-departure press conference, the BCCI chief selector and former India pacer Ajit Agarka...
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‘Switch off and … ‘: Rohit Sharma’s adorable post with wife Ritika ahead of Sri Lanka tour | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is currently enjoying time abroad with his family following the T20 World Cup felicitation event in Mumbai on July 4. There was speculation that he might skip the Sri Lanka tour and return only for the home season in September. However, he has confirmed his availability for the ODI series and is now part of the 15-man squad for the series against Sri Lanka.Rohit has retired from T20 Internationals after leading Team India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where they triumphed over South Africa in a thrilling final.Virat Kohli, who also retired from T20Is following India's T20 World Cup win, will join Rohit in the ODI series.On Sunday, Rohit shared a photo on Instagram with his wife Ritika and daughter Samaira, captioning it "Switch off & reset."With only ...
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‘Hard to understand why…’: Harbhajan Singh questions Yuzvendra Chahal, Abhishek Sharma’s snub for Sri Lanka tour | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Harbhajan Singh voiced his dissatisfaction over Team India's selection for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. India are scheduled to play three T20Is and as many ODIs.Selector's decision to exclude Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal from the respective white-ball squads did not sit well with the former India spinner. Harbhajan finds it challenging to comprehend the selectors' thought process in making these decisions."Hard to understand why @yuzi_chahal @IamAbhiSharma4 @IamSanjuSamson are not part of the Indian Team for Sri Lanka," Harbhajan posted on X.Abhishek cracked a blistering century in just his second international match for India during the recent series against Zimbabwe. However, he was not selected for the T20I matches against Sri Lanka.In contrast, Sa...
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‘All fame reaches God’: Suryakumar Yadav expresses heartfelt gratitude after being named India’s T20I captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his gratitude towards his fans and well-wishers for their immense support and affection. He acknowledged that taking on the mantle of captaincy comes with a great deal of responsibility, but it also fills him with excitement and enthusiasm."Thank you so much for outpouring love, support and best wishes from you.Last few weeks have been nothing short of a dream and I am truly grateful. Playing for the country is the most special feeling that I will never be able to describe in words. This new role brings with it, a lot of responsibility, excitement and enthusiasm. I hope to keep receiving your support and blessings. All fame reaches God, God is great," Surya posted on Instagram.Suryakumar has been named India's T20I captain a...
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After India captaincy snub, can Hardik Pandya retain MI’s top post next season? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya departed from the Caribbean, reveling in the triumph of leading India to their first ICC tournament victory in over a decade. Yet, within a span of just three weeks, his world has been turned on its head.The unforgiving nature of elite sport has become apparent to Pandya, as he faced a surprising decision regarding the captaincy of the Indian T20 team for the forthcoming Sri Lanka tour, all while grappling with personal challenges.The decision to overlook Pandya in favor of Suryakumar Yadav for the leadership role was a resounding and direct vote of 'no confidence' in his captaincy skills.According to PTI, this unexpected turn of events, one of the most striking twists in Indian cricket history, has left the dynamic all-rounder confronting yet another significan...
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Hardik Pandya was entitled to T20I captaincy, koi aisa galat kaam nahi kia: Mohammad Kaif | Cricket News – Times of India

Surykumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to T20I captaincy for India's tour of Sri Lanka, but former India batsman Mohammad Kaif believes the allrounder deserved to lead the Indian team in the shortest format.It is noteworthy that young batsman Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain in T20Is, replacing Hardik, who previously held this position during the successful 2024 T20 World Cup campaign.In an interview with IANS, Kaif shared his opinion that the selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, should have backed Hardik, considering his experience in leading the T20I team in the past."Hardik has captained the Gujarat Titans for two years and in their first year itself, they made it to the final... Hardik has experience captaining the T20I side. He was also the vice-captain at ...
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Players trust Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma, based on reports that the players trust him more than allrounder Hardik Pandya, who led the team in T20Is before getting injured last year.The decision was announced late on Thursday when the selectors revealed the squads for India's upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which commences on July 27.Suryakumar, aged 33, will lead a squad of 15 players announced for the three T20I matches to be held in Pallekele. However, he has not been selected for the subsequent series of three ODIs.Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, retired from T20 internationals following India's World Cup victory last month. He will continue to captain the ODI team, which...
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Harshit Rana puts Gauti bhaiya ‘above everyone else’ in gratitude after maiden India call-up | Cricket News – Times of India

Rookie Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana had the skills but lacked self-assurance until Gautam Gambhir stepped in and encouraged him to confront his apprehensions. At just 22 years old, Rana is thrilled to have been selected for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka next month."I believed in working hard but whenever I used to get hurt after being overlooked in age-group teams, I would sit in my room and start sobbing.My father (Pradeep) never ever gave up hope," Rana said while talking to PTI, after learning about his maiden India call-up.He expressed his elation by sharing an Instagram photo of himself hoisting his equally ecstatic father. However, when acknowledging those who have influenced him, Rana was unequivocal in placing "Gauti Bhaiyya above everyone else".The young crickete...
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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 side. The series is scheduled to commence on July 27, with the first match taking place in Pallekele.Suryakumar, a dynamic middle-order batsman who has been a consistent performer for India in the T20 format, has reportedly been selected as the top pick by the newly appointed coach Gautam Gambhir.Hardik Pandya, who served as Rohit Sharma's deputy during the T20 World Cup, initially emerged as a leading candidate for the position. However, his recurrent struggle...
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India get vice-captain replacement for Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting from July 27. This decision marks a significant leadership change, as Hardik Pandya, who was India's vice-captain during the recent T20 and ODI World Cups, has been replaced by the Gujarat Titans skipper.In the T20I squad, Gill will serve as the deputy to the newly appointed captain, Suryakumar Yadav, who has been entrusted with leading the team. Gill's appointment as vice-captain comes after his successful stint as the captain of the second-string Indian side that secured a 4-1 T20 series victory in Zimbabwe.For the ODI squad, where Suryakumar Yadav is not included, Gill will assume the role of vice-captain under the leadership of Ro...
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