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‘Let’s come together and…’: Rishabh Pant wishes Team India ahead of Paris Olympics. Watch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's star wicketkeeper-batter and T20 World Cup champion Rishabh Pant has extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Indian contingent, comprising 117 athletes, will be aiming for their best-ever medal haul at the Summer Games, which will commence on July 26.Ahead of the prestigious event, Pant shared a video message on his social media platform, expressing his support for the athletes and captioning it, "May the tricolour fly high at Paris.Wishing our Indian Olympic athletes all the best for Paris 2024." In the video, he urged the nation to unite and support the Indian Olympic athletes, acknowledging their tireless efforts and dedication to making the country proud on the global stage.Watch:India achieved its best-ever medal tal...
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‘Jay Shah jo bolenge wahi…’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer slams India’s reported refusal to play Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has expressed strong opinions regarding India's reported reluctance to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Ali criticized several international cricket boards for aligning with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)."5-6 boards jo haina dum hilate huye woh baat karenge jo Jay Shah bolenge (Those 5-6 boards just follow whatever Jay Shah says).If he says the Champions Trophy will be in Pakistan, they’ll agree. If he says it’ll be a hybrid model, they’ll go with that too. It’s because when their players play in the IPL, BCCI pays their boards a huge amount whether it’s the English board, New Zealand board, West Indies board, or Australian board," Ali stated.Ali also comme...
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I have a fabulous relationship with Jay Shah: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Before departing for Sri Lanka, head coach of Team India, Gautam Gambhir, discussed his relationship with Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, at a news conference."I have a fabulous relationship with him. Jay Shah and I go a long way back. All these speculations about different things are given on different pages.I think we can do a better job by clarifying those things rather than putting it in the press. We go a long way back. So far, it's been a great relationship. Hopefully, it continues that way," Gambhir said in the press conference.The former left-hand hitter went on to say that the team's success comes before his own."The betterment of Indian cricket is more important. Gambhir is not important. All of us have hearts in the right pl...
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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 Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and resting Ravindra Jadeja for the Sri Lanka series.Gambhir underscored his commitment to Indian cricket, stressing the importance of the team's success over personal gains. He acknowledged the accomplishments of his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, and highlighted his intent to continue the team's legacy of achieving significant milestones."I am taking over a very, ve...
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BCCI Announces Monetary Support For Indian Athletes Participating In Paris 2024 Olympics

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced monetary support for Indian athletes participating in Paris 2024 Olympics. The announcement comes days before the start of the quadrennial event which is scheduled to get underway on July 24 (Wednesday). Taking to social media, the BCCI Secretary Jay Shah wrote: "I am proud to announce that the @BCCI will be supporting our incredible athletes representing #India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. We are providing INR 8.5 Crores to the IOA for the campaign." READ HERE | Paris Olympics 2024: Famous French Cuisine You Can't Miss "To our entire contingent, we wish you the very best. Make India proud! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 @Media_SAI || @WeAreTeamIndia || @Olympics || #Paris2024Olympics," he added. Take a look at...
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Champions Trophy budget on ICC’s agenda at annual conference amid allegations of T20 World Cup overspend for matches in New York | Cricket News – Times of India

Two top International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have recently resigned allegedly because of overspend in putting together the pop-up stadium in New York, which hosted T20 World Cup matches last month; and the ICC Annual Conference starting in Colombo on Friday could be clouded by that development as the apex body meets to discuss the budget for the ICC Champions Trophy to be hosted by Pakistan next year. The Champions Trophy is making a return to the ICC calendar after a gap of eight years and the budget for the same will be up for approval at the conference. The tournament is scheduled to be held from February 19 to March 9.According to a Cricbuzz report, "Ankur Khanna, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the ICC, spent three days in Lahore in June working on the budget with Jav...
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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 was relieved of vice-captaincy in both formats.The selectors have also convinced Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who recently announced their retirements from T20I cricket, to travel to Sri Lanka for the three ODIs.The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has been firm on its stand of having a stable leadership for the white-ball teams. It was reported on Jul 17 that Agarkar and new head coach Gautam Gambhir had conveyed their thoughts to Hardik who w...
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Hardik Pandya vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who is the better-performing player as T20I captain – a look at the numbers | Cricket News – Times of India

The raging debate over who between Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav should lead India in T20Is has left the Indian cricket corridors abuzz with speculations, as the BCCI and the team's new head coach Gautam Gambhir get ready to announce the white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka.While there have been reports of Gambhir in favour of Surya to lead in T20Is and BCCI secretary Jay Shah backing Hardik, let's take a moment to look at how the two players have fared as players while leading in T20I internationals and also overall while wearing the India jersey in the shortest format.Here's a look at the numbers in depth: HARDIK PANDYAT2oI Debut: vs Australia on January 16, 2016, in Adelaide BATTING MatchesInningsNot OutRunsHighestAverage50sStrike Rate6sOverall1007721149271*26.644140.8878...
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Are Gautam Gambhir and Jay Shah divided over India’s T20I captaincy? Squad announcement likely today | Cricket News – Times of India

The decision around who will be India's next T20I captain is the hottest topic on cricket's discussion boards across platforms and possibly the reason behind the delay in announcement of the white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka beginning July 27.As per various reports, the BCCI was scheduled to announce the squads on Wednesday but because there was no consensus yet on whether Hardik Pandya or Suryakumar Yadav will led the team in T20Is, the announcement was delayed for another day and will reportedly happen on Thursday. LIVE UPDATES: Announcement of India's squad for SL tourRohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20Is after India won the T20 World Cup under his captaincy last month. That left the BCCI to decide whether to bring Hardik back as skipper in the shortest format or...
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ICC AGM: Will Jay Shah take over as chairman or Barclay will continue till 2025? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The upcoming ICC Annual Conference in Colombo, starting on Friday, will be a significant event for the cricketing world. All eyes will be on BCCI secretary Jay Shah, as there might be serious discussions about when he will take over from New Zealander Greg Barclay as the chairman of the global body.One of the major topics expected to dominate the conference is the financial losses incurred by the ICC for hosting T20 World Cup games in the United States of America. Reports suggest that the losses amount to more than USD 20 million. While the nine-point agenda of the AGM does not explicitly include the financial details, it will be discussed as a "post-event report," which is a standard operating procedure.The appointment of ICC's new external auditor is also on the agenda, alo...
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BCCI provides Rs 1 cr financial assistance to Anshuman Gaekwad in his battle with cancer | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken swift action to support former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. BCCI secretary Jay Shah has directed the Apex Council to immediately release a sum of Rs 1 crore to provide financial assistance to the veteran player.In addition to the financial support, Shah has personally reached out to Gaekwad's family to assess the situation and offer any necessary assistance. The BCCI has assured that they will closely monitor Gaekwad's progress throughout his treatment and remain optimistic about his ability to overcome this challenging phase. The cricket board has expressed its unwavering support for the former player and his family during this difficult time.Former India captai...
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India speedster feels Gautam Gambhir will be a ‘team coach’, says during IPL he would speak less but… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pacer Avesh Khan on Friday appreciated the determined coaching style of Gautam Gambhir, focussed on winning and extracting the best from his players.Gambhir, recently appointed as Team India's head coach, will begin his tenure with a white-ball series against Sri Lanka starting July 26.Avesh, who has worked under Gambhir's mentorship at Lucknow Super Giants in IPL, shared insights into Gambhir's coaching approach ahead of India's fourth T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare.“Whatever I have learned from him, it is about the mindset that you should always look to get the better of your opponent and give your 100 per cent,” Avesh said in the press conference ahead of India's fourth T20I in Harare on Saturday against Zimbabwe.“In team meetings, as well as one-on-ones, he would speak l...
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IPL helped ‘moderate to average’ England Test players get rich: Geoffrey Boycott | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Unable to defend their title at the recently concluded T20 World Cup in the Americas, the England team on Wednesday received flak from former cricketer Geoffrey Boycott, who feels that if players think results don't matter they might well 'join a circus'. England exited the T20 World Cup after suffered defeat against India in the semis. And earlier this year, India also hammered England 4-1 in Test series at home. In his column for The Telegraph, Boycott wrote England cricket lovers want a 'winning team' that plays positive cricket. "All we have had over the last few months is the Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean, where England performed poorly, the Indian Premier League, which helped a few of our moderate to average Test players get rich, and before that a miserable 4-1 T...
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Gautam Gambhir is yet to ink salary deal, first big ‘Test’ would be ‘Down Under’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir's primary focus at the moment is assembling a support staff that aligns with his vision, as he prepares to tackle the immense challenges that lie ahead during his three-year tenure as India's head coach. The financial details surrounding his appointment are yet to be finalized, but Gambhir considers that to be the "last of his concerns" at this juncture.On Tuesday, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah officially announced Gautam Gambhir's appointment, a move that had been anticipated for some time.However, it has been learned that his salary is yet to be finalized, though it is expected to be in the same range as his predecessors Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri."For Gautam, it was important that he took charge and salary and other stuff can be worked out as it's not going any...
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‘Because he deserves to lead…’: Wife Natasha Jain reacts to Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India’s head coach – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former opening batter Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. The announcement came on Tuesday, with Gambhir set to take charge from the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka later this month.Gambhir, who mentored Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title, will replace Rahul Dravid, who ended his tenure with the triumphant campaign at the T20 World Cup. In response to this news, Gambhir's wife Natasha Jain expressed her pride and support for her husband through Instagram stories. She shared her excitement by writing, "Because he deserves to lead...," showcasing her confidence in Gambhir's capabilities to guide the national team.While Gambhir has not officially coached a professional cricket team, his successful stint as a mentor in the...
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Team India set for Gambhir makeover? Gautam appointed new head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

After a month of speculation, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday finally announced, as expected, Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India across formats.Known to be a headstrong and outspoken character right from his playing days, the gutsy Gambhir takes over the coaching reins from the more reticent Rahul Dravid, who ended his tenure with the T20 World Cup win last month.Gambhir, a former BJP MP from 2019 to '24, opted out of active politics before the Lok Sabha elections this year. He subsequently mentored his former IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders all the way to the title, a campaign which significantly boosted his chances of replacing Dravid. In the preceding two years, Gambhir had mentored Lucknow Super Giants into the IPL playoffs.Gambhir era begins in Indian cric...
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Internet goes berserk after Gautam Gambhir’s announcement as Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, succeeding former teammate Rahul Dravid.This announcement was made on Tuesday by Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), underlining Gambhir's task to build on India's recent T20 World Cup success.At 42 years old, Gambhir takes the helm following Dravid's tenure, which culminated in a T20 World Cup victory in Barbados last month.Gambhir, who debuted in one-day internationals (ODI) for India in 2003, has accumulated over 10,000 international runs across a 13-year-long career.Notably, the lefty was instrumental in India's ODI World Cup victory in 2011 and has also led the Kolkata Knight Riders to two Indian Premier League (IPL) titles in 2012 and 2014.Shah ex...
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Gautam Gambhir’s First Reaction After Being Named India Head Coach Breaks The Internet

Gautam Gambhir's First Reaction After Being Appointed India Head Coach: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) formally announced Gautam Gambhir's appointment as the new India head coach on Tuesday (July 9). While media reports had already confirmed that Gambhir was set to replace Rahul Dravid whose three-year stint as the India head coach concluded with the T20 World Cup on June 29, the official announcement from the Board hadn't come. Soon after the official confirmation, Gambhir's first reaction on becoming Team India head coach broke the internet. READ HERE | Kevin Pietersen's Sporting Response To Gambhir's 'Worse Than Any Leader' Criticism Goes Viral "India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I...
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‘I’m honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat’: Gautam Gambhir after being appointed Team India’s head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir conveyed his delight upon being named the head coach of the Indian cricket team. He emphasized that having the opportunity to serve his nation has been the most significant honour he has ever experienced throughout his life.The 42-year-old Gambhir takes over from batting great Rahul Dravid, who finished his stint with the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last month."India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I'm honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians and I will do everything in my power to make these dreams come true!" Gambhir tweeted."It is with immens...
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Gautam Gambhir Appointed As India’s New Head Coach

Gautam Gambhir Appointed India's New Head Coach: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed Gautam Gambhir's appointment as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Gambhir joins the Indian men's cricket team replacing Rahul Dravid whose three-year tenure with Team India finished after the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados where India emerged victorious and ended their 11-year drought of a world title. "It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I...
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Gautam Gambhir appointed Team India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former opener Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as Team India head coach, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday.Shah took to social media platform X to make the announcement."It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close.Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward. His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly to take on this exciting and most sought-after coaching role. The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey," Shah posted. var _m...
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‘The Indian dressing room today is…’: BCCI secretary Jay Shah extends gratitude to Rahul Dravid | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid's tenure as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team has come to an end. BCCI secretary Jay Shah has expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation for Dravid's contributions.In a post on the social media platform 'X', Shah penned a farewell message for the T20 World Cup-winning head coach."I express my sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr Rahul Dravid whose highly successful tenure as the Head Coach draws to a close.Under his guidance, #TeamIndia emerged as a dominant force across formats, including being crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions!" he wrote, acknowledging Dravid's highly successful tenure, during which the Indian team emerged as a dominant force across formats, including being crowned the ICC Men's T20 World Cup champions."His strategic a...
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Rohit Sharma updates profile picture with tricolour flag installation moment in Barbados | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's act of installing the Indian tricolour flag on the field in Barbados became an iconic moment following India's thrilling seven-run triumph over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. This gesture by the Indian skipper captured the essence of the team's historic achievement.As a tribute to this momentous occasion, Rohit decided to make the image of him installing the national flag at the Kensington Oval his profile picture on his X (formerly Twitter) account.The photograph encapsulates the pride and joy felt by the entire nation as India clinched the prestigious title.The 37-year-old Rohit has decided to bid farewell to T20 cricket following his remarkable achievement of becoming the third Indian skipper to secure a global title, joining the ranks of the iconi...
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Expecting India to win both CT and WTC final under Rohit’s captaincy: BCCI Secretary Shah

BCCI President Roger Binny, Secretary Jay Shah and Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma during celebrations upon the team’s arrival at New Delhi airport, on July 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma will continue to lead India in the ODI and Test formats BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on July 7, exuding confidence that the country will win next year's Champions Trophy and World Test Championship under his captaincy. The 37-year-old Rohit, who became the third Indian captain after legendary Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to win a global trophy, has announced his retirement from the T20 format. "The next stage is the WTC final and the Champions Trophy. I have full faith in Rohit Sharma's captaincy, that we will be the champions in both these tourn...
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Rohit Sharma to continue to lead India in WTC Final and Champions Trophy, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After leading India to a coveted 2024 T20 World Cup title win, Rohit Sharma will continue to lead India in the ICC World Test Championships and the ICC Champions Trophy, as the BCCI secretary Jay Shah hoped that he will lead India to the final in both the events and hopefully lift the trophies as well. India ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought with a seven-run victory over South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 29.In a video message shared on Sunday, Shah confirmed Rohit as the captain for the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle and the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for 2025."I am confident that under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, we will win the WTC final and the Champions Trophy," Shah said."I want to congratulate Team India for...
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BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirms Rohit Sharma will lead India in Champions Trophy and WTC in 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday confirmed that Rohit Sharma, who recently from T20Is after leading Team India to the T20 World Cup title in the USA & West Indies, will captain India in two major assignments next year-the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February, and then the World Test Championship, where he hoped that India will win the final, scheduled to be played in Lord's in London in June. "I am confident that under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, we will win the WTC Final and Champions Trophy," Shah said, while congratulating the Indian team on winning the ICC T20 World Cup in a video uploaded by ANI on 'X'.Rohit will turn 38 in April next year.In the video, Shah has said, "I want to congratulate Team India for this historic win. I want to dedicate this triumph to sk...
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