Rahul Dravid "Very Regimented, Gautam Gambhir Is...": R Ashwin Decodes Stark Difference

24.09.2024 - 01:53 sports.ndtv.com

Gautam Gambhir just tasted his first success in Tests as Indian cricket team coach. After Rahul Dravid guided the team to 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, the onus is now on Gambhir to take the team forward.

After the Sri Lanka limited overs tour, the Indian cricket team has now started a long Test season. After the ongoing Bangladesh Test series, India will play New Zealand and Australia.

Ravichandran Ashwin will be a crucial cog in India's wheel in that journey. Before that, Ashwin described how Gambhir and Dravid are different as coaches. "I think he is very relaxed.

There is nothing at all. In the morning, in the huddle. 'Are you coming?' Like that. Rahul Bhai is like, we will come. As soon as we come, the bottles should be in a place.

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Former Indian cricket team captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar is facing the ire of social media users after a rather strong opinion on the aggressive approach of the Indian cricket team in the second Test against Bangladesh. In that match the Rohit Sharma-led India batted aggressively, sometimes going over 8 runs per over, and extracted a result out of teh game even though over two days were lost due to rain. After the match, the term 'Gamball' went viral, referring to Gambhir's approach as new India coach. It was a derivative of the word 'Bazball' referring to England's changed approach under coach Brendon 'Baz' McCullum.

"Gautam Gambhir Asked Me Not To...": India's 156.7kmph Star Mayank Yadav Reveals Coach's Big Message

One of the fastest pacers in the world, Mayank Yadav had a positive international debut, picking up a solitary wicket as India defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the opening T20I of the 3-match series on Sunday. Mayank, who falls in the category of express pacers, impressed everyone in his debut outing, not just with the pace he bowls with but also his variations. After the end of the series opener, Mayank revealed an important message coach Gautam Gambhir sent him ahead of his maiden international outing.

"From The Outside...": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Receive Mammoth 'Mentality' Praise

Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal was all praise for India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir for the mentality shown by their side during the second Test match in Kanpur. The first three days of the match was impacted by rain and wet outfield but India came out swinging on Day 4 and their aggressive batting show paved the way for victory. India broke the record for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 in Tests and on Tuesday, they bowled out Bangladesh for the second time in the match. Tamim praised the approach and grit shown by the Indian cricket team before adding that such a tactic is only possible if there if full support from the coach and the captain.

Gautam Gambhir Is "Khadoos...": Rohit Sharma's Mega Comment, Namedrops Rahul Dravid

The Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid captain-coach combination brought home the T20 World Cup 2024. Now Indian cricket is seeing the Gautam Gambhir-Rohit era. The players were part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning team and now they will be expected to guide the Indian cricket team forward as it chases more milestones. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma recently opened up on Jio Cinema about Gautam Gambhir - the new Indian cricket team coach.

"Let India Have A Bad Game...": Bangladesh Cricketer's Bold Remark On Gautam Gambhir's 'Real Character'

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach of the Indian team thus far. Gambhir took over the reigns in July this year, replacing T20 World Cup-winning head coach Rahul Dravid. The former India opener took charge with a big reputation, having mastermined Kolkata Knight Riders' Indian Premier League triumph earlier this year. In his first Test incharge of the team, India hammered Bangladesh by 280 runs in Chennai last week. However, Tamim feels its too early to judge Gambhir.

Gautam Gambhir's First Reaction To Maiden Test Win As Indian Cricket Team Head Coach

The Indian cricket team completely outplayed Bangladesh to register a mammoth 280-run victory in the first Test match in Chennai on Sunday. Chasing a target of 515, Bangladesh never looked in the hunt as they were bowled out for 234. Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the Indian bowlers as he took 6 wickets for 88 runs. It was also a special win for head coach Gautam Gambhir as it was his maiden Test victory in charge. Gambhir took to social media to post a special message for the team following the win as he wrote - "A fantastic start! Well done boys!".