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"Rahul Dravid Slept In Economy Section": Details Of Barbados-Delhi T20 WC Flight Out

It's been a month since India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 title, beating South Africa in the final. The result helped Indians ease the pain caused by repeated failures in ICC events over more than a decade. After India won the title, their return home was delayed by a few days due to a hurricane in Barbados. When India finally boarded a flight, it became one of the most tracked in history. The 16-hour-long flight, however, didn't just have members of the Indian team but also some journalists were stuck in the island nation.

As Gautam Gambhir Begins India Coach Job, Sanjay Manjrekar's Blunt Reminder Of His Role

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar triggered a debate on social media with his strange remarks about the coaches of the Indian team. Just as Gautam Gambhir prepares to begin his stint as the head coach of the Indian men's national team, Manjrekar suggested that there's no 'direct correlation' between coaches and the team winning the World Cup. Manjrekar, instead, suggested that it's all about Indian cricket and the way it is functioning that suggests how successful a team is or isn't.

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Surprise Message Makes Gautam Gambhir Emotional Ahead Of 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka

As Gautam Gambhir begins his journey as Team India's new head coach, a surprise message awaited him ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka. In a video shared by the BCCI, Gambhir received a message from his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, who shared his learnings, lessons, and expectations from the man who stepped into his shoes. In an emotional message, Dravid welcomed Gambhir to the 'most exciting job in the world', while also recalling the emphatic fashion in which he ended his stint as the head coach of the Indian team by winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title.

"Fitness An Excuse": Ex-Pakistan Captain Slams BCCI Over Hardik Pandya Captaincy Snub

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was denied the leadership role as Team India made a shock captaincy pick in Suryakumar Yadav for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Hardik's snub and Suryakumar's elevation as captain has sparked a big debate in the cricketing fraternity. Over the past couple of years, Hardik led India in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, and was also assigned the vice-captaincy for the recently concluded T20 World Cup, which India won after beating South Africa in the final in Barbados.

"De Do Bhaiya Bat": After Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh's Funny Request To Suryakumar Yadav Goes Viral

Rinku Singh has once again caught limelight for asking a bat from his fellow teammate. He earlier asked Virat Kohli for the latter's bat during India Premier League 2024. The request of the southpaw was later fulfilled. He has now asked Suryakumar Yadav for a bat. Putting a picture of his with Rinku, the T20I skipper of India put an Instagram story with the caption, "Theek hai bat le lena (Okay, take the bat). Resharing the story through his profile, Rinku wrote, "De do bhaiya bat (Give me the bat, brother)."

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's First Press Conference Live Streaming and Live Telecast: When and Where To Watch?

The Indian cricket team's upcoming tour to Sri Lanka will be the first assignment for newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has replaced Rahul Dravid in the role. Days after the end of Dravid's tenure, the BCCI announced Gambhir as his successor. Later, the board also announced the India squads for the three T20Is and as many ODIs that the team is set to play in Sri Lanka, starting July 27. Ahead of the team's departure, Gambhir will be addressing a press conference, which will be his first after taking the new role.

Rishabh Pant Among 3 Players DC Keen To Retain, RCB To Bid For LSG Captain KL Rahul: Report

Contrary to speculations throughout Saturday that Rishabh Pant could be moving out of Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, sources have told IANS firmly that the wicketkeeper-batter will remain with the franchise. Since Saturday morning, various sections of the media have claimed that Pant, also DC's captain, is potentially leaving the franchise. They have also linked him to a move to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the team of the legendary M.S Dhoni, whose big brother-like relationship and camaraderie with Pant is no secret to the cricketing world.

"Have Left An Indelible Mark": India Star's Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

India pacer Arshdeep Singh feels that the legacy left behind by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I retirements will be remembered for generations. The duo ended their shortest format career with a T20 World Cup title win against South Africa in Barbados last month. Arshdeep, who was part of the T20 World Cup-winning team, said their contributions in the batting department have always been an inspiration for cricketers across the world. Arshdeep is among the players who made their white-ball debut under Rohit's captaincy and played all their international cricket under his leadership.

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"Rahul Dravid Slept In Economy Section": Details Of Barbados-Delhi T20 WC Flight Out

As Gautam Gambhir Begins India Coach Job, Sanjay Manjrekar's Blunt Reminder Of His Role

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Surprise Message Makes Gautam Gambhir Emotional Ahead Of 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka

"Fitness An Excuse": Ex-Pakistan Captain Slams BCCI Over Hardik Pandya Captaincy Snub

"De Do Bhaiya Bat": After Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh's Funny Request To Suryakumar Yadav Goes Viral

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's First Press Conference Live Streaming and Live Telecast: When and Where To Watch?

Rishabh Pant Among 3 Players DC Keen To Retain, RCB To Bid For LSG Captain KL Rahul: Report

"Have Left An Indelible Mark": India Star's Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli