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India Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: No Sarfaraz Khan And Star Spinner To be Ignored?

Team India will be back in action after 45 days as the Rohit Sharma-led side faces Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series, starting on Thursday in Chennai. This will be Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as head coach of the Indian team, having first taken charge during the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year. On the eve of the match, Gambhir gave a press conference where he hinted about the team's combination in the series opener.

Punjab Kings appoint Ponting as head coach ahead of 2025 IPL season

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed Punjab Kings' head coach on a four-year contract ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the team said on Wednesday.

Gautam Gambhir All But Confirms India's XI For 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Says "We Don't Drop..."

Ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday all but confirmed the team's playing for the game in Chennai. Gambhir also insisted that the opposition must learn to tackle spin-friendly conditions, even though the first Test in Chennai is set to be played on red soil track, which is known for creating conditions in favour of the fast bowlers. As far as India's playing XI is concerned, Gambhir gave away a few hints as to how the Rohit Sharma-led side might line-up against Bangladesh.

Asian Games Medallist Kiran Baliyan Fails Dope Test, Bajrang Punia Missing From Latest List Of Suspended Athletes

Asian Games bronze-winner shot-putter Kiran Baliyan has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for testing positive for a banned substance as a slew of athletes across sports figured in the latest list of dope offenders. Surprisingly, Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia's name is missing from the latest update though he figured in a previous list issued by the NADA recently. The NADA had, on June 23, suspended Punia for a second time, three weeks after its Anti-Disciplinary Doping panel (ADDP) had revoked his suspension on the grounds that he was not served a "notice of charge" by the national body.

Pakistan Players Hold China Flag During Asian Champions Trophy Final Against India. Internet Reacts

The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 came to an end on Tuesday with India winning a record-extending fifth title beating hosts China 1-0 in the final in Hulunbuir. A new-look Indian team stayed unbeaten throughout the tournament to take home the trophy. China, playing their first Asian Champions Trophy final, put up a great show but Jugraj Singh's lone goal in the fourth quarter sealed the deal for India in the title clash. Pakistan, on the other hand, beat Korea in the third-place playoff.

Ahead Of Test Series, Gautam Gambhir's Brilliant 'Pakistan Message' For Bangladesh

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke to reporters, donning his candid avatar like always. When the topic of Japsprit Bumrah came up, Gambhir expressed his delight at the appreciation a fast bowler is getting in India, as the country has traditionally worshiped batters more than bowlers. Bumrah has undoubtedly risen the ranks when it comes to Indian cricket's superstars when Ravichandran Ashwin recently named him as the team's 'Most Valuable Player' at present. Gambhir didn't hold back as the called the country a 'batting obsessed nation'. Gambhir, during the presser, also sent a message to Bangladesh, for their heroic 2-0 victory against Pakistan in the recently concluded Test series.

Ricky Ponting Pulls Big Surprise, Joins New IPL Franchise Ahead Of 2025 Season

Australian great Ricky Ponting was on Tuesday appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, replacing compatriot Trevor Bayliss in the under-performing IPL franchise. The former Australian captain has made the switch to Punjab Kings from Delhi Capitals, a team he was part of for seven years. "Ponting signed the contract yesterday and it is for four years. He will need that much time to build the squad. Ponting will take a call on the rest of the support staff," an IPL source told PTI.

"Can Take On Any Spin Unit": Gautam Gambhir On India's Batting Lineup

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday expressed confidence in his batting unit's capability to negate quality spin bowling, a challenge they are expected to face in the Test series against Bangladesh. India batters, including star batter Virat Kohli, struggled against Sri Lankan spinners in the ODI-leg of the recent away white-ball series, leading to a tinge of apprehension ahead of the Bangladesh rubber. "Our batting unit has so much quality that it can take on any spin unit. There is a lot of difference between ODIs and Tests. It's all about the mindset and working and strengthening your defence and once you have it, then you play around it," Gambhir told the media on the eve of the opening Test.

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India Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: No Sarfaraz Khan And Star Spinner To be Ignored?

Punjab Kings appoint Ponting as head coach ahead of 2025 IPL season

Gautam Gambhir All But Confirms India's XI For 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Says "We Don't Drop..."

Asian Games Medallist Kiran Baliyan Fails Dope Test, Bajrang Punia Missing From Latest List Of Suspended Athletes

Pakistan Players Hold China Flag During Asian Champions Trophy Final Against India. Internet Reacts

Ahead Of Test Series, Gautam Gambhir's Brilliant 'Pakistan Message' For Bangladesh

Ricky Ponting Pulls Big Surprise, Joins New IPL Franchise Ahead Of 2025 Season

"Can Take On Any Spin Unit": Gautam Gambhir On India's Batting Lineup