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Veteran Indian Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh To Retire After Paris Olympics

Celebrated India hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh on Monday announced that he will bid adieu to the game after the Paris Olympics, ending a career that spanned 18 years during which he was a pivotal figure in some historic moments for the side. The 36-year-old, a veteran of 328 International caps, including three Olympic Games, and multiple Commonwealth Games and World Cups, will be playing in his fourth Olympics in Paris beginning July 26. "As I prepare for my last dance in Paris, I look back with immense pride and forward with hope," Sreejesh said in a Hockey India press release.

Indian Men's Hockey Team Reaches Paris For Olympics 2024

The Indian men's hockey team reached Paris ahead of the Olympics 2024 on Saturday evening. The official X handle of Hockey India shared the news with the fans, marking the beginning of India's Olympic dreams and men's hockey's first gold medal since 1980. The Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya encouraged the fans to cheer for the team India as they look all set to kickstart another illustrious chapter of Indian hockey history.

"Are Those Guys Not Deserving?": Ajit Agarkar's No Nonsense Take On Sanju Samson's ODI Absence

Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar, who is the chairman of the BCCI selection committee, had to answer some tough questions in the press conference on Monday. Speaking to media with head coach Gautam Gambhir before the team's departure to Sri Lanka, Agarkar had more questions to answer about those snubbed by the selection committee than those selected. When asked about the absence of Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma, Agarkar gave a rather no-nonsense response, saying he can't fit everyone in a 15-man roster.

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 7 Big Revelations By India Head Coach And Chief Selector

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar addressed a joint press conference ahead of the team's departure to Sri Lanka for a white-ball series, featuring 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. During the press conference in Mumbai, Agarkar and Gambhir shared their views on some of the most talked-about topics in Indian cricket, including the non-selection of Hardik Pandya as T20I skipper, as Suryakumar Yadav was promoted to the leadership role. Gambhir and Agarkar also explained why Ravindra Jadeja was not picked for the ODI series, and Shubman Gill's future as a player and a leader in the three formats.

Gautam Gambhir Opens 2027 ODI WC Door For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma. But, Has One Condition

A lot of talk surrounding Gautam Gambhir's appointment as Team India's new head coach has been on the future of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the national setup. However, appearing in a press conference for the first time since his appointment, Gambhir has hinted that despite their age, Rohit (37) and Virat (35) are still in his plans. Gambhir even suggested that provided they retain their fitness, the duo could still be considered for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

In A First, India Women's Hockey Team Undergoes Training At Indian Naval Academy

Unarmed combat training, endurance runs and boat pulling were some of the elements of a first-ever "transformative training camp" that the national women's hockey team underwent recently at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), aimed at making the side mentally stronger, and more disciplined. The unique camp was held at the INA in Kannur, Kerala, from July 15 to 21. The women's hockey team is currently in a rebuilding phase after the heartbreak of failing to qualify for this month's Paris Olympics. "This transformative camp, conducted in the disciplined environment of the INA, aimed to enhance the team's skills and foster a spirit of unity and resilience," stated a press release from Hockey India.

Gautam Gambhir Sets 'Important' Task Regarding Jasprit Bumrah

Gautam Gambhir's much-awaited first press conference as the new India head coach took place on Monday where the former opening batsman laid down his vision for the side. Amongst the many topics he covered during the presser, he talked about the importance of workload management for the premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and called him a ‘rare bowler'. "I've said it before, workload management for someone like Jasprit (Bumrah) is important. He is one rare bowler that anyone would want. You want him to play important games. That's why the workload management for not just him but fast bowlers is important,” Gambhir said in the press conference.

New India coach Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit to play 2027 World Cup

India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir believes veteran batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can both continue playing until the 2027 World Cup if they remain fit but said on Monday that the decision was entirely up to them.

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Veteran Indian Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh To Retire After Paris Olympics

Indian Men's Hockey Team Reaches Paris For Olympics 2024

"Are Those Guys Not Deserving?": Ajit Agarkar's No Nonsense Take On Sanju Samson's ODI Absence

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 7 Big Revelations By India Head Coach And Chief Selector

Gautam Gambhir Opens 2027 ODI WC Door For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma. But, Has One Condition

In A First, India Women's Hockey Team Undergoes Training At Indian Naval Academy

Gautam Gambhir Sets 'Important' Task Regarding Jasprit Bumrah

New India coach Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit to play 2027 World Cup